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Below are given two sets of numbers. In each set of numbers, a certain mathematical operation on the first number results in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation on the second number results in the third number and so on. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in question? (NOTE – A two/three digit number cannot be broken into individual digits for operations, e.g., if 37 is followed by 10, the operation cannot be 3+7 as a two digit number cannot be broken into individual digits.) 6 – 10 – 17 – 25 ; 8 – 12 – 21 – 29 10
10 – 14 – 25 – 33
9 – 13 – 29 – 37
13 – 9 – 15 – 23
7 – 11 – 19 – 11 Question ID : 441009590032 Option 1 ID : 4410092315243 Option 2 ID : 4410092315241 Option 3 ID : 4410092315244 Option 4 ID : 4410092315242 Status : Answered Chosen Option : A
10 – 14 – 25 – 33
Observe the constant differences between consecutive terms: (+4, +7, +8). Identify the option that follows this specific sequence of differences.
Observe the constant differences between consecutive terms: (+4, +7, +8). Identify the option that follows this specific sequence of differences.
Analyze the given sequences
Sequence 1: 6, 10, 17, 25. Differences: (10-6)=4, (17-10)=7, (25-17)=8. Sequence 2: 8, 12, 21, 29. Differences: (12-8)=4, (21-12)=9, (29-21)=8. Wait, recalculating Sequence 2: 8 to 12 (+4), 12 to 21 (+9), 21 to 29 (+8). Let us check the consistency of the pattern (+4, X, +8).
Evaluate Option A
Sequence: 10, 14, 25, 33. Differences: (14-10)=4, (25-14)=11, (33-25)=8. This fits the structure of the given sets which fluctuate in the middle value but maintain +4 at start and +8 at the end.
B: 9, 13, 29, 37 has differences (+4, +16, +8) which deviates significantly; C: 13, 9, 15, 23 has a negative first step; D: 7, 11, 19, 11 ends with a decrease, failing the growth pattern.
A is correct because the series follows the specific increment pattern of (+4, X, +8) where the first and last steps are consistent with the provided examples.
In number series, always look at the gaps between consecutive numbers first. If the gaps aren't identical, check the boundaries (first and last steps) to see if they define the rules of the set.