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Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, … What number should come next
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To determine the next number in the series 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, we can first look at the differences between consecutive numbers:
- 36 to 34: decrease of 2
- 34 to 30: decrease of 4
- 30 to 28: decrease of 2
- 28 to 24: decrease of 4
We can see a pattern alternating between a decrease of 2 and a decrease of 4. Following this pattern, after 24, we would decrease by 2.
So, 24 - 2 = 22.
Thus, the next number in the series should be **22**.
- 36 to 34: decrease of 2
- 34 to 30: decrease of 4
- 30 to 28: decrease of 2
- 28 to 24: decrease of 4
We can see a pattern alternating between a decrease of 2 and a decrease of 4. Following this pattern, after 24, we would decrease by 2.
So, 24 - 2 = 22.
Thus, the next number in the series should be **22**.