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What would be the next number in the following series: -1/3, 5/3, 5, 1, 0.2, ...?

2.2

3 1/3

5.5

6.2

To determine the next number in the series -1/3, 5/3, 5, 1, 0.2, we can start by observing the pattern in the progression of the numbers.

First, let's convert all the fractions and decimals to the same format for easier analysis. The series can be rewritten as:

-1/3 = -0.333...,

5/3 = 1.666...,

5 = 5,

1 = 1,

0.2 = 0.2.

Now, let's analyze the differences between the consecutive terms:

1. From -1/3 to 5/3, the change is 5/3 + 1/3 = 6/3 = 2.

2. From 5/3 to 5, the change is 5 - 5/3 = 15/3 - 5/3 = 10/3.

3. From 5 to 1, the change is 1 - 5 = -4.

4. From 1 to 0.2, the difference is 0.2 - 1 = -0.8.

Observing the progression of these numerical changes reveals that

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