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
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 3 of 4.
Snigdhaa said:
9 years ago
Thanks @Sharik.
Gurvinder said:
9 years ago
Thanks @Sharik.
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.
There should be given one more step so that student can understand.
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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.
Archana said:
1 decade ago
Thanks Sharik.
Chithra said:
1 decade ago
Thanks sharik.
SHUBHAM said:
1 decade ago
Cool @sharik your explanation is really very cool, you rock.
Shaina said:
1 decade ago
Thanks sharik.
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
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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Pooja said:
1 decade ago
Can't understand please help.
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