Find the missing term: 100, 95, 85, 70, 50, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the missing term: 100, 95, 85, 70, 50, ?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 35
D. 30
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are -5, -10, -15, -20, so the next difference is -25: 50-25=25.

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