Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 3 (Q.No. 15)
Directions to Solve
Look carefully for the pattern, and then choose which pair of numbers comes next.
15.
16 26 56 36 46 68 56
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Here, every third number follows a different pattern from the main series. In the main series, beginning with 16, 10 is added to each number to arrive at the next. In the alternating series, beginning with 56, 12 is added to each number to arrive at the next.
Discussion:
45 comments Page 1 of 5.
Zhav Mek said:
2 years ago
Let's assume the two unknown numbers be x and y respectively.
16 26 56 36 46 68 56 x y.
Let (in sequence)
[ 16 26 56 ] be series (a)
[36 46 68 ] be series (b) and
[56 x y ] be series (c).
Now substrate (b-a)
36 46 68 ------> (b)
16 26 56 -------> (a)
i.e = 20 20 12 ------> (i)
{These are the difference between a and b series}
Now, add the difference (i) with (b)
36 46 68 ------> (b)
20 20 12-------> (i)
=56 66 80 (answer)
x = 66,
y = 80.
16 26 56 36 46 68 56 x y.
Let (in sequence)
[ 16 26 56 ] be series (a)
[36 46 68 ] be series (b) and
[56 x y ] be series (c).
Now substrate (b-a)
36 46 68 ------> (b)
16 26 56 -------> (a)
i.e = 20 20 12 ------> (i)
{These are the difference between a and b series}
Now, add the difference (i) with (b)
36 46 68 ------> (b)
20 20 12-------> (i)
=56 66 80 (answer)
x = 66,
y = 80.
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Rohan Kalubarme said:
1 year ago
1st & 2nd numbers = 16, 26.
Then
4th & 5th numbes = 36, 46.
Then as per the series repeated,
7th & 8th = 56,[ 66].
Now,
After the first 2 numbers = 56.
Again after 2 numbers = 56 + 12 = 68.
As per series = 68 + 12 = [80].
According to logic answer is,
[66,80].
Hope this is helpful.
Then
4th & 5th numbes = 36, 46.
Then as per the series repeated,
7th & 8th = 56,[ 66].
Now,
After the first 2 numbers = 56.
Again after 2 numbers = 56 + 12 = 68.
As per series = 68 + 12 = [80].
According to logic answer is,
[66,80].
Hope this is helpful.
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Pooja yadav said:
4 years ago
26 - 16 = 10
68 - 56 = 12(after two nos.)
46 - 36 = 10
80 - 68 = 12
66 - 56 = 10.
Hope you understand.
68 - 56 = 12(after two nos.)
46 - 36 = 10
80 - 68 = 12
66 - 56 = 10.
Hope you understand.
(8)
Faheema Fayaz said:
2 years ago
16+10 = 26,
36+10 = 46,
56+10 = 66,
56+12 = 68,
68+12 = 80,
Ans: 66 80.
36+10 = 46,
56+10 = 66,
56+12 = 68,
68+12 = 80,
Ans: 66 80.
(5)
Laiba said:
4 years ago
I cannot understand the logic. Please anyone help me to get it.
(5)
Pradip769 said:
6 years ago
In the given series,
First second---- fourth fifth---- seventh eighth....... are one series which is +10 for next reach like 26, 36, 46, 56, (66),76 ...
Similarly, third---- sixth---- ninth... are the second series which is +12 for next reach like 56, 68, (80), 92...
So the answer is 66, 80.
First second---- fourth fifth---- seventh eighth....... are one series which is +10 for next reach like 26, 36, 46, 56, (66),76 ...
Similarly, third---- sixth---- ninth... are the second series which is +12 for next reach like 56, 68, (80), 92...
So the answer is 66, 80.
(5)
Narayan said:
8 years ago
Its is simple.
16,26,56,36,46,68,56
Ans: to observe 1st three numbers 16,26,56.
to observe 2nd three numbers 36,46,68.
16+20=36.
26+20=46.
56+12=68.
36+20=56.
46+20=66.
68+12=80.
so ans is 66,80.
16,26,56,36,46,68,56
Ans: to observe 1st three numbers 16,26,56.
to observe 2nd three numbers 36,46,68.
16+20=36.
26+20=46.
56+12=68.
36+20=56.
46+20=66.
68+12=80.
so ans is 66,80.
(3)
Saisree said:
1 decade ago
I can't understand it. As above, some members said in 2nd series 12 is added after 56. Then why from 68 12 is decreased and next num is 56. Can anybody explain it plzz?
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Shridevi said:
7 years ago
Observe 1st three numbers,
Add 10 to starting two numbers...
16+10=26
26+10=36
36+10=46
46+10=56
56+10=66
The third number 56 is;
56+12=68,
68+12=80,
16 26 56 36 46 68 56 66 80,
Add 10 to starting two numbers...
16+10=26
26+10=36
36+10=46
46+10=56
56+10=66
The third number 56 is;
56+12=68,
68+12=80,
16 26 56 36 46 68 56 66 80,
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Anirudh said:
7 years ago
In this number series, note
16 26 56, 36 46 68, 56...
Let's break it from every 3rd number as :
Series 1:- 16 26 36 46 56 and so on
Series 2:- 56 68...
Now, if we note that
Series 1:- 16+10= 26,
26+10= 36,
36+10= 46,
46+10= 56 and so on.
So next one will be:- 56+10= 66.
Now series 2:- 56+12= 68,
So next one will be:- 68+12= 80.
Hence our series is like this:-
16, 26, 56, 36, 46, 68, 56, 68, 80.
16 26 56, 36 46 68, 56...
Let's break it from every 3rd number as :
Series 1:- 16 26 36 46 56 and so on
Series 2:- 56 68...
Now, if we note that
Series 1:- 16+10= 26,
26+10= 36,
36+10= 46,
46+10= 56 and so on.
So next one will be:- 56+10= 66.
Now series 2:- 56+12= 68,
So next one will be:- 68+12= 80.
Hence our series is like this:-
16, 26, 56, 36, 46, 68, 56, 68, 80.
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