In the following question, select the missing number from the given series: 14, 6, 5, 6.5, 12, ?

Explanation

The pattern alternates between two sequences: - First sequence: 14 → 5 → 12 → ? (decreases by 9, then increases by 7). - Second sequence: 6 → 6.5 → 6.5 (alternates and remains constant). The next number in the first sequence is 12 + 17 = 29. Thus, the missing number is 29.