SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q21

Complete the series.
7, 14, 12, 24, 22, ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

7, 14, 12, 24, 22, ?

7 × 2 = 14

14 − 2 = 12

12 × 2 = 24

24 − 2 = 22

So the sequence is:

×2, −2, ×2, −2, ...

Now the next step is:

22 × 2 = 44

Correct answer: 44