Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 2 (Q.No. 8)
Directions to Solve
Look carefully for the pattern, and then choose which pair of numbers comes next.
8.
6 20 8 14 10 8 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is an alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 2 is added to each number to arrive at the next; in the alternate pattern, 6 is subtracted from each number to arrive at the next.
Discussion:
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ANJALI DAHARWAL said:
3 months ago
6 20 8 14 10 8 12.
6 + 2 = 8.
8 + 2 = 10.
10 + 2 = 12.
20 - 6 = 14.
14 - 6 = 8,
So, that 8 - 6 = 2.
6 + 2 = 8.
8 + 2 = 10.
10 + 2 = 12.
20 - 6 = 14.
14 - 6 = 8,
So, that 8 - 6 = 2.
(10)
Padmini Barik said:
7 months ago
It's Very confusing for me please explain for more detail.
(4)
Charanesh Saravanan said:
1 year ago
Thanks everyone for explaining the answer.
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Lav upadhyay said:
2 years ago
It's really confusing, please anyone explain me.
(15)
Norbert Barigye said:
3 years ago
Why is 2 considered before 14? I don't understand, please explain me.
(19)
Akash Arakh said:
3 years ago
6 20 8 14 10 8 12
6+2 = 8.
8+2 = 10,
10+2 = 12,
12+2 = 14.
20-6 = 14,
14-6 = 8,
8-6 = 2.
So, the Answer is 2 14.
6+2 = 8.
8+2 = 10,
10+2 = 12,
12+2 = 14.
20-6 = 14,
14-6 = 8,
8-6 = 2.
So, the Answer is 2 14.
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Ayush said:
3 years ago
It's really confusing, Please explain me.
(8)
Aruna sri said:
3 years ago
Thanks all for your clear explanation.
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Oruganti Mahesh babu said:
3 years ago
Thanks @Nisha.
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Arun said:
3 years ago
Thanks everyone for explaining the answer.
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