Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 2)
Directions to Solve
In each series, look for the degree and direction of change between the numbers. In other words, do the numbers increase or decrease, and by how much
2.
Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 3 is added; in the second, 2 is subtracted.
Discussion:
105 comments Page 4 of 11.
Rupjyoti said:
2 years ago
Yes, 10 is the right answer.
(5)
Meghana said:
2 years ago
Good explanation. Thanks.
(10)
Bharti jaware said:
2 years ago
Agree, the right answer is 10.
(19)
Inamul hoque said:
3 years ago
7 and 10 difference is 3
10 and 8 difference is 2
8 and 11 difference is 3
11 and 9 difference is 2
9 and 12 difference is 3
Ans is 10 because 12 and 10 difference is 2.
10 and 8 difference is 2
8 and 11 difference is 3
11 and 9 difference is 2
9 and 12 difference is 3
Ans is 10 because 12 and 10 difference is 2.
(58)
MANJUNATH said:
3 years ago
Good explanation, Thanks all.
(18)
Akshita said:
3 years ago
Thanks for explaining the answer.
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Shreya said:
3 years ago
7 + 3 = 10,
10 - 2 = 8,
8 + 3 = 11,
11 - 2 = 9,
9 + 3 = 12,
12 - 2 = 10.
10 - 2 = 8,
8 + 3 = 11,
11 - 2 = 9,
9 + 3 = 12,
12 - 2 = 10.
(45)
Kavya said:
3 years ago
7+3=10,
10-2=8,
8+3=11,
11-2=9,
9+3=12.
And the next number is;
12-2=10.
10-2=8,
8+3=11,
11-2=9,
9+3=12.
And the next number is;
12-2=10.
(12)
Rupesh Kumar Yadav said:
3 years ago
7 + 3 = 10,
10 - 2 = 8,
8 + 3 = 11,
11 - 2 = 9,
9 + 3 = 12,
12 - 2 = 10.
10 - 2 = 8,
8 + 3 = 11,
11 - 2 = 9,
9 + 3 = 12,
12 - 2 = 10.
(7)
Chemayek said:
4 years ago
Here, the logic is; add +3 and subtract -2 consistently.
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