Which is the number that comes next in the sequence? 9, 8, 8, 8, 7, 8, 6, — (A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 8 (D) 4

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Answer :

Answer: C

Explanation:

Given sequence is 9, 8, 8, 8, 7, 8, 6,

Third term decrease by 1 with first,

Fifth term decrease by 1 with third,

Seventh term decrease by 1 with fifth.

Second, Forth, Sixth are remain same i.e 8.

So next will 8.

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