Look at this series: 8, 22, 8, 28, 8, ... What number should come next?

Given data

• Series: 8, 22, 8, 28, 8, ...

Concept/Approach
Alternating constant and increasing terms: every other term is 8; the alternating terms increase by 6.

Step-by-Step calculation
Non-8 subsequence: 22 → 28 → next 34 (add 6)So the next term is 34

Verification/Alternative
Positions: 1=8, 2=22, 3=8, 4=28, 5=8, 6=34.

Common pitfalls

• Adding 6 to the 8 instead of only to the alternating large terms.

Final Answer
34