Number Series Ques 187

Question-

What will come in place of the question mark (?)

$177 \quad 170 \quad 159 \quad 146 \quad ? \quad 110$

(1) 132

(2) 106

(3) 129

(4) 127

(5) None of these

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Correct Answer: (3)

Solution: (3)

The pattern is :

$177-7=170$

$170-11=159$

$159-13=146$

$146-17=129$

$129-19=110$

Note : Consecutive prime numbers have been subtracted.