What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 20, 10, 5, 2.5, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 20, 10, 5, 2.5, ?
A. 0.75
B. 2
C. 1.5
D. 1.25
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Each term is divided by 2. Therefore, 2.5/2=1.25.

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