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What are the next two terms in the sequence shown below?

2,U,4,O,8,l,16,E,__,__

Answer
32,A

The series can be decomposed into two series, one containing the elements at odd places, and the second containing the elements at even places.

First series contains powers of 2.

Second contains vowels in the English language in reverse order.

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Rohit Agarwal

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I can answer questions related to numbers and logic easily. However I sometimes face problems when solving questions that require a lot of creative thinking. I am not good at puzzles which involve a play with words, so please don't ask me to solve such puzzles for you.

Experience

I have read a couple of good books containing puzzles and can now claim to have an "expert" in this field. I have been invited to become a member of Mensa.

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, LUCKNOW

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I did Dual Degree (B.Tech M.Tech) in Electrical Engineering Department from INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DELHI I am doing MBA in Finance from INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, LUCKNOW

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Numerous certificates recognizing my ability in Mathematics and Logical Thinking

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