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:
63 comments Page 7 of 7.
Bhanu Teja 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.
8 + 2 = 10.
10 + 2 = 12.
12 + 2 = 14.
Another pair,
20 - 6 = 14.
14 - 6 = 8.
8 - 6 = 2.
Sowmya said:
2 decades ago
Hi can any one explain this series clearly?
Aditya vamsi said:
9 years ago
The simple logic of the series : 2 and 6 are subtracted from the given numbers.
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