Look at this series: 8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17, ... What number should fill in the blank?	Choose the correct choice from the following options:	A) 8	B) 14	C) 43	D) 44	E) 9
Answer: Option B   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.
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Look at this series: 8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17, ... What number should fill in the blank?