Question : Directions: Select the missing number from the given responses.
9 | 8 | 5 |
6 | 6 | 7 |
2 | ? | 7 |
3 | 6 | 5 |
Option 1: 9
Option 2: 4
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 8
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : Given:
9 | 8 | 5 |
6 | 6 | 7 |
2 | ? | 7 |
3 | 6 | 5 |
The pattern can be observed running vertically down in the columns.
Column 1:
(9 – 3) = 6; 6 + 6 + 2 = 14
Column 2:
(8 – 6) = 2; 2 + 6 + (?) = 14
⇒ 8 + (?) = 14
⇒ (?) = 14 – 8
⇒ (?) = 6
Column 3:
(5 – 5) = 0; 0 + 7 + 7 = 14
So, 6 is the missing number. Hence, the third option is correct.
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