Find the next number in the given number sequence? 101, 98, 93, 86, 75, ? 62 68

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Find the next number in the given number sequence? 101, 98, 93, 86, 75, ?
Options
A. 62
B. 68
C. 71
D. 73

Correct Answer

62

Explanation

The given number sequence is 101, 98, 93, 86, 75, ?

101

101 - 3 = 98

98 - 5 = 93

93 - 7 = 86

86 - 11 = 75

75 - 13 = 62

Here the series follows a pattern that consecutive subtraction of prime numbers.

Hence, the next number in the sequence is 62.

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