Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

Given data Sequence: 5.2, 4.8, 4.4, 4.0, ... Concept/ApproachConstant decrement by 0.4. Step-by-step calculation5.2 − 0.4 = 4.84.8 − 0.4 = 4.44.4 − 0.4 = 4.0Next = 4.0 − 0.4 = 3.6 Verification/Alternative All steps reduce by the same decimal amount (0.4). Common pitfalls Subtracting 0.2 instead of 0.4 due to decimal oversight. Final Answer3.6

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Look at this series: 5.2, 4.8, 4.4, 4, ... What number should come next?

Verbal Reasoning Number Series Difficulty: Easy

Choose an option

A

3.8
B

3.6
C

3.5
D

3.4

Answer

Correct Answer: 3.6

Explanation

Given data

Sequence: 5.2, 4.8, 4.4, 4.0, ...

Concept/ApproachConstant decrement by 0.4.

Step-by-step calculation5.2 − 0.4 = 4.84.8 − 0.4 = 4.44.4 − 0.4 = 4.0Next = 4.0 − 0.4 = 3.6

Verification/Alternative

All steps reduce by the same decimal amount (0.4).

Common pitfalls

Subtracting 0.2 instead of 0.4 due to decimal oversight.

Final Answer3.6

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