Find the missing number from the given alternatives.
6 10 14 9 15 21 12 20 ?
Find the missing number from the given alternatives.
| 6 | 10 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 15 | 21 |
| 12 | 20 | ? |
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 1
Looking at the table:
| 6 | 10 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 15 | 21 |
| 12 | 20 | ? |
Examining the rows, each row forms an arithmetic sequence:
Row 1: with common difference
Row 2: with common difference
Row 3: with common difference
Following this pattern:
Examining the columns to verify:
Column 1: with common difference
Column 2: with common difference
Column 3: with common difference
Following this pattern:
Alternatively, observing the structure as products:
Column 1: , ,
Column 2: , ,
Column 3: , ,
Each column multiplies consecutive odd numbers by the row position .
Therefore, the missing number is .
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