Division-by-successive-integers pattern: identify the missing second term. Sequence: 240, ?, 120, 40, 10, 2 Assume successive divisions by 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Choose the correct missing value.
Verbal Reasoning
Series Completion
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A180
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B240
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C420
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D480
Answer
Correct Answer: 240
Explanation
Concept/Approach Each step divides by the next integer: ÷1, ÷2, ÷3, ÷4, ÷5.
Apply 240 ÷ 1 = 240 (2nd term) 240 ÷ 2 = 120 120 ÷ 3 = 40 40 ÷ 4 = 10 10 ÷ 5 = 2