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
14 10
2 18
4 12
2 14
14 14
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:
63 comments Page 6 of 7.

MINENDER SINGH said:   1 decade ago
Simply here in series 2 is added in odd positions and 6 is subtracted at even positions.

Mithukesh Kumar said:   1 decade ago
Make two series by taking alternative number.

6, 8, 10, 12, [14] Explanation=(6+2=8, 8+2=10, 10+2=12, 12+2=14).
20, 14, 8, [2] Explanation=(20-6=14, 14-6=8, 8-6=2).

So correct answer is 2,14 i.e. option D.

Sandeep kumar said:   1 decade ago
6+2 = 8.
8+2 = 10.
10+2 = 12.
12+2 = 14 [14].
And 20-6 = 14.

14-6 = 8.
8-6 = 2 [2] ans:- 2 14.

Gouthami said:   1 decade ago
Yes its really easy but in exam the pattern if we can't identify it may be bit difficult.

Just practice as I was confused in solving the type 2.

Sunil said:   1 decade ago
Thanks everyone guys.

Manoj Malik said:   10 years ago
It's too hard question.

Trupti said:   9 years ago
Clear explanation, Thanks @Nithya.

KARISHMA said:   9 years ago
Thanks for all your explanation.

@lim said:   9 years ago
6 + 2 = 8.
8 + 2 = 10.
10 + 2 = 12.
12 + 2 = 14.

Another pair

20 - 6 = 14.
14 - 6 = 8.
8 - 6 = 2.

Nitesh kathane said:   9 years ago
Nice question and explanations. Very helpful.


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