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A certain sequence consist of alternating positive and negative numbers. If the sequence begins with a negative number and contains K numbers, where K is odd, how many positive numbers are in the set?

A. (k + 1)/2
B. (k - 1)/2
C. k/3
D. k
E. k/2
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A certain sequence consist of alternating positive and negative numbers. If the sequence begins with a negative number and contains K numbers, where K is odd, how many positive numbers are in the set?

A. (k + 1)/2
B. (k - 1)/2
C. k/3
D. k
E. k/2
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