Correct option is B
Logic: 83, 79, 74, 68, 61, 53, ?
In the given pattern each number is reducing by 4, 5 , 6, 7, 8, …. respectively
So, next number will be
83 – 79 = 4
79 -74 = 5
74 – 68 = 6
68 – 61 = 7
61 – 53 = 8
53 - 9 = 44
Thus, correct option is (b).