Student: Look at this series: 53, 53, 48, 48, 43, 43, ... What number should come next?\nOptions:\n(A) A) 12\n(B) B) 14\n(C) C) 38\n(D) D) 53\n(E) E) 86.
Another student: Let's say, hmmm...

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In this series, each number is repeated, then 5 is subtracted to arrive at the next number. Final answer: (C).
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