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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Rahul Reddy said:
7 years ago
Thank you All. for the given explanation.
Viki said:
7 years ago
The solution is;
1. 6 (+2 on 3rd position so 6+2=8)
2. 20 (-6 on 4th position so 20-6=14)
3. 8 (+2 on 5th postion so 8+2=10)
4. 14 (-6 on 6th position so 14-6=8)
5. 10 (...goes on...)
6. 8 (...goes on...)
7. 2
8. 14.
1. 6 (+2 on 3rd position so 6+2=8)
2. 20 (-6 on 4th position so 20-6=14)
3. 8 (+2 on 5th postion so 8+2=10)
4. 14 (-6 on 6th position so 14-6=8)
5. 10 (...goes on...)
6. 8 (...goes on...)
7. 2
8. 14.
Ani said:
7 years ago
Thank you @Nithya.
Sandy said:
7 years ago
The logic is;
6, 8, 10, 12, 14. Is in even positions. Add +2.
20, 14, 8, 2. Is in odd positions. So, Sub-6.
6, 8, 10, 12, 14. Is in even positions. Add +2.
20, 14, 8, 2. Is in odd positions. So, Sub-6.
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Mayur said:
6 years ago
Thanks @Nisha.
Hitu�\'� said:
6 years ago
Thank @Nishs.
Vishnu said:
5 years ago
Thanks for explaining @Sandy.
Karan said:
5 years ago
Thank you @Nithya.
Ruchi said:
5 years ago
Thanks @Nithya.
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Kaviya said:
4 years ago
Thank you for explaining @Nithya.
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