Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 3 (Q.No. 19)
Directions to Solve
Look carefully for the pattern, and then choose which pair of numbers comes next.
19.
10 34 12 31 14 28 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two patterns alternate here. The first pattern begins with 10 and adds 2 to each number to arrive at the next; the alternating pattern begins with 34 and subtracts 3 each time.
Discussion:
3 comments Page 1 of 1.
Pavan said:
1 decade ago
Hi. 10,12,14,16,18 (even no.s)
for next sequence 3 is subtracted (34-3),(31-3),(28-3).
for next sequence 3 is subtracted (34-3),(31-3),(28-3).
Sneha said:
8 years ago
Alternate rule:
Add +2 to the odd digit and subtract -3 to the even digit.
10+2=12
34 -3=31
And so on.
Add +2 to the odd digit and subtract -3 to the even digit.
10+2=12
34 -3=31
And so on.
Krishna said:
5 years ago
Nice, Thank you for the explanation.
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