What comes next?
5, 10, 8, 16, 14, ?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Given series: 5, 10, 8, 16, 14,?
Pattern:
5 × 2 = 10
10 − 2 = 8
8 × 2 = 16
16 − 2 = 14
The series follows alternating operations of ×2 and −2.
So, next term is:
14 × 2 = 28
Hence, the correct answer is option (4).