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:
65 comments Page 3 of 7.
ANJALI DAHARWAL said:
10 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.
(20)
MINENDER SINGH said:
1 decade ago
Simply here in series 2 is added in odd positions and 6 is subtracted at even positions.
John Komal said:
1 decade ago
Thank you Nithya ;) for your clear explainantion was helpfull to me thank you once again
Aditya vamsi said:
10 years ago
The simple logic of the series : 2 and 6 are subtracted from the given numbers.
Norbert Barigye said:
3 years ago
Why is 2 considered before 14? I don't understand, please explain me.
(20)
Padmini Barik said:
1 year ago
It's Very confusing for me please explain for more detail.
(7)
Renu said:
1 decade ago
Yes realy its confusing please any one explain me.
Lav upadhyay said:
2 years ago
It's really confusing, please anyone explain me.
(16)
Priyadarshini said:
1 decade ago
Its really confusing. Please give explanation.
Nitesh kathane said:
10 years ago
Nice question and explanations. Very helpful.
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