Look at this series: 8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17, ... What number should fill in the blank? Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 8
B) 14
C) 43
D) 44
E) 45
Explanation: This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. The first series begins with 8 and adds 3; the second begins with 43 and subtracts 2.   Answer: Option 14
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Look at this series: 8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17, ... What number should fill in the blank?