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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 87, 62, 42, 27, 17, ?

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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.

87, 62, 42, 27, 17, ?


1). 7
2). 12
3). 8
4). 10


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The pattern followed here is:

87 - 25 = 62

62 - 20 = 42

42 - 15 = 27

27 - 10 = 17

Here, multiple of 5 are subtracted from the given number.

Same pattern will be followed to find the missing number:

17 - 5 = 12

Hence, answer is 12.

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