Look at this series: 8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17, ... What number should fill in the blank?	Choose the most appropriate option.
A) 22
B) 33
C) 14
D) 16
E) 18
C   14   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?