Find the next number in the series: 50, 1, 45, 5, 40, 9, ?

  1. 35
  2. 29
  3. 13
  4. 39
Answer

A) 35

Two series are mixed together. Odd positions: 50, 45, 40 (step -5); even positions: 1, 5, 9 (step 4). Next is an odd position: 40 - 5 = 35.

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