In the following number series, find out the term which will complete the series.
300, 198, 113, 45, -6, ………….
- AOption (a)
10
- BOption (b)
20
- COption (c)
-12
- DOption (d)
-40
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Correct answer
-40
Why this answer is correct
The sequence followed here is,
300 – (17 × 6) = 300 – 102 = 198,
198 – (17 × 5) = 198 – 85 = 113,
113 - (17 × 4) = 113 – 68 = 45,
45 - (17 × 3) = 45 – 51 = -6,
Similarly, we have,
-6 - (17 × 2) = - 6 – 34 = -40
Hence, ‘-40’ is the correct answer.









