Next three consecutive numbers in the pattern 11, 8, 5, 2, ––, ––, –– are
0, –3, –6
–1, –5, –8
–2, –5, –8
–1, –4, –7
Explanation (step by step):
The numbers are going down by the same amount each time.
This amount is called the common difference.
From (11) to (8):
(11 - 3 = 8)
From (8) to (5):
(8 - 3 = 5)
From (5) to (2):
(5 - 3 = 2)
So the common difference is (-3).
Next numbers are found by subtracting (3) each time.
From (2) to the next term:
(2 - 3 = -1)
Next:
(-1 - 3 = -4)
Next:
(-4 - 3 = -7)
So the next three numbers are:
(-1, -4, -7)
Correct option: d