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Complete the pattern: 120, 96, 76.8, 61.44, ?

1. 60.27
2. 78.91
3. 47.89
4. 49.152

Correct answer: 49.152

Solution

Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 0.8: 120 d7 0.8 = 96, 96 d7 0.8 = 76.8, and 76.8 d7 0.8 = 61.44. Therefore, the next term is 61.44 d7 0.8 = 49.152.

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