Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 3 (Q.No. 13)
Directions to Solve
Look carefully for the pattern, and then choose which pair of numbers comes next.

13.
4 7 26 10 13 20 16
14 4
14 17
18 14
19 13
19 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two patterns alternate here, with every third number following the alternate pattern. In the main series, beginning with 4, 3 is added to each number to arrive at the next. In the alternating series, beginning with 26, 6 is subtracted from each number to arrive at the next.
Discussion:
32 comments Page 1 of 4.

Biswanath Halder said:   1 decade ago
I could not understand,what is the logic of this question?

Please explain this logic of the question....

Sandeep said:   1 decade ago
Check the option and evaluate.

Pooja said:   1 decade ago
Can't understand please help.
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Sharik said:   1 decade ago
I get it..i am going to explain now..just see..

With answer Number is 4 7 26 10 13 20 16 19 14

4,7,10,13,16,19...numbers are increasing by 3

Similarly 3rd,6th,9th are
26,20,14...are decreasing by 6 ...

So see it in 2 different sets..i hope you all get it..thanks
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Shaina said:   1 decade ago
Thanks sharik.

SHUBHAM said:   1 decade ago
Cool @sharik your explanation is really very cool, you rock.

Chithra said:   1 decade ago
Thanks sharik.

Archana said:   1 decade ago
Thanks Sharik.

Sireesha said:   1 decade ago
First begin with 4 and add 3 to another number and in the alternate series begin with 26 and subtract with 6.

Purnendu Paul said:   9 years ago
Remember, there is only one follow-up step between 26 and 20. So, how can I imagine next step will be 14?

There should be given one more step so that student can understand.
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