Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 3 (Q.No. 13)

Number Series

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.

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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Aman Burnwal said: 7 years ago

There are three alternate series.

4, 10, 16 increases by 6.
7, 13, 19 increases by 6.
26, 20, 14 decreases by 6.

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Kotni Vamsi Sai said: 2 years ago

Thanks @Aman Burnwal.

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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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Pavan pj said: 3 years ago

Thanks @Sharik.

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Prashant kumar said: 3 years ago

Thanks for the eanswer @Sharik.

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Harsha said: 5 years ago

Thanks @Sharik.

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Sameer said: 5 years ago

Thanks @Sharik.

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Manoj said: 6 years ago

Thanks @Sharik.

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Pooja said: 1 decade ago

Can't understand please help.

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