CAT4数字推理专项G7 答案

目录
1. Number Analogies ....................................................................................................1

1.1 加 ..................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 减 ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 乘 ................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 除 ................................................................................................................... 25
1.5 混合 ............................................................................................................... 37
2. Number Series ........................................................................................................ 88
2.1 加 ................................................................................................................... 88
2.2 减 ..................................................................................................................110
2.3 乘 ..................................................................................................................116
2.4 除 ................................................................................................................. 120
2.5 混合 ............................................................................................................. 121
1. Number Analogies
1.1 加
1. Explanation
The correct answer is 84.
Look at the numbers in the first pair and try to find the rule they follow.
How do we get from 44 to 55?
We see that if we add 11 to the first number, we get the second number.
44 + 11 = 55.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

When we add 11 to 19, we get 30.
19 + 11 = 30.
The rule "add 11 to the first number to get the second" works in both pairs, so in the
next pair we should also add 11:
73 + 11 = 84.
Therefore, 84 is the correct answer.
2. Explanation
How can you get from 59 to 77?
The simplest way is to add 18:
59 + 18 = 77
Try this rule to see if it also works for the second pair:
47 + 18 = 65
Therefore, the rule that works for the first two pairs is "add 18 to the first number to
get the second number".
Apply this rule on the third pair to get the answer:
26 + 18 = 44
44 is the correct answer.
3. Explanation
Look at the numbers in the first pair and try to find the rule they follow. How do we
get from 14 to 41? We can do that by adding 27 to 14: 14 + 27 = 41.
But does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we add 27 to 29 we get 56,
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so this is the right rule in this question.
We see that the rule "add 27 to the first number and get the second number" works in
both pairs, so in the next pair we should also add 27: 53 + 27 = 80
4. Explanation
get from 19 to 31?
19 + 12 = 31.

31 + 12 = 43.
43 + 12 = 55.
5. Explanation
How do we get from 72 to 94? We see that if we add 22 to the first number, we get
the second number.
72 + 22 = 94.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we add 22 to 35, we get 57.
35 + 22 = 57.
3 + 22 = 25.
6. Explanation
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We see that if we add 8 to the first number, we get the second number:
25 + 8 = 33.
When we add 8 to 61, we get 69:

61 + 8 = 69.
42 + 8 = 50.
7. Explanation
The simplest connection between 78 and 87 is addition, as 78+9=87. This connection
also suits the second pair, as 34+9=43 and, therefore, it is the correct connection.
Applying it on the third pair of numbers shows the answer is 14+9=23.
Side Note: The connection between the numbers must be mathematical and not based
on the appearance of the numbers. Therefore, although the digits switch places in the
first two pairs, this connection is not mathematical and therefore it is incorrect.
8. Explanation
get from 19 to 31?
19 + 12 = 31.

31 + 12 = 43.
43 + 12 = 55.
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9. Explanation
the second number.
72 + 22 = 94.
35 + 22 = 57.
3 + 22 = 25.
10. Explanation
the second number.
72 + 22 = 94.
35 + 22 = 57.
3 + 22 = 25.
11. Explanation
get from 19 to 31?
19 + 12 = 31.
31 + 12 = 43.
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43 + 12 = 55.
12. Explanation
The simplest connection between 78 and 87 is addition, as 78+9=87. This connection
also suits the second pair, as 34+9=43 and, therefore, it is the correct connection.
Applying it on the third pair of numbers shows the answer is 14+9=23.
on the appearance of the numbers. Therefore, although the digits switch places in the
first two pairs, this connection is not mathematical and therefore it is incorrect.
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1.2 减
1. Explanation
Look for the pattern in the first series of numbers.

The relationship between 75 and 66 is the subtraction of 9. 75 - 9 = 66.

When we subtract 9 from 33, we get 24. 33 - 9 = 24.
The rule "subtract 9 from the first number to get the second" works in both pairs. So
in the next series we should also subtract 9: 58 - 9 = 49.
2. Explanation
Look at the numbers in the first pair and try to find the rule they follow. How can you
get from 43 to 29?
The simplest way is to subtract 14:
43 - 14 = 29
Try this rule to see if it also works for the second pair:
51 - 14 = 37
Therefore, the rule that works for the first two pairs is "subtract 14 from the first
number to get the second number". Apply this rule to the third pair to get the answer:
57 - 14 = 43
3. Explanation
Look for the pattern in the first series of numbers. The relationship between 46 and 39
is the subtraction of 7.
46 - 7 = 39.
The relationship between 51 and 44 is also the subtraction of 7.

51- 7 = 44.
So in the next series we should also subtract 7:

32 - 7 = 25.
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4. Explanation
Look at the numbers in the first pair and try to find the rule they follow. How do you
get from 18 to 9?
You can do that by dividing the first number by 2:
18 ÷ 2 = 9
Does this rule work for the second pair as well? When you divide 72 by 2 you get 36
and not 63, so this is not the correct rule in this question, because the rule must apply
to all pairs.
How else can you get from 18 to 9?

You can do that by subtracting 9 from the first number:
18 - 9 = 9.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When you subtract 9 from 72 you get
63:
72 - 9 = 63.
You see that the rule "subtract 9 from the first number to get the second" works in
both pairs, so in the next pair you should also subtract 9:
30 - 9 = 21.
5. Explanation
get from 99 to 86?
You see that if you subtract 13 from the first number, you get the second number.
99 - 13 = 86.
Does this rule work for the second pair as well? When you subtract 13 from 52, you
get 39.
52 - 13 = 39.
The rule "subtract 13 from the first number to get the second" works in both pairs, so
in the next pair you should also subtract 13:
21 – 13 = 8.
6. Explanation
7
46 - 7 = 39.

51- 7 = 44.

32 - 7 = 25.
7. Explanation
How do we get from 68 to 42? We see that if we subtract 26 from the first number, we
get the second number.
68 - 26 = 42.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we subtract 26 from 31, we
get 5.
31 - 26 = 5.
in the next pair we should also subtract by 26:
94 - 26 = 68.
8. Explanation
46 - 7 = 39.

51- 7 = 44.

32 - 7 = 25.
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9. Explanation
How do we get from 68 to 42? We see that if we subtract 26 from the first number, we
68 - 26 = 42.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we subtract 26 from 31, we
get 5.
31 - 26 = 5.
in the next pair we should also subtract by 26:
94 - 26 = 68.
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1.3 乘
1. Explanation
Look for the pattern in the first series. The difference between 10 and 30 is the
multiplication of 3.
10 x 3 = 30
Same with the second series, the difference between the 3 and 9 is the multiplication
of 3.
3 × 3= 9
So for the last series you should also multiply by 3.
12 × 3= 36.
?= 36.
2. Explanation
The correct answer 143.
The simplest relation between 9 and 99 is division, as 99÷9=11, which can be

rephrased as 9×11=99. Applying the same relation to the second pair
shows 11×11=121, which is correct, and therefore this is the correct relation.
Therefore, the correct answer is 13×11=143.
on the appearance of the numbers. Therefore, although a connection such as “the
number on the left side appears twice on the right side” exists in the given example,
this connection is not mathematical and therefore it is incorrect.
3. Explanation
2×3=6
of 3.
10
5 × 3= 15
7 × 3= 21.
?= 21.
4. Explanation
3 × 5 = 15
of 5.
9 × 5= 45
The next series of numbers should follow the same pattern, meaning that the
difference between 4 and ? should be the multiplication of 5, so 4 x 5 = 20.
?= 20
5. Explanation
We see that if we multiply the first number by 8, we get the second number.
5 × 8 = 40.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we multiply 6 by 8, we get
48.
6 × 8 = 48.
The rule "multiply the first number by 8 to get the second" works in both pairs, so in
the next pair we should also multiply by 8:
8 × 8 = 64.
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6. Explanation
How do we get from 3 to 9? We see that if we multiply the first number by 3, we get
the second number.
3 × 3 = 9.
42.
14 × 3 = 42.
2 × 3 = 6.
7. Explanation
How do we get from 13 to 52? We see that if we multiply the first number by 4, we
13 × 4 = 52.
100.
25 × 4 = 100.
16 × 4 = 64.
8. Explanation
the second number.
3 × 9 = 27.
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36.
4 × 9 = 36.
6 × 9 = 54.
9. Explanation
First, you must find a connection between the first pair of numbers. The simplest
connections are additions and subtractions, however, it does not fit both pairs, as:
2+2=4
However, 4 + 2 ≠ 16 so, you should look for a different rule that both pairs follow.
Other possible connections may involve multiplication and division. Two ways of
getting from 2 to 4 using multiplication are “multiply the number by 2” or “multiply
the number by itself”. Both options are the same for the first pair (2 × 2 = 4), but to
find out which of them is correct for the second paid we must try both options:
4 × 2 = 8 ≠ 16
4 × 4 = 16
Therefore, the only connection possible is multiplying the first number by itself to get
the second number. Apply it on the third pair to get the answer:
10 × 10 = 100
Note: Multiplying a number by itself is called the “square” of the number or raising to
the power of 2 (e.g. �2 ).
10. Explanation
get from 9 to 90?
9 × 10 = 90.

When we multiply 4 by 10, we get 40.
4 × 10 = 40.
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11 × 10 = 110.
11. Explanation
get from 21 to 63?
21 × 3 = 63.

6 × 3 = 18.
19 × 3 = 57.
12. Explanation
get from 3 to 9?
If you multiply the first number by 3, you get the second number.
3 × 3 = 9.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When you multiply 5 by 3, you get
15.
5 × 3 = 15.
the next pair, you should also multiply by 3:
1 × 3 = 3.
13. Explanation
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The first pair of numbers are the same, however, the second pair of numbers are not
the same. You should find a rule that both pairs follow.
You could try to “add zero”:
2+0≠4
Therefore, this rule is incorrect, and the only number 1 can be multiplied by to result
in 1, is itself (1 × 1 = 1) which may be the rule. This means that there are two possible
rules: "multiply the first number by 1" and "multiply the first number by itself".
Try to the first rule “multiply by 1” on the second pair:
2×1≠4
Therefore, this is not the rule.
Try the second rule “multiply by itself” on the second pair:
2×2=4
Therefore, “multiply by itself” is the rule. Apply this to the third pair to get the
answer:
3×3=9
Note: Multiplying a number by itself is called the “square” of the number or raising to
the power of 2 (e.g. �2 ).
14. Explanation
10 x 3 = 30
of 3.
3 x 3= 9
12 x 3= 36.
?= 36.
15. Explanation
The first pair of numbers remains the same (also can be considered as 1+0=1),
however the second pair does not share that connection. In addition, the only number
1 can be multiplied by, in order to get 1, is itself (1×1=1).
Since 3×1≠9 the connection cannot be multiplying by 1. Therefore, the only
connection possible is multiplying 3 by itself: 3×3=9.
Thus, after applying the same connection to the number in the third pair given, the
answer is 5×5=25.
Side note:
Multiplying a number by itself is called the square of the number or raising to the
power of 2.
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16. Explanation
17. Explanation
21 x 4 = 84.

When we multiply 7 by 4, we get 28. 7 x4 = 28.
the next pair we should also multiply by 4 : 14 x 4 = 56.
18. Explanation
We see that if we multiply the first number by 6, we get the second number:
7 x 6 = 42.
When we multiply 16 by 6, we get 96:
16 x 6 = 96.
5 x 6 = 30.
19. Explanation
The simplest connection between 7 and 70 is multiplication: 7×10=70 (can be found
easily by dividing 70÷7).
The second pair shares the same connection, as 11×10=110, which means this is the
correct connection.
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Applying it to the number given in the third pair yields the correct answer:
303×10=3030.
20. Explanation
5 × 8 = 40.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we multiply 6 by 8, we get 48.
6 × 8 = 48.
8 × 8 = 64.
21. Explanation
get from 21 to 63?
21 × 3 = 63.

6 × 3 = 18.
19 × 3 = 57.
22. Explanation
17
13 × 4 = 52.
100.
25 × 4 = 100.
16 × 4 = 64.
23. Explanation
the second number.
3 × 3 = 9.
42.
14 × 3 = 42.
2 × 3 = 6.
24. Explanation
13 x 7 = 91.

7 x 7 = 49.
18
9 x 7 = 63.
25. Explanation
get from 11 to 77?
11 × 7 = 77.
84.
12 × 7 = 84.
13 × 7 = 91.
26. Explanation
the second number.
3 × 9 = 27.
4 × 9 = 36.
6 × 9 = 54.
27. Explanation
get from 9 to 90?
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9 × 10 = 90.

4 × 10 = 40.
11 × 10 = 110.
28. Explanation
13 x 7 = 91.

7 x 7 = 49.
9 x 7 = 63.
29. Explanation
get from 11 to 77?
11 × 7 = 77.
84.
12 × 7 = 84.
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13 × 7 = 91.
30. Explanation
the second number.
3 × 9 = 27.
4 × 9 = 36.
6 × 9 = 54.
31. Explanation
get from 9 to 90?
9 × 10 = 90.

4 × 10 = 40.
11 × 10 = 110.
32. Explanation
5 × 8 = 40.
6 × 8 = 48.
21
8 × 8 = 64.
33. Explanation
get from 21 to 63?
21 × 3 = 63.
6 × 3 = 18.
19 × 3 = 57.
34. Explanation
13 × 4 = 52.
100.
25 × 4 = 100.
16 × 4 = 64.
35. Explanation
the second number.
3 × 3 = 9.
42.
14 × 3 = 42.
2 × 3 = 6.
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36. Explanation
10 x 3 = 30
of 3.
3 x 3= 9
12 x 3= 36.
?= 36.
37. Explanation
The first pair of numbers remains the same (also can be considered as 1+0=1),
however the second pair does not share that connection. In addition, the only number
1 can be multiplied by, in order to get 1, is itself (1×1=1).
Since 3×1≠9 the connection cannot be multiplying by 1. Therefore, the only

connection possible is multiplying 3 by itself: 3×3=9.
Thus, after applying the same connection to the number in the third pair given, the
answer is 5×5=25.
Side note:
Multiplying a number by itself is called the square of the number or raising to the
power of 2.
38. Explanation
The correct answer 143.

23
39. Explanation
21 x 4 = 84.

When we multiply 7 by 4, we get 28. 7 x4 = 28.
the next pair we should also multiply by 4 : 14 x 4 = 56.
40. Explanation
7 x 6 = 42.
16 x 6 = 96.
5 x 6 = 30.
41. Explanation
The simplest connection between 7 and 70 is multiplication: 7×10=70 (can be found

easily by dividing 70÷7).
The second pair shares the same connection, as 11×10=110, which means this is the
correct connection.
Applying it to the number given in the third pair yields the correct answer:
303×10=3030.
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1.4 除
1. Explanation
We see that if we divide the first number by 3, we get the second number:
18 ÷ 3 = 6.

When we divide 21 by 3, we get 7:
21 ÷ 3 = 7.
The rule "divide the first number by 3 to get the second" works in both pairs, so in the
next pair we should also divide by 3:
30 ÷ 3 = 10.
2. Explanation
get from 68 to 34?
You see that if you divide the first number by 2, you get the second number.
68 ÷ 2 = 34.
Does this rule work for the second pair as well? When you divide 92 by 2, you get
46.
92 ÷ 2 = 46.
next pair you should also divide by 2:
56 ÷ 2 = 28.
3. Explanation
How do you get from 33 to 11?
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You may see that if you divide the first number by 3, you get the second number: 33
÷ 3 = 11
Does this rule work for the second pair as well?
When you divide 48 by 3, you get 16: 48 ÷ 3 = 16
That means that the rule "divide the first number by 3 to get the second number"
works for both pairs, so for the third pair you should use this rule to find the answer:
63 ÷ 3 = 21
4. Explanation
We see that if we divide the first number by 7, we get the second number.
28 ÷ 7 = 4.

When we divide 21 by 7, we get 3.
21 ÷ 7 = 3.
35 ÷ 7 = 5.
5. Explanation
get from 80 to 8?
80 ÷ 10 = 8.

100 ÷ 10 = 10.
The rule "divide the first number by 10 to get the second" works in both pairs, so in
the next pair we should also divide by 10:
120 ÷ 10 = 12.
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6. Explanation
12 ÷ 6 = 2.

84 ÷ 6 = 14.
66 ÷ 6 = 11.
7. Explanation
How do we get from 45 to 15? We see that if we divide 45 by 3, we get the second
number.
45 ÷ 3 = 15.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we divide 99 by 3, we get 33.
99 ÷ 3 = 33.
90 ÷ 3 = 30.
8. Explanation
get from 30 to 6?
30 ÷ 5 = 6.
27
45 ÷ 5 = 9.
50 ÷ 5 = 10.
9. Explanation
get from 30 to 3? We can do that by subtracting 27 from 30: 30 - 27 = 3.
But does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we subtract 27 from 40 we
get 13 and not 4, so this is not the right rule in this question because the rule must
apply to all pairs.
How else can we get from 30 to 3?
You can divide 30 by 10: 30 ÷ 10 = 3
When we divide 40 by 10 we get 4: 40 ÷ 10 = 4.
We see that the rule "divide the first number by 10 and get the second number" works
in both pairs, so in the next pair we should also divide by 10: 10 ÷ 10 = 1
10. Explanation
get from 49 to 7?
If you divide the first number by 7, you get the second number.
49 ÷ 7 = 7.
Does this rule work for the second pair as well? When you divide 84 by 7, you get
12.
84 ÷ 7 = 12.
next pair you should also divide by 7:
91 ÷ 7 = 13.
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11. Explanation
We can see that if we divide 49 by 7, we get 7: 49 ÷ 7 = 7
When we divide 56 by 7, we get 8: 56 ÷ 7 = 8
The rule "divide the first number by 7 to get the second number" works for both pairs,
so for the third pair we should also divide by 7:
77 ÷ 7 = 11
12. Explanation
We see that if we divide the first number by 5, we get the second number. 40 : 5 =
8.

When we divide 35 by 5, we get 7. 35 : 5 = 7.
25 : 5 = 5.
13. Explanation
36 ÷ 4 = 9.
60 ÷ 4 = 15.
72 ÷ 4 = 18.
14. Explanation
There are two simple connections between the second pair of numbers:
333-222=111
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333÷3=111
The second connection matches the first pair, as well, as:
123-222≠41
123÷3=41
Therefore, the second connection is the correct one, and the answer is 240÷3=80.
15. Explanation
rephrased as 505÷5=101. Applying the same relation to the second pair
shows 75÷5=15, which is the correct relation.
Therefore, the correct answer is 600÷5=120.
16. Explanation
The difference between 35 and 7 is the division of 5.
35 ÷ 5 = 7
The difference between 50 and 10 is also the division of 5.

50 ÷ 5 = 10
difference between 30 and ? should be the division of 5, so:
30 ÷ 5 = 6
?=6
17. Explanation
12 ÷ 6 = 2.

84 ÷ 6 = 14.
66 ÷ 6 = 11.
30
18. Explanation
28 ÷ 7 = 4.

21 ÷ 7 = 3.
35 ÷ 7 = 5.
19. Explanation
get from 80 to 8?
80 ÷ 10 = 8.

100 ÷ 10 = 10.
120 ÷ 10 = 12.
20. Explanation
get from 30 to 6?
30 ÷ 5 = 6.
31
45 ÷ 5 = 9.
50 ÷ 5 = 10.
21. Explanation
How do we get from 72 to 6? We see that if we divide the first number by 12, we get
the second number.
72 : 12 = 6.
12 : 12 = 1.
36 : 12 = 3.
22. Explanation
number.
45 ÷ 3 = 15.
99 ÷ 3 = 33.
90 ÷ 3 = 30.
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23. Explanation
get from 30 to 6?
30 ÷ 5 = 6.
45 ÷ 5 = 9.
50 ÷ 5 = 10.
24. Explanation
How do we get from 72 to 6? We see that if we divide the first number by 12, we get
the second number.
72 : 12 = 6.
12 : 12 = 1.
36 : 12 = 3.
25. Explanation
number.
45 ÷ 3 = 15.
99 ÷ 3 = 33.
90 ÷ 3 = 30.
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26. Explanation
12 ÷ 6 = 2.

84 ÷ 6 = 14.
66 ÷ 6 = 11.Therefore, 11 is the correct answer.
27. Explanation
28 ÷ 7 = 4.
21 ÷ 7 = 3.
35 ÷ 7 = 5.
28. Explanation
get from 80 to 8?
80 ÷ 10 = 8.
100 ÷ 10 = 10.
120 ÷ 10 = 12.
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29. Explanation
We see that if we divide the first number by 5, we get the second number. 40 : 5 =
8.

When we divide 35 by 5, we get 7. 35 : 5 = 7.
25 : 5 = 5.
30. Explanation
36 ÷ 4 = 9.

60 ÷ 4 = 15.
72 ÷ 4 = 18.
31. Explanation
There are two simple connections between the second pair of numbers:
333-222=111
333÷3=111
The second connection matches the first pair, as well, as:
123-222≠41
123÷3=41
Therefore, the second connection is the correct one, and the answer is 240÷3=80.
35
32. Explanation
rephrased as 505÷5=101. Applying the same relation to the second pair
shows 75÷5=15, which is the correct relation.
Therefore, the correct answer is 600÷5=120.
33. Explanation
The answer is 6.

35 ÷ 5 = 7

50 ÷ 5 = 10
difference between 30 and ? should be the division of 5, so:
30 ÷ 5 = 6
?=6
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1.5 混合
1. Explanation
get from 1 to 11? You can do that by adding 10 to 1:
1 + 10 = 11.
Does this rule work for the second pair as well? When you add 10 to 30 you get 40,
not 301, so this is not the correct rule in this question. The rule must apply to all
pairs.
How else can you get from 1 to 11? 11 is very close to the result of multiplying 1 by
10, which is 10, with the addition of 1:
1 × 10 + 1 = 11.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When you multiply 30 by 10 and add
1, you get 301:
30 × 10 + 1 = 301.
You see that the rule "multiply the first number by 10 and add 1 to get the second"
works in both pairs, so in the next pair, you should also multiply by 10 and add 1:
55 × 10 + 1 = 551.
2. Explanation
The simple possible connection between the numbers in the first pair (10 → 22) is:
10 + 12 = 22
However, the second pair (8 → 18) does not share the same connection, as:
8 + 12 ≠ 18
Therefore, there must be a more complex connection.
Solution A
The first possible connection would be a connection made from multiplication and
addition/subtraction. Some of the possibilities are:
10 × 2 + 2 = 22
10 × 3 – 8 = 22
More connections could be found; however, you should try the simplest ones first.
Checking those connections on the second pair yields:
8 × 2 + 2 = 18
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8 × 3 – 8 = 16
The connection which applies for both pairs is the first one, which is: X × 2 + 2,
where X is the number on the left side of the pair.
Using the rule we have found to work shows us:
6 × 2 + 2 = 14
Solution B
Another way of solving questions of this kind, other than examining each pair
separately, is to examine them simultaneously, as follows:
The first number on the three given pairs (10, 8, and 6) have the same connection
between them, which is a difference of 2 (10 – 2 = 8 and 8 - 2 = 6). You can conclude
from this connection that the second number of these pairs (22, 18, and the missing
number) also share the same differences between them.
Since the difference between 22 and 18 is 4 (22 – 4 = 18), you can conclude that the
second number of the third pair will have that same difference from 18:
18 – 4 = 14
Note that this type of solution is not always possible but, when it is, it may save some
time.
3. Explanation
connections are additions and subtractions, however, the subtraction does not fit both
pairs, as shown below:
58 – 38 = 20 however 34 – 38 ≠ 12 so it is clear this is not the correct rule.
Another possible connection can involve multiplication or division. 58 is not divisible
by 20, thus, you can try to find a divisor for 58 that will result in a quotient close to 20.
Since 58 is not divisible by 3 or 4, the only possible option is to divide it by 2: 58 ÷ 2
= 29
To get from 29 to 20 you need to subtract 9: 29 – 9 = 20
From there, we can try to match this rule with the second pair:
34 ÷ 2 = 17 → 17 – 9 = 8 → 8 ≠ 12, so you can see that this rule is also incorrect.
By continuing to try using division to solve the problem, another possible option
would be to use addition or subtraction first and then divide. The simplest such
connection is to add 2 and then divide by 3:
58 + 2 = 60 → 60 ÷ 3 = 20
Checking this connection on the second pair also yields the correct result:
34 + 2 = 36 → 36 ÷ 3 = 12
Since this rule applies to both pairs, it is the correct connection, and you can use it to
find the answer to the third pair. The rule is: (X + 2) ÷ 3, where X is the number on
the left side of each pair.
Applying it to the third pair will show:
38
22 + 2 = 24 → 24 ÷ 3 = 8
4. Explanation
Look at the numbers in the first pair and try to work out the rule they follow.
You can see that if you multiply the first number by 5, you get the second number:
23 × 5 = (20 × 5) + (3 × 5) = 100 + 15 = 115
Check this rule on the second pair to check if it works as well:
17 × 5 = (10 × 5) + (7 × 5) = 500 + 35 = 85
Therefore, the rule that works for the first two pairs is "multiply the first number by 5
to get the second number".
Apply this rule on the third pair and get the answer:
18 × 5 = (10 × 5) + (8 × 5) = 50 + 40 = 90
5. Explanation
There are two simple connections between the first pair, 1 and 12:
1×12=12
1+11=12
However, the second pair (2 and 16) does not share those connections, as:
2×12≠16
2+11≠16
Therefore, there must be a less simple connection.
Solution A
additions/subtractions. Some of the possibilities are:
1×2+10=12
1×3+9=12
1×4+8=12
1×5+7=12
More connections that can be written, however you should try the simple ones first.

2×2+10=14
2×3+9=15
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2×4+8=16
2×5+7=17
The only connection which applies for both pairs is the third one: X ×4+8, where X is
the number on the left side of the pair.
Therefore, the correct number is 4×4+8=24.
Solution B
1 and 2 are following numbers, therefore knowing the numbers they point to can help
you understand the series.
The numbers given in ascending order are:
[1→12]
[2→16]
[3→?]
[4→?]
In order to get 12 out of 1 you need to add 11 and in order to get 16 out of 2 you need
to add 14. Visually:
1+11=12
2+14=16
Since 1 and 2 are following numbers, you can deduce that every following number is
added with 3 more than the one preceding it. Therefore, 3 will be added with a
number great by 3 than 14, which is 17, followed by 4 which will be added with a
number greater than 17 by 3, creating the series:
1+11=12
2+14=16
3+17=20
4+20=24
Therefore, the correct answer is 24.
6. Explanation
3 + 23 = 26.
Does this rule work for the second pair as well? When you add 23 to 7 you get 30 and
not 58, so this is not the correct rule in this question, as the rule must apply to all
pairs.
How else can you get from 3 to 26? 26 is very close to the result of multiplying 3 by 8,
40
which is 24, with the addition of 2:
3 × 8 + 2 = 26.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When you multiply 7 by 8 and add 2,
you get 58:
7 × 8 + 2 = 58.
You see that the rule "multiply the first number by 8 and add 2 to get the second"
works in both pairs, so in the next pair you should also multiply by 8 and add 2:
10 × 8 + 2 = 82.
7. Explanation
But does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we add 5 to 3 we get 8 and
not 10, so this is not the right rule in this question because the rule must apply to all
pairs.
You can multiply 2 by 3 and add 1: 2×3+1=7
When we multiply 3 by 3 and add 1: 3 × 3 + 1 = 10.
We see that the rule "multiply the first number by 3, add 1 and get the second
number" works in both pairs, so in the next pair we should also multiply by 3 and add
1: 5 × 3 + 1 = 16
8. Explanation
10 + 106 = 116.
Does this rule work for the second pair as well? When you add 106 to 12 you get 118
and not 140, so this is not the correct rule in this question, because the rule must apply
to all pairs.
How else can you get from 10 to 116? 116 is very close to the result of multiplying 10
by 12, which is 120, with the subtraction of 4:
10 × 12 - 4 = 116.
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Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When you multiply 12 by 12 and
subtract 4, you get 140:
12 × 12 - 4 = 140.
You see that the rule "multiply the first number by 12 and subtract 4 to get the
second" works in both pairs, so in the next pair you should also multiply by 12 and
subtract 4:
6 × 12 - 4 = 68.
9. Explanation
How do we get from 20 to 6? We can do that by subtracting 14 from 20:
20 - 14 = 6.
get 10 and not 7, so this is not the right rule in this question, because the rule must
apply to all pairs.

6 is very close to the result of dividing 20 by 4, which is 5, with the addition of 1:
20 ÷ 4 + 1 = 6.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we divide 24 by 4 and add 1,
we get 7:
24 ÷ 4 + 1 = 7.
We see that the rule "divide the first number by 4 and add 1 to get the second" works
in both pairs, so in the next pair we should also divide by 4 and add 1:
28 ÷ 4 + 1 = 8.
10. Explanation
get from 7 to 20?
We can do that by adding 13 to 7:
7 + 13 = 20.
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But does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we add 13 to 4 we get 17
and not 11, so this is not the right rule in this question, because the rule must apply to
all pairs.

20 is very close to the result of multiplying 7 by 3, which is 21, and subtracting 1:
7 × 3 - 1 = 20.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we multiply 4 by 3 and
subtract 1, we get 11:
4 × 3 - 1 = 11.
We see that the rule "multiply the first number by 3 and subtract 1 to get the second"
works in both pairs, so in the next pair we should also multiply by 3 and subtract 1:
5 × 3 - 1 = 14.
11. Explanation
The simplest connection would involve addition and subtraction, and in this case,
adding 80 to the first number results in the second (4 + 80 = 84), however, this
connection is not compatible with the second pair, as 3 + 80 = 83 ≠ 63. Therefore, you
should look for a more complex connection.
Another possible connection may involve multiplication and division. Notice that if
you multiply the first number by 21, you get the second number:
4 × 21 = (4 × 20) + (4 × 1) = 80 + 4 = 84
Does this rule work for the second pair as well?
When you multiply 3 by 21, you get 63:
3 × 21 = (3 × 20) + (3 × 1) = 60 + 3 = 63
This means that the rule "multiply the first number by 21 to get the second number"
works in both pairs, so for the third pair you should use the same rule to find the
answer:
6 × 21 = (6 × 20) + (6 × 1) = 120 + 6 = 126
12. Explanation
get from 10 to 21?
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We can do that by adding 11 to 10: 10 + 11 = 21.
all pairs.

21 is very close to the result of multiplying 10 by 2, which is 20, with the addition of
1:
10 × 2 + 1 = 21.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we multiply 3 by 2 and add 1,
we get 7:
3 × 2 + 1 = 7.
We see that the rule "multiply the first number by 2 and add 1 to get the second"
works in both pairs, so in the next pair we should also multiply by 2 and add 1:
2 × 2 + 1 = 5.
13. Explanation
Look at the numbers in the first pair to try to find the rule they follow. How do you
get from 84 to 14?
Notice that if you divide the first number by 6, you get the second number:
84 ÷ 6 = 14
Simple way of solving this:
84 = 60 + 24.
60 ÷ 6 = 10; 24 ÷ 6 = 4
10 + 4 = 14
When you divide 102 by 6, you get 17.
Simple way of solving this:
102 = 60 + 42
60 ÷ 6 = 10; 42 ÷ 6 = 7
10 + 7 = 17
This means that the rule "divide the first number by 6 to get the second number"
works on both pairs, so for the third pair you should use it to find the answer:
150 ÷ 6 = 25
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14. Explanation
get from 57 to 171?
You can see that if you multiply the first number by 3, you get the second number:
57 × 3 = (50 × 3) + (7 × 3) = 150 + 21 = 171
Check this rule on the second pair to check if it works as well:
76 × 3 = (70 × 3) + (6 × 3) = 210 + 18 = 228
Therefore, the rule that works for the first two pairs is "multiply the first number by 3
to get the second number". Apply this rule on the third pair to get the answer:
85 × 3 = (80 × 3) + (5 × 3) = 240 + 15 = 255
15. Explanation
12 - 7 = 5.
apply to all pairs.
How else can we get from 12 to 5? 5 is very close to the result of dividing 12 by 3,
12 ÷ 3 + 1 = 5.
we get 6:
15 ÷ 3 + 1 = 6.
18 ÷ 3 + 1 = 7.
16. Explanation
How do we get from 8 to 20? We can do it by adding 12 to 8:
8 + 12 = 20.
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and not 26, so this is not the right rule in this question, because the same rule must
apply to all pairs.
How else can we get from 8 to 20? Note that 20 is pretty close to the result of
multiplying 8 by 2, which is 16, with the addition of 4:
8 × 2 + 4 = 20.
we get 26.
11 × 2 + 4 = 26.
The rule "multiply the first number by 2 and add 4 to get the second" works in both
pairs, so in the next pair we should also multiply by 2 and add 4:
5 × 2 + 4 = 14.
17. Explanation
15 + 35 = 50
However, the second pair (10 → 35) does not share that same connection:
10 + 35 ≠ 35 (notice that the difference is 25: 10 + 25 = 35)
Since 50 is not divisible by 15, a possible connection could be using
multiplication and addition/subtraction. Some of the possibilities are:
15 × 2 + 20 = 50
15 × 3 + 5 = 50
15 × 4 – 10 = 50
More connections can be found; however, you should try the simplest ones first.
Checking those connections on the second pair shows:
10 × 2 + 20 = 40 ≠ 35
10 × 3 + 5 = 35
10 × 4 – 10 = 30 ≠ 35
The rule that works for both pairs is the second one: X × 3 + 5
[15 → 50]
15 × 3 + 5 = 50
[10 → 35]
10 × 3 + 5 = 35
Using this rule on the third pair, you can find the answer:
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[7 → ?]
7 × 3 + 5 = 26
18. Explanation
The simplest connection between 22 and 91 would be to find their difference, which
is: 22+69=91.
In order to answer this question, you must check if that connection fits the rest of the
given numbers:
25+69≠103
This connection does not fit all the numbers, and therefore it is incorrect.
Another connection possible is to apply multiplication or division. 91 is not divisible

by 22, so the connection probably involves two steps.
You should look for a number to multiply 22 with, so that the product will be close to
91 and add/subtract the difference, such as:
22×2+47=91
22×3+25=91
22×4+3=91
Of those connections, the third option does match the second pair, as:
25×2+47≠103
25×3+25≠103
25×4+3=103
Therefore, the third connection is correct. Thus, the correct answer is 18×4+3=75.
19. Explanation

12 = 4
3

30 = 10
3
47
So the next series should also be the division of 3, so
15= 5
3
?= 5
20. Explanation
and not 30, so this is not the right rule in this question because the rule must apply to
all pairs.
How else can we get from 0 to 2? Since 0 times any number equals 0, it will be
simpler to find a rule for the second pair first.
So, how else can we get from 14 to 30?
You can multiply 14 by 2 and add 2: 14 × 2 + 2 = 30
Does this rule work for the first pair, as well?
When we multiply 0 by 2 and add 2: 0 × 2 + 2 = 2.
We see that the rule "multiply the first number by 2, add 2 and get the second
number" works in both pairs, so in the next pair we should also multiply by 2 and add
2: 15 × 2 + 2 = 32
21. Explanation
get from 99 to 10? You can do that by subtracting 89 from 99:
99 - 89 = 10.
Does this rule work for the second pair as well? When you subtract 89 from 27 you
get -62 and not 2, so this is not the correct rule in this question, as the rule must apply
to all pairs.
How else can you get from 99 to 10? 10 is very close to the result of dividing 99 by 9,
which is 11, with the subtraction of 1:
99 ÷ 9 - 1 = 10.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When you divide 27 by 9 and
27 ÷ 9 - 1 = 2.
You see that the rule "divide the first number by 9 and subtract 1 to get the second"
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works in both pairs, so in the next pair you should also divide by 9 and subtract 1:
90 ÷ 9 - 1 = 9.
22. Explanation
The simplest connection between 7 and 36 would be to addition: 7+29=36.

pairs. For the second pair:
8+29≠41
This connection does not fit all the pairs, and therefore it is incorrect.

by 7, so the connection probably involves two steps. You should look for a number to
multiply 7 with, so that the product will be close to 36 and add/subtract the difference,
such as:
7×3+15=36
7×4+8=36
7×5+1=36
8×3+15≠41
8×4+8≠41
8×5+1=41
23. Explanation
22 + 18 = 40.
Does this rule work for the second pair as well? When you add 18 to 33 you get 51
and not 62, so this is not the correct rule in this question, as the rule must apply to all
pairs.
How else can you get from 22 to 40? 40 is very close to the result of multiplying 22
by 2, which is 44, with the subtraction of 4:
22 × 2 - 4 = 40.
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Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When you multiply 33 by 2 and
33 × 2 - 4 = 62.
You see that the rule "multiply the first number by 2 and subtract 4 to get the second"
works in both pairs, so in the next pair you should also multiply by 2 and subtract 4:
105 × 2 - 4 = 206.
Alternatively, you can reach the same answer by subtracting 2 and then multiplying
by 2.
(22 - 2) × 2 = 40
(33 - 2) × 2 = 62
(105 - 2) × 2 =206
24. Explanation
connections are additions and subtractions; however, it does not fit both pairs:
54 – 37 = 17
However, 63 – 37 = 26 ≠ 20, so this rule is not the right one.
Another possible rule could involve multiplication or division. 54 is not divisible by
17, so you need to try to find a divisor for 54 that will result in a quotient close to 17.
Some divisors of 54 are:
54 ÷ 2 = 27
54 ÷ 3 = 18
Therefore, two possible connections between 54 and 17 are:
54 ÷ 2 - 10 = 17
54 ÷ 3 – 1 = 17
Try applying these connections to the second pair:
63 ÷ 2 - 10 ≠ 20 (63 is not even divisible by 2)
63 ÷ 3 – 1 = 21 – 1 = 20
Since the second connection is compatible with both pairs, we know that it is the
correct connection and the rule is: “divide the first number by 4 and subtract 1 to get
the second number” (X ÷ 3 – 1, where X is the first number of each pair).
Apply the rule you found on the third pair to get the answer:
75 ÷ 3 – 1 = 25 – 1 = 24
25. Explanation
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The simplest connection between 42 and 13 would be to find their
difference: 42-29=13
In order to answer this question, you must check to see if that connection fits the rest
of the given numbers:
84-29≠27

by 13, so the connection probably involves two steps. You should look for a number
to multiply 13 with, so that the product will be close to 42 and add/subtract the
difference, such as:
13×2+16=42
13×3+3=42
13×4-10=42
Of those connections, the second option does match the second pair, as:
27×2+16≠84
27×3+3=84
27×4-10≠84
Therefore, the second connection is correct. Applying it on the third pair creates the
equation ?×3+3=69, which makes the correct answer 22.
26. Explanation
The simplest connection between 6 and 25 is 6+19=25, however it does not apply to
the second pair, as 3+19≠19.
Since a simple addition is not enough, multiplication might be the answer. In order to
connect 6 to 25 it is possible to check different options:
6×2+13=25
6×3+7=25
6×4+1=25
Then, checking if one of the connections matches the second pair of numbers given:
3×2+13=19
3×3+7≠19
3×4+1≠19
The first connection matches both pairs, and therefore the answer is 4×2+13=21.
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27. Explanation
21 - 11 = 10
However, the second pair (30 → 13) does not share the same connection:
30 - 11 = 19 ≠ 13
Another possible connection would be one made from division and
addition/subtraction. Some of the possibilities are:
(21 – 1) ÷ 2 = 20 ÷ 2 = 10
21 ÷ 3 + 3 = 7 + 3 = 10
More connections could be found; however, you should try the simplest ones first.
Checking these connections on the second pair shows:
(30 – 1) ÷ 2 ≠ 10 (notice that 29 is not divisible by 2)
30 ÷ 3 + 3 = 10 + 3 = 13
The connection which applies for both pairs is the second one, which follows the rule
“divide the first number by 3 and then add 3 to get the second number (X ÷ 3 + 3,
where X is the number on the left side of the pair).
Use this rule on the third pair to find the answer:
45 ÷ 3 + 3 = 15 + 3 = 18
Note: another possible connection, which is slightly more complex but also works for
both pairs, is “add 9 to the first number and then divide by 3 to get the second number
((X + 9) ÷ 3). Applying the rule to all three pairs yields the same answer:
(21 + 9) ÷ 3 = 30 ÷ 3 = 10
(30 + 9) ÷ 3 = 39 ÷ 3 = 13
(45 + 9) ÷ 3 = 54 ÷ 3 = 18
28. Explanation
To find the missing number, you must find the rule connecting the numbers in the first
and second pairs and apply it on the last number given.
The simplest connection of 15 and 3 is division, since 15 is divisible by 3:15 ÷ 3 = 5
Therefore, the connection can be phrased as 3 × 5 = 15.
However, it does not match the second pair as 4 × 5 ≠ 18, which means there must be
another connection.
15 is also divisible by 3:
15 ÷ 3 = 5
However, this is not what the number 15 points to. To get 3, the result (5) must be
reduced by 2, like so:
15 ÷ 3 - 2 = 5 - 2 = 3
This means the connection can be phrased as:
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X ÷ 3 - 2 (Where X is the number on the left side of the pair and the result is on the
right side of the pair).
You can see this connection is also kept for the second pair:
18 ÷ 3 - 2 = 6 - 2 = 4
Once you have found the connection, all that’s left is to apply that connection on the
last pair and get the result:
21 ÷ 3 - 2 = 7 - 2 = 5
29. Explanation
The simplest connection between 11 and 6 is 11-5=6, however it does not match the
second pair of numbers, as 15-5≠8.
11 is a prime number, which means it is only divisible by itself and 1. In addition, 11
is bigger than 6, so 6 must be increased using multiplication to a number close to 11.
The simplest way is 6×2=12, and in order to get 11 the connection would
be 6×2-1=12-1=11 (Or alternatively (11+1)÷2=6)).
This connection matches the second pair as (15+1)÷2=8 (or 8×2-1=16-1=15)).
Since the connection is correct, all that is left is to apply the connection on the last
pair:
(9+1)÷2=5
30. Explanation
6×2+13=25
6×3+7=25
6×4+1=25
3×2+13=19
3×3+7≠19
3×4+1≠19
31. Explanation
81 is not divisible by 8, therefore the connection will probably involve two steps. To
get to 81 from 8, a simple way would be to multiply 8 by 10 and add 1, like
so: 8×10+1=81.
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However, this connection does not suit the second pair, as 7×10+1≠72. On the other
hand, it is easy to notice that 7×10+2=72.
Therefore, the connection between them, in descending order, is:

8×10+1=81
7×10+2=72
The numbers on the right side of the pair are multiplied by 10 and a different number
is added to them. As 7 and 8 are following numbers, you can notice that the preceding
number is added with a number greater by 1 than its successor.
In addition, 54 is smaller than 72, so the number paired with it will be smaller than 7.
Applying that connection on the predecessor of 7, which is 6, shows:
6×10+3=63
63 is still bigger than 54, therefore you need to check if the connection fits 6
predecessor, which is 5:
5×10+4=54
The connection matches all the pairs of numbers; therefore, the correct answer is 5.
Alternative Solution
Students who are familiar with the multiplication table can notice 81, 72 and 54 are all
multiples of 9 and use that to find a connection:
81=9×9
72=9×8
54=9×6
However, instead of having the numbers nine and eight for the first two pairs, you see
eight and seven (that is 9 – 1 = 8 and 8 – 1 = 7). Therefore, instead of six, you should
have 6 – 1 = 5.
32. Explanation
A simple connection between 306 and 150 is 306-156=150, however it does not
match the second pair of numbers, as 800-156≠397.
306 is not divisible by 150 and therefore the connection will probably involve two
steps. In addition, 306 is bigger than 150, so 150 must be increased using
multiplication to a number close to 306.
The simplest way is 150×2+6=306 (Or alternatively 306÷2-3=153-3=150)).
This connection matches the second pair
as 800÷2-3=400-3=397 (or 397×2+6=794+6=800) and, therefore, this is the correct
connection.
All that is left is to apply the connection to the last pair:
750÷2-3=375-3=372
33. Explanation
54
84-29≠27
13×2+16=42
13×3+3=42
13×4-10=42
27×2+16≠84
27×3+3=84
27×4-10≠84
34. Explanation
The correct answer is 7.5.
There are two ways to answer this question:
Solution A - Recognizing the Series
6 and 7 are following numbers, therefore knowing the number they point to can help
Notice 6 is also the following number of 5, which is the number you are asked about.
Thus, understanding the series will give you an immediate answer.
[5→?]
[6→8]
[7→8.5]
In order to get 8 out of 6 you need to add 2, and in order to get 8.5 out of 7 you need
to add 1.5. Visually:
6+2=8
7+1.5=8.5
added with 0.5 less than the one preceding it. Therefore, 5 will be added with a
number greater by 0.5 than 2, which is 2.5, creating the series:
5+2.5 = 7.5
6+2=8
7+1.5=8.5
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Therefore, the correct answer is 7.5.
Solution B – Finding the connection
The simplest connection between 7 and 8.5 would be to find their
difference: 7+1.5=8.5
6+1.5≠8
This connection does not fit all of the numbers, and therefore it is incorrect.
Another connection possible is to apply multiplication or division. 7 is a prime
number and therefore is only divisible by itself and 1. Moreover, in order to find a
mathematical connection between the two numbers you have to find a way to get 0.5
out of 7. The simplest way would be to divide it by 2:
7÷2=3.5
However, although the number includes 0.5, it is not the added number. So, in order
to get from 3.5 to 8.5 you can just add 5:
3.5+5=8.5.
To summarize: The connection between 7 and 8.5 can be:
7÷2+5=8.5
Once you have found a connection, apply it on the rest of the group to see if it fits:
6÷2+5=3+5=8
The connection fits all the numbers and therefore it is correct. Apply it to the last
number given to get the result:
5÷2+5=2.5+5=7.5
35. Explanation
1×12=12
1+11=12
2×12≠16
2+11≠16
Solution A
1×2+10=12
1×3+9=12
1×4+8=12
1×5+7=12
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2×2+10=14
2×3+9=15
2×4+8=16
2×5+7=17
Solution B
[1→12]
[2→16]
[3→?]
[4→?]
1+11=12
2+14=16
1+11=12
2+14=16
3+17=20
4+20=24
36. Explanation
connections are additions and subtractions, however it does not fit both pairs, as:
96-73=23, however, 72-73≠17.
This connection does not match both pairs and therefore is incorrect.
by 23, thus you need to find a divisor for 96 that will result in a quotient close to 23.
A few divisors of 96 are:
96÷2=48
96÷3=32
96÷4=24
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24 is the successor of 23, and the best option from the options above. Therefore, we
can phrase the connection between 96 and 23 as:
96÷4-1=23
This connection also matches the second pair, as 72÷4-1=17, and therefore it is
correct.
Applying it to 52 yields 52÷4-1=12, which is the correct answer.
37. Explanation
The simplest connection between 7 and 3 is subtraction: 7-4=3, however it does not
match the second pair, as 17-4≠8.
Therefore, there must be a different connection. As 7 is not divisible by 3, the
connection will probably involve two steps.
To get a 7 out of 3 using multiplication, there are a few simple options:
3×2+1=7
3×3-2=7
Applying this connection on the second pair of numbers shows:
8×2+1=17
8×3-2=22
Since the first connection matches both pairs, it is the correct connection. Applying
that connection on the third pair yields ?×2+1=15, and solving this equation reveals
the answer is 7.
38. Explanation
The simplest connection between 6 and 19 is addition: 6+13=19, however it does not
match the second pair as, 16+13≠49.
As 19 is not divisible by 6, the connection probably involves two steps. You should
look for a number to multiply 6 with, so that the product will be close to 19, such as:
6×2+7=19
6×3+1=19
16×2+7≠49
16×3+1=49
Therefore, the second connection is correct, and applying it to 13 yields 13×3+1=40,
which makes 40 the correct answer.
39. Explanation
of the given numbers: 21-18≠11
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You should look for a number to multiply 19 with so that the product will be close to
19×2-1=37
19×3-20=37
Of those connections, only the first option matches the second pair, as:
11×2-1=21
11×3-20≠21
Therefore, the first connection is correct. Applying it on the third pair creates the
equation ?×2-1=15, which makes the correct answer 8.
40. Explanation
is: 22+69=91.
given numbers:
25+69≠103
22×2+47=91
22×3+25=91
22×4+3=91
25×2+47≠103
25×3+25≠103
25×4+3=103
41. Explanation
8+29≠41
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such as:
7×3+15=36
7×4+8=36
7×5+1=36
8×3+15≠41
8×4+8≠41
8×5+1=41
42. Explanation
get from 10 to 21?
all pairs.

1:
10 × 2 + 1 = 21.
we get 7:
3 × 2 + 1 = 7.
2 × 2 + 1 = 5.
43. Explanation
get from 7 to 20?
7 + 13 = 20.
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all pairs.

7 × 3 - 1 = 20.
4 × 3 - 1 = 11.
5 × 3 - 1 = 14.
Therefore, 14 is the correct answer
44. Explanation
get from 2 to 9?
all pairs.

9 is very close to the result of multiplying 2 by 4, which is 8, with the addition of 1:
2 × 4 + 1 = 9.
we get 21:
5 × 4 + 1 = 21.
6 × 4 + 1 = 25.
45. Explanation
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get from 20 to 11?
We can do that by subtracting 9 from 20: 20 - 9 = 11. But does this rule work for the
second pair, as well? When we subtract 9 from 10 we get 1 and not 6, so this is not the
right rule in this question, because the rule must apply to all pairs.

20 ÷ 2 + 1 = 11.
we get 6:
10 ÷ 2 + 1 = 6.
8 ÷ 2 + 1 = 5.
46. Explanation
all pairs.

4 × 4 + 2 = 18.
we get 22:
5 × 4 + 2 = 22.
6 × 4 + 2 = 26.
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47. Explanation
How do we get from 10 to 32? We can do that by adding 22 to 10: 10 + 22 = 32.
all pairs.

2:
10 × 3 + 2 = 32.
we get 35:
11 × 3 + 2 = 35.
12 × 3 + 2 = 38.
48. Explanation
How do we get from 44 to 23? We can do that by subtracting 21 from 44: 44 - 21 =
23.
apply to all pairs.

44 ÷ 2 + 1 = 23.
we get 12:
22 ÷ 2 + 1 = 12.
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32 ÷ 2 + 1 = 17.
49. Explanation
12 - 7 = 5.
apply to all pairs.
12 ÷ 3 + 1 = 5.
we get 6:
15 ÷ 3 + 1 = 6.
18 ÷ 3 + 1 = 7.
50. Explanation
10.
get (-10) and not 5, so this is not the right rule in this question, because the rule must
apply to all pairs.
44 ÷ 4 - 1 = 10.
Does this rule work for the second pair, as well? When we divide 24 by 4 and subtract
1, we get 5:
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24 ÷ 4 - 1 = 5.
We see that the rule "divide the first number by 4 and subtract 1 to get the second"
works in both pairs, so in the next pair we should also divide by 4 and subtract 1:
16 ÷ 4 - 1 = 3.
51. Explanation
8 + 12 = 20.
apply to all pairs.
8 × 2 + 4 = 20.
we get 26.
11 × 2 + 4 = 26.
5 × 2 + 4 = 14.
52. Explanation
get from 3 to 8?
all pairs.

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3 × 2 + 2 = 8.

When we multiply 6 by 2 and add 2, we get 14:
6 × 2 + 2 = 14.
4 × 2 + 2 = 10.
53. Explanation
all pairs.

6 × 3 + 1 = 19.

7 × 3 + 1 = 22.
5 × 3 + 1 = 16.
54. Explanation
get from 20 to 9?
We can do that by subtracting 11 from 20: 20 - 11 = 9.
apply to all pairs.
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9 is very close to the result of dividing 20 by 2, which is 10, with the subtraction of 1:
20 ÷ 2 - 1 = 9.
1, we get 5:
12 ÷ 2 - 1 = 5.
8 ÷ 2 - 1 = 3.
55. Explanation
We can do that by adding 10 to 3: 3 + 10 = 13. But does this rule work for the second
pair, as well? When we add 10 to 4 we get 14 and not 17, so this is not the right rule
in this question, because the rule must apply to all pairs.

3 × 4 + 1 = 13.
we get 17:
4 × 4 + 1 = 17.
5 × 4 + 1 = 21.
56. Explanation
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all pairs.

8 × 3 + 1 = 25.
we get 28:
9 × 3 + 1 = 28.
10 × 3 + 1 = 31.
57. Explanation
all pairs.
How else can we get from 22 to 45? 45 is very close to the result of multiplying 22 by
22 × 2 + 1 = 45.
we get 47:
23 × 2 + 1 = 47.
25 × 2 + 1 = 51.
58. Explanation
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20 - 14 = 6.
apply to all pairs.

20 ÷ 4 + 1 = 6.
we get 7:
24 ÷ 4 + 1 = 7.
28 ÷ 4 + 1 = 8.
59. Explanation
10.
apply to all pairs.
33 ÷ 3 - 1 = 10.
1, we get 21:
66 ÷ 3 - 1 = 21.
99 ÷ 3 - 1 = 32.
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60. Explanation
get from 3 to 8?
all pairs.

3 × 2 + 2 = 8.

6 × 2 + 2 = 14.
4 × 2 + 2 = 10.
61. Explanation
all pairs.

6 × 3 + 1 = 19.

7 × 3 + 1 = 22.
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5 × 3 + 1 = 16.
62. Explanation
get from 20 to 9?
We can do that by subtracting 11 from 20: 20 - 11 = 9.
apply to all pairs.

9 is very close to the result of dividing 20 by 2, which is 10, with the subtraction of 1:
20 ÷ 2 - 1 = 9.
1, we get 5:
12 ÷ 2 - 1 = 5.
8 ÷ 2 - 1 = 3.
63. Explanation
We can do that by adding 10 to 3: 3 + 10 = 13. But does this rule work for the second
pair, as well? When we add 10 to 4 we get 14 and not 17, so this is not the right rule
in this question, because the rule must apply to all pairs.

3 × 4 + 1 = 13.
we get 17:
4 × 4 + 1 = 17.
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5 × 4 + 1 = 21.
64. Explanation
all pairs.

8 × 3 + 1 = 25.
we get 28:
9 × 3 + 1 = 28.
10 × 3 + 1 = 31.
65. Explanation
all pairs.
How else can we get from 22 to 45? 45 is very close to the result of multiplying 22 by
22 × 2 + 1 = 45.
72
we get 47:
23 × 2 + 1 = 47.
25 × 2 + 1 = 51.
66. Explanation
20 - 14 = 6.
apply to all pairs.

20 ÷ 4 + 1 = 6.
we get 7:
24 ÷ 4 + 1 = 7.
28 ÷ 4 + 1 = 8.
67. Explanation
10.
apply to all pairs.
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33 ÷ 3 - 1 = 10.
1, we get 21:
66 ÷ 3 - 1 = 21.
99 ÷ 3 - 1 = 32.
68. Explanation
get from 10 to 21?
all pairs.
1:
10 × 2 + 1 = 21.
we get 7:
3 × 2 + 1 = 7.
2 × 2 + 1 = 5.
69. Explanation
get from 7 to 20?
7 + 13 = 20.
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all pairs.

7 × 3 - 1 = 20.
4 × 3 - 1 = 11.
5 × 3 - 1 = 14.
70. Explanation
get from 2 to 9?
all pairs.
2 × 4 + 1 = 9.
we get 21:
5 × 4 + 1 = 21.
6 × 4 + 1 = 25.
71. Explanation
get from 20 to 11?
We can do that by subtracting 9 from 20: 20 - 9 = 11. But does this rule work for the
second pair, as well? When we subtract 9 from 10 we get 1 and not 6, so this is not the
right rule in this question, because the rule must apply to all pairs.
20 ÷ 2 + 1 = 11.
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we get 6:
10 ÷ 2 + 1 = 6.
8 ÷ 2 + 1 = 5.
72. Explanation
all pairs.
4 × 4 + 2 = 18.
we get 22:
5 × 4 + 2 = 22.
6 × 4 + 2 = 26.
73. Explanation
all pairs.
2:
10 × 3 + 2 = 32.
we get 35:
11 × 3 + 2 = 35.
12 × 3 + 2 = 38.
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74. Explanation
23.
apply to all pairs.
44 ÷ 2 + 1 = 23.
we get 12:
22 ÷ 2 + 1 = 12.
32 ÷ 2 + 1 = 17.
75. Explanation
12 - 7 = 5.
apply to all pairs.
12 ÷ 3 + 1 = 5.
we get 6:
15 ÷ 3 + 1 = 6.
18 ÷ 3 + 1 = 7.
76. Explanation
10.
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get (-10) and not 5, so this is not the right rule in this question, because the rule must
apply to all pairs.
44 ÷ 4 - 1 = 10.
1, we get 5:
24 ÷ 4 - 1 = 5.
16 ÷ 4 - 1 = 3.
77. Explanation
8 + 12 = 20.
apply to all pairs.
8 × 2 + 4 = 20.
we get 26.
11 × 2 + 4 = 26.
5 × 2 + 4 = 14.
78. Explanation
To find the missing number, you must find the rule connecting the numbers in the first
and second pairs and apply it on the last number given.
The simplest connection of 15 and 3 is division, since 15 is divisible by 3:
15 ÷ 3 = 5
Therefore, the connection can be phrased as 3 × 5 = 15.
However, it does not match the second pair as 4 × 5 ≠ 18, which means there must be
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another connection.
15 is also divisible by 3:
15 ÷ 3 = 5
However, this is not what the number 15 points to. To get 3, the result (5) must be
reduced by 2, like so:
15 ÷ 3 - 2 = 5 - 2 = 3
This means the connection can be phrased as:
X ÷ 3 - 2 (Where X is the number on the left side of the pair and the result is on the
right side of the pair).
You can see this connection is also kept for the second pair:
18 ÷ 3 - 2 = 6 - 2 = 4
Once you have found the connection, all that’s left is to apply that connection on the
last pair and get the result:
21 ÷ 3 - 2 = 7 - 2 = 5
79. Explanation
The simplest connection between 11 and 6 is 11-5=6, however it does not match the
second pair of numbers, as 15-5≠8.
11 is a prime number, which means it is only divisible by itself and 1. In addition, 11
is bigger than 6, so 6 must be increased using multiplication to a number close to 11.
The simplest way is 6×2=12, and in order to get 11 the connection would
be 6×2-1=12-1=11 (Or alternatively (11+1)÷2=6)).
This connection matches the second pair as (15+1)÷2=8 (or 8×2-1=16-1=15)).
Since the connection is correct, all that is left is to apply the connection on the last
pair:
(9+1)÷2=5
80. Explanation
6×2+13=25
6×3+7=25
6×4+1=25
3×2+13=19
79
3×3+7≠19
3×4+1≠19
81. Explanation
81 is not divisible by 8, therefore the connection will probably involve two steps. To
get to 81 from 8, a simple way would be to multiply 8 by 10 and add 1, like
so: 8×10+1=81.
However, this connection does not suit the second pair, as 7×10+1≠72. On the other
hand, it is easy to notice that 7×10+2=72.
Therefore, the connection between them, in descending order, is:
8×10+1=81
7×10+2=72
The numbers on the right side of the pair are multiplied by 10 and a different number
is added to them. As 7 and 8 are following numbers, you can notice that the preceding
number is added with a number greater by 1 than its successor.
In addition, 54 is smaller than 72, so the number paired with it will be smaller than 7.
Applying that connection on the predecessor of 7, which is 6, shows:
6×10+3=63
63 is still bigger than 54, therefore you need to check if the connection fits 6
predecessor, which is 5:
5×10+4=54
The connection matches all the pairs of numbers; therefore, the correct answer is 5.
Alternative Solution
Students who are familiar with the multiplication table can notice 81, 72 and 54 are all
multiples of 9 and use that to find a connection:
81=9×9
72=9×8
54=9×6
However, instead of having the numbers nine and eight for the first two pairs, you see
eight and seven (that is 9 – 1 = 8 and 8 – 1 = 7). Therefore, instead of six, you should
have 6 – 1 = 5.
82. Explanation
A simple connection between 306 and 150 is 306-156=150, however it does not
match the second pair of numbers, as 800-156≠397.
306 is not divisible by 150 and therefore the connection will probably involve two
steps. In addition, 306 is bigger than 150, so 150 must be increased using
multiplication to a number close to 306.
The simplest way is 150×2+6=306 (Or alternatively 306÷2-3=153-3=150)).
This connection matches the second pair
80
as 800÷2-3=400-3=397 (or 397×2+6=794+6=800) and, therefore, this is the correct
connection.
All that is left is to apply the connection to the last pair:
750÷2-3=375-3=372
83. Explanation

84-29≠27

13×2+16=42
13×3+3=42
13×4-10=42
27×2+16≠84
27×3+3=84
27×4-10≠84
84. Explanation
The answer is 7.5.
There are two ways to answer this question:
Solution A - Recognizing the Series
6 and 7 are following numbers, therefore knowing the number they point to can help
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Notice 6 is also the following number of 5, which is the number you are asked about.
Thus, understanding the series will give you an immediate answer.

[5→?]
[6→8]
[7→8.5]
In order to get 8 out of 6 you need to add 2, and in order to get 8.5 out of 7 you need
to add 1.5. Visually:
6+2=8
7+1.5=8.5
added with 0.5 less than the one preceding it. Therefore, 5 will be added with a
number greater by 0.5 than 2, which is 2.5, creating the series:
5+2.5 = 7.5
6+2=8
7+1.5=8.5
Solution B – Finding the connection
The simplest connection between 7 and 8.5 would be to find their

difference: 7+1.5=8.5
6+1.5≠8
This connection does not fit all of the numbers, and therefore it is incorrect.
Another connection possible is to apply multiplication or division. 7 is a prime

number and therefore is only divisible by itself and 1. Moreover, in order to find a
mathematical connection between the two numbers you have to find a way to get 0.5
out of 7. The simplest way would be to divide it by 2:
7÷2=3.5
However, although the number includes 0.5, it is not the added number. So, in order
to get from 3.5 to 8.5 you can just add 5:
3.5+5=8.5.
To summarize: The connection between 7 and 8.5 can be:
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7÷2+5=8.5
Once you have found a connection, apply it on the rest of the group to see if it fits:
6÷2+5=3+5=8
The connection fits all the numbers and therefore it is correct. Apply it to the last
number given to get the result:
5÷2+5=2.5+5=7.5
85. Explanation
1×12=12
1+11=12
2×12≠16
2+11≠16
Solution A
1×2+10=12
1×3+9=12
1×4+8=12
1×5+7=12

2×2+10=14
2×3+9=15
2×4+8=16
2×5+7=17
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Solution B
[1→12]
[2→16]
[3→?]
[4→?]
1+11=12
2+14=16
1+11=12
2+14=16
3+17=20
4+20=24
86. Explanation
connections are additions and subtractions, however it does not fit both pairs, as:
96-73=23, however, 72-73≠17.
This connection does not match both pairs and therefore is incorrect.

by 23, thus you need to find a divisor for 96 that will result in a quotient close to 23.
A f ew divisors of 96 are:
96÷2=48
96÷3=32
96÷4=24
24 is the successor of 23, and the best option from the options above. Therefore, we
can phrase the connection between 96 and 23 as:
96÷4-1=23
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This connection also matches the second pair, as 72÷4-1=17, and therefore it is
correct.
Applying it to 52 yields 52÷4-1=12, which is the correct answer.
87. Explanation
The simplest connection between 7 and 3 is subtraction: 7-4=3, however it does not
match the second pair, as 17-4≠8.
Therefore, there must be a different connection. As 7 is not divisible by 3, the
connection will probably involve two steps.
To get a 7 out of 3 using multiplication, there are a few simple options:
3×2+1=7
3×3-2=7
Applying this connection on the second pair of numbers shows:
8×2+1=17
8×3-2=22
Since the first connection matches both pairs, it is the correct connection. Applying
that connection on the third pair yields ?×2+1=15, and solving this equation reveals
the answer is 7.
88. Explanation
The simplest connection between 6 and 19 is addition: 6+13=19, however it does not
match the second pair as, 16+13≠49.
As 19 is not divisible by 6, the connection probably involves two steps. You should
look for a number to multiply 6 with, so that the product will be close to 19, such as:
6×2+7=19
6×3+1=19
16×2+7≠49
16×3+1=49
Therefore, the second connection is correct, and applying it to 13 yields 13×3+1=40,

which makes 40 the correct answer.
89. Explanation
of the given numbers: 21-18≠11
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You should look for a number to multiply 19 with so that the product will be close to
19×2-1=37
19×3-20=37
Of those connections, only the first option matches the second pair, as:
11×2-1=21
11×3-20≠21
Therefore, the first connection is correct. Applying it on the third pair creates the
equation ?×2-1=15, which makes the correct answer 8.
90. Explanation
is: 22+69=91.
given numbers:
25+69≠103

22×2+47=91
22×3+25=91
22×4+3=91
25×2+47≠103
25×3+25≠103
25×4+3=103
91. Explanation
86
8+29≠41

such as:
7×3+15=36
7×4+8=36
7×5+1=36
8×3+15≠41
8×4+8≠41
8×5+1=41
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2. Number Series
2.1 加
1. Explanation
In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by 1.
The pattern is: +1, +1, +1, ...
The last number in this series is 4, the next number in the series should be larger than
4 by 1.
4+1=5
2. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 2 is added, then 5 is added; then 2 again,
then 5, and so on.
The pattern is: +2, +5, +2, +5, ...
The last two numbers in the series are 10 and 15, 15 is larger than 10 by 5, so the next
number in the series should be larger than 15 by 2.
15 + 2 = 17
3. Explanation
The pattern is: +14, +14, +14, ...
79 by 14.
79 + 14 = 93
88
4. Explanation
then 9, and so on.
The pattern is: +7,+9,+7,+9,...
69+9=78
5. Explanation
In this series the pattern is as follows: 0 is added, then 1 is added, then 2 is added,
then 3 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: +0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, …
In other words, when moving from one term to another, you need to add 1 more than
the number you added to the previous term.
Therefore, the next term will be 16 increased by 6, which is 1 more than 5:
16 + 6 = 22
6. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows:
First, 9 is added, then 8 is added, then 9 is added again, then 8 is added again, and so
on.
The pattern is: +9, +8, +9, +8, ...
The last two numbers in this series are 63 and 72. 72 is larger than 63 by 9 (+9), so
the next number in the series should be larger than 72 by 8 (+8).
72 + 8 = 80
7. Explanation
First, 0 is added (the number remains the same), then 1 is added, then 2 is added, and
so on.
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The pattern is: +0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, …
The last two numbers in the series are 22 and 27. 27 is larger than 22 by 5 (+5), so the
next number should be larger than 27 by 6:
27 + 6 = 33
Thus, 33 is the correct answer.
8. Explanation
The pattern is: +11, +11, +11, …
The last number in this series is 79, so the next number in the series should be larger
than 79 by 11:
79 + 11 = 90
9. Explanation
First, 9 is added, then 6 is added; then 9 is added again, then 6 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: +9, +6, +9, +6, ...
The last two numbers in this series are 49 and 55. Since 55 is larger than 49 by 6 (+6),
the next number in the series should be larger than 55 by 9 (+9):
55 + 9 = 64
Alternatively, you can look separately at two parallel patterns, one for the odd terms
and the other for the even terms.
In this case, both patterns (odd terms and even terms) are the same and increasing by
15.
The pattern is: 10, 19, 25, 34, 40, 49, 55, ...
We are missing the eighth number, which is an even term, therefore it should be
larger than the last even term (the sixth) by 15. The sixth number is 49, so:
49 + 15 = 64
Using either of these methods results in the same answer and therefore, the correct
answer is 64.
10. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first 5 is added, then 4 is added, then 3 is added,
The pattern is: +5, +4, +3, +2, ...
The last two numbers in this series are 13 and 15. 15 is larger than 13 by 2, so the next
number in the series should be bigger than 15 by 1.
90
15 + 1 = 16.
11. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: First 4 is added, then 5 is added, then 6 is
added, then 7 is added, then 8 is added, then 9 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: +4, +5, +6, +7, +8, +9 …
We can see that each time, we add a larger number by 1 to get the next number.
The last two numbers in this series are 47 and 56. 56 is greater than 47 by 9, so the
next number in the series should be greater than 56 by 10:
56 + 10 = 66.
12. Explanation
First 5 is added, then 4 is added, then 5 is added again, then 4 is added again, and so
on.
The pattern is: +5, +4, +5, +4, ...
the next number in the series should be larger than 32 by 5 (+5).
32 + 5 = 37
and the other for the even terms. In this case, both patterns (odd terms and even terms)
are the same, increasing by 9.
The pattern is: 5, 10, 14, 19, 23, 28, 32, ...
larger than the last even term (the sixth) by 9. The sixth number is 28, so:
28 + 9 = 37
Using either of these methods results in the same answer and therefore, the answer
is 37.
13. Explanation
First, 5 is added, then 4 is added, then 3 is added, then 2, and so on.
The pattern is: +5, +4, +3, +2, ...
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25 + 0 = 25
14. Explanation
The pattern is: +15, +15, +15, ...
than 80 by 15.
80 + 15 = 95
15. Explanation
then 9, and so on.
The pattern is: +1, +9, +1, +9, ...
70 + 9 = 79
16. Explanation
The pattern is: +10, +10, +10, ...
43 by 10.
92
43 + 10 = 53
17. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 1 is added, then again 1 is added, then 2 is
added, then again 2 is added; then the pattern repeats itself: 1 is added, then again 1 is
added, then 2 is added, then again 2 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: +1, +1, +2, +2, +1, +1, +2, +2, ...
(It is always important to examine a pattern carefully in order not to miss a small
change in the pattern like the one that takes place here.)
The last three numbers in the series are 10, 12, and 14; 12 is larger than 10 by 2, and
14 is larger than 12 by 2. Therefore, the next number in the series should be larger
than 14 by 1, (as we have passed the part of the pattern where we add 2 to each
number, and returned to the part where we add 1 to each number).
14 + 1 = 15
18. Explanation
The pattern is: +11, +11, +11, ...
47 by 11.
47 + 11 = 58
19. Explanation
11 is added to the first number, then 10 is added, then 9 is added, then 8 is added, and
so on. The addition to each number in the series is 1 less than the previous addition.
93
The pattern is: +11, +10, +9, +8, ...
95 + 4 = 99
20. Explanation
In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by one-half (0.5).
The pattern is: +0.5, +0.5, +0.5, ...
The last number in this series is 3.5, so the next number in the series should be larger
than 3.5 by 0.5.
3.5 + 0.5 = 4
21. Explanation
then 2, and so on.
The pattern is: +4, +2, +4, +2, ...
The last two numbers in the series are 13 and 17. 17 is larger than 13 by 4, so the
next number in the series should be larger than 17 by 2.
17 + 2 = 19
22. Explanation
then 0, and so on.
The pattern is: +3, +0, +3, +0,...
Another way to look at it is that starting with the second number, each number repeats
itself before the next stage of the pattern, so essentially the pattern is as follows:
every pair of numbers is larger than the pair before it by 3.
or: +3, +3, +3, ... by pairs (except for the first number).
number in the series should be a repeat of the last number (the number 10).
or: 10 + 0 = 10
23. Explanation
then 5, and so on.
94
The pattern is: +2, +5, +2, +5, ...
The last two numbers in the series are 10 and 15, 15 is larger than 10 by 5, so the
15 + 2 = 17
24. Explanation
In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by three-tenths (0.3).
The pattern is: +0.3, +0.3, +0.3, ...
than 1.6 by 0.3.
1.6 + 0.3 = 1.9
Therefore, 1.9 is the correct answer.
25. Explanation
The pattern is: +15, +15, +15, ...
than 80 by 15.
80 + 15 = 95
26. Explanation
then 9, and so on.
The pattern is: +7,+9,+7,+9,...
69+9=78
27. Explanation
In this series, we have a pattern that alternates between 5 and a number pattern. In
other words, every other number is a 5, and between the 5's we have a number pattern
where every number is larger than the number before it by 1.
The pattern is:
95
The last two numbers in this series are 3 and 5. Since the last number was 5, the next
number in the series should be a number that is 1 more than 3.
3+1=4
28. Explanation
The pattern is: +2 ,+2 ,+2, ...
The last number in this series is 28, the next number in the series should be larger
than 28 by 2.
28 + 2 = 30
29. Explanation
then 1, and so on.
The pattern is: +3, +1, +3, +1,...
The last two numbers in the series are 11 and 12. 12 is larger than 11 by 1, so the
12 + 3 = 15
30. Explanation
then 3, and so on.
The pattern is: +4, +3, +4, +3, ...
22 + 4 = 26
31. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 1 is added, then again 1 is added, then 2
is added; then 1 again, then again 1, then 2, and so on.
The pattern is: +1, +1, +2, +1, +1, +2, ...
than 12 by 2.
96
12 + 2 = 14
32. Explanation
In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by two-tenths (0.2).
The pattern is: +0.2, +0.2, +0.2, ...
than 7.9 by 0.2.
7.9 + 0.2 = 8.1
33. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 1 is added, then again 1 is added, then 2
is added, then again 2 is added; then the pattern repeats itself: 1 is added, then again 1
is added, then 2 is added, then again 2 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: +1, +1, +2, +2, +1, +1, +2, +2, ...
14 + 1 = 15
34. Explanation
In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by four-hundredths
(0.04).
The pattern is: +0.04, +0.04, +0.04, ...
The last number in this series is 0.18, so the next number in the series should be
larger than 0.18 by 0.04.
0.18 + 0.04 = 0.22
35. Explanation
then 2, and so on.
The pattern is: +8, +2, +8, +2, ...
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36 + 2 = 38
36. Explanation
The pattern is: +7, +7, +7, ...
than 30 by 7.
30 + 7 = 37
37. Explanation
The pattern is: +11, +11, +11, ...
The last number in this series is 47, the next number in the series should be larger
than 47 by 11.
47 + 11 = 58
38. Explanation
The pattern is: +14, +14, +14, ...
79 by 14.
79 + 14 = 93
39. Explanation
The pattern is: +5, +4, +3, +2, ...
15 + 1 = 16.
98
40. Explanation
then 4 is added again, then 5 is added, then 6 is added, then 6 is added again and so
on.
The pattern is: +2+3+4 | +4+5+6 | +6 ...
The operation that we use to change numbers is always addition, but sometimes the
number we add is repeated. We can see that this happens every 3 numbers, creating
sets of 3 operations, and then the last added number is added again.
Which number should we use next? We see that the last number added was 6, and it
was added twice, so we are in the middle of the set and should increase the number
we add by 1 (6+1=7).
To find the next number we should calculate: 31+7=38.
41. Explanation
then 5 is added again, then 7 is added, then 9 is added and so on.
The pattern is: +5+7+9 | +5+7+9 | ...
number we add is repeated. We can see that this happens every 3 numbers,
creating sets of 3 operations.
Which number should we use next?

We see that the last number added was 9, so we are at the beginning of a new set and
should now add 5:
43 + 5 = 48.
42. Explanation
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First 4 is added, then 6 is added, then 8 is added, then 4 is added again, then 6 is
added, then 8 is added and so on.
The pattern is: +4+6+8 | +4+6+8 | ...

should now add 4:
39 + 4 = 43.
43. Explanation
The pattern is: +4, +5, +6, +7, +8, +9 …
56 + 10 = 66.
44. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: the first three numbers are the first three
multiples of two—
2, 4, 6
The second three numbers are the first three multiples of 4 (which is double two.)
This means each number is double the previous sequence—
4, 8, 12
Therefore, the final set would be the first three multiplies of 8 (which is double four.)
8, 16, 24
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You have the first number, which is eight. Therefore, the missing number should be 2
x 8 = 16.
45. Explanation

First 4 is added, then 6 is added, then 8 is added, then 4 is added again, then 6 is
added, then 8 is added and so on.
The pattern is: +4+6+8 | +4+6+8 | ...

We see that the last number added was 8, so we are at the beginning of a new set
and should now add 4:
39 + 4 = 43.
46. Explanation
The pattern is: +4, +5, +6, +7, +8, +9 …
56 + 10 = 66.
47. Explanation
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The pattern is: +5, +4, +3, +2, ...
15 + 1 = 16.
48. Explanation
then 4 is added again, then 5 is added, then 6 is added, then 6 is added again and so
on.
The pattern is: +2+3+4 | +4+5+6 | +6 ...
number we add is repeated. We can see that this happens every 3 numbers, creating
sets of 3 operations, and then the last added number is added again.
Which number should we use next? We see that the last number added was 6, and it
was added twice, so we are in the middle of the set and should increase the number
we add by 1 (6+1=7).
To find the next number we should calculate: 31+7=38.
49. Explanation
then 5 is added again, then 7 is added, then 9 is added and so on.
The pattern is: +5+7+9 | +5+7+9 | ...
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should now add 5:
43 + 5 = 48.
50. Explanation
In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by one-half (0.5).
The pattern is: +0.5, +0.5, +0.5, ...
than 3.5 by 0.5.
3.5 + 0.5 = 4
51. Explanation
then 2, and so on.
The pattern is: +4, +2, +4, +2, ...
The last two numbers in the series are 13 and 17. 17 is larger than 13 by 4, so the next
17 + 2 = 19
52. Explanation
then 0, and so on.
The pattern is: +3, +0, +3, +0,...
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Another way to look at it is that starting with the second number, each number repeats
itself before the next stage of the pattern, so essentially the pattern is as follows:
every pair of numbers is larger than the pair before it by 3.
or: +3, +3, +3, ... by pairs (except for the first number).
number in the series should be a repeat of the last number (the number 10).
or: 10 + 0 = 10
53. Explanation
then 5, and so on.
The pattern is: +2, +5, +2, +5, ...
15 + 2 = 17
54. Explanation
In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by three-tenths (0.3).
The pattern is: +0.3, +0.3, +0.3, ...
than 1.6 by 0.3.
1.6 + 0.3 = 1.9
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55. Explanation
The pattern is: +15, +15, +15, ...
than 80 by 15.
80 + 15 = 95
56. Explanation
then 9, and so on.
The pattern is: +7,+9,+7,+9,...
69+9=78
57. Explanation
The pattern is: +2 ,+2 ,+2, ...
28 by 2.
28 + 2 = 30
105
58. Explanation
then 1, and so on.
The pattern is: +3, +1, +3, +1,...
The last two numbers in the series are 11 and 12. 12 is larger than 11 by 1, so the next
12 + 3 = 15
59. Explanation
then 3, and so on.
The pattern is: +4, +3, +4, +3, ...
22 + 4 = 26
60. Explanation
added; then 1 again, then again 1, then 2, and so on.
The pattern is: +1, +1, +2, +1, +1, +2, ...
than 12 by 2.
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12 + 2 = 14
61. Explanation
In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by two-tenths (0.2).
The pattern is: +0.2, +0.2, +0.2, ...
than 7.9 by 0.2.
7.9 + 0.2 = 8.1
62. Explanation
added, then again 2 is added; then the pattern repeats itself: 1 is added, then again 1 is
added, then 2 is added, then again 2 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: +1, +1, +2, +2, +1, +1, +2, +2, ...
14 + 1 = 15
63. Explanation
In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by four-hundredths
(0.04).
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The pattern is: +0.04, +0.04, +0.04, ...
than 0.18 by 0.04.
0.18 + 0.04 = 0.22
64. Explanation
then 2, and so on.
The pattern is: +8, +2, +8, +2, ...
36 + 2 = 38
65. Explanation
The pattern is: +7, +7, +7, ...
than 30 by 7.
30 + 7 = 37
66. Explanation
The pattern is: +11, +11, +11, ...
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47 by 11.
47 + 11 = 58
67. Explanation
The pattern is: +14, +14, +14, ...
79 by 14.
79 + 14 = 93
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2.2 减
1. Explanation
In this series, every number is smaller than the number before it by 3.
The pattern is: -3, -3, -3, ...
The last number in this series is 74, the next number in the series should be smaller
than 74 by 3.
74 - 3 = 71
2. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 12 is subtracted, then 9 is added; then 12
is subtracted again, and then 9 is added again, and so on.
The pattern is: -12, +9, -12, +9, -12, +9…
The last two numbers are 51 and 60. 60 is greater than 51 by 9, thus the next number
in the series should be less than 60 by 12:
60 – 12 = 48.
3. Explanation
First, 5 is subtracted, then 5 is subtracted again, then 6 is subtracted; then 5 again,
then again 5, then 6, and so on.
The pattern is: -5, -5, -6, -5, -5, -6, ...
The last three numbers in the series are 18, 13, and 8.
13 is smaller than 18 by 5 (-5), and 8 is smaller than 13 by 5 (-5). Thus, the next
number in the series should be smaller than 8 by 6 (-6):
18 – 6 = 2
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4. Explanation
First, 6 is subtracted, then 5 is subtracted, then 4, then 3, and so on.
The pattern is: -6, -5, -4, -3, ...
The last two numbers in this series are 30 and 29. Since 29 is smaller than 30 by 1 (-1),
the next number in the series should be smaller than 29 by 0 (-0):
29 – 0 = 29
Thus, the correct answer is 29.
5. Explanation
In this series, every number is smaller than the previous number by 15.
The pattern is: -15, -15, -15, …
The last number in this series is 25, so the next number should be smaller than 25 by
15:
25 - 15 = 10
6. Explanation
In this series, every number is smaller than the previous number by 9.
The pattern is: -9, -9, -9, …
9:
12 - 9 = 3
7. Explanation
In this series, we can look at the pattern as the combination of two separate patterns
that alternate. One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of numbers that decreases by 4,
and the second pattern (the even terms) is a series that decreases by 3.
The pattern is: 19, 17, 15(-4), 14(-3), 11(-4), 11(-3), 7(-4), 8(-3), ...
We are missing the ninth number, which is an odd term, therefore it should be smaller
than the last odd term (the seventh) by 4. The seventh number is 7, so:
7-4=3
8. Explanation
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We can look at the pattern as the combination of two separate patterns that alternate.
One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of numbers that decrease by 2, and the other
pattern (the even terms) is a series that decreases by 1.
The pattern is: 9, 8, 7, 7, 5, 6, 3, ...
We are missing the eighth number which is an even term, therefore it should be
smaller than the last even term (the sixth number) by 1. The sixth number is 6, so:
6 - 1 = 5.
9. Explanation
In this series, each number is smaller than the one before it by 6.
The pattern is: -6, -6, -6, -6, ...
6.
76 - 6 = 70.
10. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 1 is subtracted, then again 1 is subtracted,
then 2 is subtracted; then 1 again, then again 1, then 2, and so on.
The pattern is: -1, -1, -2, -1, -1, -2, ...
The last three numbers in the series are 89, 88, and 87; 88 is smaller than 89 by 1,
and 87 is smaller than 88 by 1. Therefore, the next number in the series should be
smaller than 87 by 2.
87 - 2 = 85
11. Explanation
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where every number is smaller than the number before it by 2.
The pattern is:

number in the series should be a number that is 2 less than 3.
3-2=1
12. Explanation
The pattern is: -3, -3, -3, ...
than 4 by 3.
4-3=1
13. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: First 7 is subtracted, then 8 is subtracted, then
9 is subtracted, then 10 is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: -7, -8, -9, -10 …
We can see that each time, we subtract a larger number by 1 to get the next number.
The last two numbers in this series are 29 and 19. Since 19 is 29 subtracted by 10, the
next number in the series should be 19 subtracted by 11:
19 – 11 = 8.
14. Explanation
The pattern is: 9, 8, 7, 7, 5, 6, 3, ...
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6 - 1 = 5.
15. Explanation
The pattern is: 9, 8, 7, 7, 5, 6, 3, ...
6 - 1 = 5.
16. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: First 7 is subtracted, then 8 is subtracted, then
9 is subtracted, then 10 is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: -7, -8, -9, -10 …
We can see that each time, we subtract a larger number by 1 to get the next number.
The last two numbers in this series are 29 and 19. Since 19 is 29 subtracted by 10, the
next number in the series should be 19 subtracted by 11:
19 – 11 = 8.
17. Explanation
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In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 1 is subtracted, then again 1 is subtracted,
then 2 is subtracted; then 1 again, then again 1, then 2, and so on.
The pattern is: -1, -1, -2, -1, -1, -2, ...
The last three numbers in the series are 89, 88, and 87; 88 is smaller than 89 by 1, and
87 is smaller than 88 by 1. Therefore, the next number in the series should be smaller
than 87 by 2.
87 - 2 = 85
18. Explanation
The pattern is: -3, -3, -3, ...
than 4 by 3.
4-3=1
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2.3 乘
1. Explanation
The pattern is as follows: Multiply each number in the series by 2 in order to get the
next number.
×2, ×2, ×2…
Start with 2, multiply it by 2 and get 4. Then multiply 4 by 2 as well and get 8. Then
multiply 8 by 2 and get 16, and then 16 by 2 and get 32. The next step is to multiply
32 by 2.
32 x 2 = 64
Therefore, the next number in the series is 64.
2. Explanation
The pattern is as follows: First, we multiply by 2, then multiply that product by 3,

then the product of that by 4, etc.
Pattern: ×2, ×3, ×4…
The last operation that was done was multiplying by 4 (6 x 4 = 24) so now we need to
multiply 24 by 5.
24 × 5 = 120
Tip: An easier way to solve 24 x 5 is to split 24 into two numbers: 20 + 4.
20 × 5 = 100, and 4 × 5 = 20.
Now add up the two products:
100 + 20 = 120
3. Explanation
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The numbers in the series are squared products of numbers ascending by 1, starting
with the number 1.
The first number is 12 , which is 1. The second number is 22 , which is 4. The third is
32 , which is 9, etc.
The pattern is: 12 , 22 , 32 , 42 , 52 ...
In other words, we can describe the same operation as "multiplied by itself." Start
with 1, multiply it by 1 and get 1. Then take 2, multiply it by 2 and get 4. Then we are
up to 3, which multiplied by 3 is 9, etc.
Pattern: 1 × 1, 2 × 2, 3 × 3, etc.
Either way, the next number missing from the pattern is the sixth number, so it is 6 to
the second power, or 6 × 6.
62 = 6 × 6 = 36
4. Explanation
The first number is multiplied by 1, then the result (the second number) is multiplied
by 2, then the third number by 3, and so on.
The pattern is: ×1, ×2, ×3, ×4, ×5, …
The last two numbers in the series are 24 and 120. 120 is the result of multiplying 24
by 5 (×5), so the next number in the series should be 120 multiplied by 6 (×6):
120 × 6 = (100 × 6) + (20 × 6) = 600 + 120 = 720
5. Explanation
First, the number is multiplied by 2, then multiplied again by 2, and so on.
The pattern is ×2, ×2, ×2, ×2, ...
The last number in this series is 96, so the next number in the series should be 96
multiplied by 2:
96 × 2 = (90 × 2) + (6 × 2) = 180 + 12 = 192
6. Explanation
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In this series, the pattern is as follows: the second number is twice the first number,
the third number is twice the second number, and then another set begins: the fourth
number is twice the first number, the fifth number is twice the fourth number, the
sixth number is twice the fifth, and the seventh again opens another set, doubling the
fourth number.
The pattern is: G, G×2, G×4, G×2, (G×2)×2, (G×2)×4, (G×2)×2...
The seventh number opens a new set, so the next step is to double it by 2 to get the
eighth number: 4 × 2 = 8.
7. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: the first three numbers are the first three
multiples of two—
2, 4, 6
The second three numbers are the first three multiples of 4 (which is double two.)
4, 8, 12
Therefore, the final set would be the first three multiplies of 8 (which is double four.)
8, 16, 24
You have the first number, which is eight. Therefore, the missing number should be 2
x 8 = 16.
8. Explanation

First the number is multiplied by 2, then by 3, then by 2, then by 3, then by 2 again
and so on.
The pattern is: ×2, ×3, ×2, ×3, ×2...
The last two numbers in this series are 36 and 108. 108 is 3 times 36, so the next
number in the series should be 108 multiplied by 2:
108 × 2 = 216.
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2.4 除
1. Explanation
The series is divided into 3 parts, each containing 3 numbers.

The first part starts with 12, and is divided by 2 to equal 6, and then divided by 2
again to equal 3.
The second part begins with 18, and is divided by 3 to equal 6, and then divided by 3
once more to equal 2.
The third part starts with 32 and divided by 4 to equal 8. Following the pattern, 8 must
once more be divided by 4:
8÷4=2
The pattern is: ÷2, ÷2 | ÷3, ÷3 | ÷4, ÷4
The diagram above shows how the series is divided into three parts, each part dividing
two times, and by one more than the previous part.
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2.5 混合
1. Explanation
The correct answer is -15.
In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by 2, but with an
alternating sign [(-), (+), (-), (+), ...].
The number pattern is: +2, +2, +2, +2, ...

The sign pattern is: -, +, -, +, ...
13 by 2.
13 + 2 = 15
Since the last number (13) is positive, the next number should be negative.
Therefore, -15 is the correct answer, and 15 is incorrect.
2. Explanation
First, the number is multiplied by 2, then it is multiplied by 2 again, then divided by 2,
and then the pattern is repeated.
The pattern is: x2, x2, ÷2, x2, x2, ÷2, …
The last three numbers in the series are 40, 20, and 40. 20 is the result of the division
of 40 by 2 (÷2) and 40 is the result of the multiplication of 20 by 2 (x2), so the next
number should be multiplying 40 by 2 (x2):
40 x 2 = 80
3. Explanation
First, 2 is added, then 3 is added, then 4 is subtracted, then 5 is added, then 6 is added,
then 7 is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +2, +3, -4, +5, +6, -7, …
Notice that there are two levels to this pattern. The first is the difference between
every two successive numbers, which increases by 1. The second is the pattern of
addition and subtraction, which is: addition, addition, subtraction (+, +, -, and then
repeated).
The last three numbers are 15, 23, and 32. 23 is larger than 15 by 8 (+8) and 32 is
larger than 23 by 9 (+), thus the next number should be smaller than 32 by 10 (-10):
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32 – 10 = 22
4. Explanation
Two separate patterns are alternating here:

Starting with the first number, every other number is greater than the previous number
by 2 (8 to 10 to 12, etc.)
Starting with the second number, every other number is smaller than the previous
number by 3 (24 to 21 to 18).
In this diagram, it is easy to see that the blue numbers exist together in a pattern and
the red numbers exist together in their own pattern. The last number was in the red
pattern, so we need to find the next number according to the blue pattern.
the number that is greater than 12 by 2 is 14 and therefore it is the correct answer.
5. Explanation
The pattern is as follows: Starting with 1, first add 5, then multiply by 4, then add 3,
then multiply by 2, then we are left to add 1. We alternate adding and multiplying,
each time by 1 less than before. Therefore, we are left to add 1 to 54.
54 + 1 = 55
Therefore, the answer is 55.
6. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, six is added, then two is subtracted; then
six is added again, then two is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +6, -2, +6, -2,...
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The last two numbers in this series are 19 and 17, 17 is smaller than 19 by 2, so the
17 + 6 = 23
7. Explanation
6 is added to the first number, then 3 is subtracted; then 6 is added again, then 3 is
subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +6, -3, +6, -3, ...
40 – 3 = 37
8. Explanation
In this series, the pattern alternates between a number pattern and a constant number
(15). The first pattern (odd terms) is increasing by 2 and the second pattern
(even terms) is constant and remains the number 15.
The pattern is: 12, 15, 14 (+2), 15, 16 (+2), 15, …
The last two numbers in the series are 15 and 18. Since the last number is 18, which is
different from the constant number (15), the next number in the series should be 15.
Hence, the correct answer is 15.
9. Explanation
that alternate. One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of numbers that increases by 2,
The pattern is: 17, 23, 19 (+2), 21 (-2), 21 (+2), 19 (-2), 23 (+2), 17 (-2), ...
We are missing the ninth number, which is an odd term, therefore it should be larger
23 + 2 = 25
10. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first 12 is added, then 8 is subtracted, then 12
is added, then 8 is subtracted, and so on.
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The pattern is: +12, -8, +12, -8, ...
The last two numbers in this series are 10 and 22. 22 is bigger than 10 by 12, so the
next number in the series should be smaller than 22 by 8.
22 - 8 = 14.
Alternatively, we can look at the pattern as the combination of two separate patterns
that alternate. One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of numbers that increase by 4,
and the other pattern (the even terms) is another series that increases by 4.
The pattern is: 2 14 6 18 10 22.
We are missing the seventh number which is an odd term, therefore it should be
bigger than the last odd term (the fifth number) by 4.
The fifth number is 10, so:
10 + 4 = 14.
11. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first 4 is added, then 13 is subtracted, then 4 is
added, then 13 is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +4-13+4-13...
The last two numbers in this series are 45 and 32. 32 is smaller than 45 by 13, so the
next number in the series should be bigger than 32 by 4.
32+4=36.
that alternate. One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of numbers that decrease by 9,
and the other pattern (the even terms) is another series that decreases by 9.
The pattern is: 50 54 41 45 32 ...
We are missing the sixth number which is an even term, therefore it should be smaller
than the last even term (the fourth number) by 9.
The fourth number is 45, so: 45-9=36.
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12. Explanation
First, 3 is added, then 4 is subtracted; then 3 is added again, then 4 is subtracted, and
so on.
The pattern is: +3, -4, +3, -4, ...
17 – 4 = 13
and the other for the even terms.
In this case, both patterns (odd terms and even terms) are the same and decrease by
one.
The pattern is: 17, 20, 16, 19, 15, 18, 14, 17, ...
We are missing the ninth number, which is an odd term, therefore it should be smaller
14 – 1 = 13
Using either of these methods results in the same answer. Therefore, 13 is the correct
answer.
13. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 13 is added, then 7 is subtracted; then 13
is added again, then 7 is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +13, -7, +13, -7, ...
55 + 13 = 68
14. Explanation
This series of numbers has two separate patterns taking place. Starting from the first
number, every other number increases by 2, and starting from the second number,
every other number decreases by 1.
The pattern is: 2 10 4 9 6 8 8 7 ...

The alternate bold numbers are 10, 9, 8, 7… They decrease by 1 each time.
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The underlined numbers are
2, 4, 6, 8… They increase by 2 each time.
The next number in the sequence comes from the underlined pattern, because the last
number, 7, came from the bold pattern, and they are alternating.
Since the numbers increase by 2 in this pattern, the next number in the sequence must
be 2 more than 8 (the previous number in this pattern), which is 10.
15. Explanation

The second number is twice the first number, the third number is twice the second
number, and the fourth number is half the third number. Then another set begins: the
fifth number is twice the fourth number, the sixth number is twice the fifth, and the
seventh is half the sixth number.
The pattern is: ×2 ×2 ÷2 | ×2 ×2 ÷2...
The seventh number ends the set, so the next step is to double it by 2 to get the eighth
number:
8 × 2 = 16.
16. Explanation
other words, every other number is a 5, and between the 5's we have a pattern where
every number is smaller than the number before it by 1.
The pattern is: 5, 8, 5, 7, 5, 6, 5, ...
The last two numbers in this series are 5, 6, and 5, so the next number will belong to
the number pattern, and should be smaller than 6 by 1:
6-1=5
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17. Explanation
First, the number is multiplied by 4, then it is divided by 2, then it is multiplied again
by 4, then divided by 2, and so on.
The pattern is x4, ÷2, x4, ÷2, …
The last two numbers in the series are 16 and 64. 64 is the result of 16 multiplied by 4
(x4), so the next number should be 64 divided by 2 (÷2):
64 ÷ 2 = (60 ÷ 2) + (4 ÷ 2) = 30 + 2 = 32
and the other for the even terms:
In this case, both patterns (odd terms and even terms) are the same and the terms are
multiplied by two.
The pattern is: 4, 16, 8, 32, 16, 64, ...
We are missing the seventh number, which is an odd term, therefore it should be the
last odd term (the fifth) multiplied 2. The fifth number is 16, so:
16 x 2 = (10 x 2) + (6 x 2) = 20 + 12 = 32
is 32.
18. Explanation
The pattern is: +15, -12, +9, -6, ...
Each time the operation alternates between addition and subtraction, and the amount
we decrease or increase grows smaller by 3. The last two numbers in this series are 18
and 12, so the next number should be bigger than 12 by 3.
12 + 3 = 15.
19. Explanation
First, 2 is added, then 3 is subtracted, then 2 is added again, then 3 is subtracted, and
so on.
The pattern is: +2, -3, +2, -3, …
The last two numbers in the series are 31 and 28. 28 is smaller 31 by 3 (-3), so the
next number should be larger than 28 by 2 (+2):
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28 + 2 = 30
and the other for the even terms. In this case, both patterns (odd terms and even terms)
are the same and decreasing by 1.
The pattern is: 31, 33, 30, 32, 29, 31, ...
smaller than the last even term (the sixth) by 1. The sixth number is 31, so:
31 – 1 = 30
is 30.
20. Explanation
The pattern is: +5, -15, +5, -15, ...
33 + 5 = 38.
The pattern is: 63, 68, 53, 58, 43, 48, 33, ...
smaller than the last even term (the sixth number) by 10.
The sixth number is 48, so:
48 - 10 = 38.
21. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 4 is added, then 4 is added again, then 6 is
subtracted; then 4 is added again, and so on.
The pattern is: +4, +4, -6, +4, +4, -6, ...
The last three numbers in the series are 19, 23, and 17; 23 is larger than 19 by 4 (+4),
and 17 is smaller than 23 by 6 (-6). Thus, the next number in the series should be
larger than 17 by 4 (+4):
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17 + 4 = 21
22. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first 6 is subtracted, then 5 is added, then 4 is
subtracted, then 3 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: -6, +5, -4, +3, ...
The last two numbers in this series are 5 and 3, 3 is smaller than 5 by 2, so the next
3 + 1 = 4.
and the other pattern (the even terms) is a series that increases by 1.
The pattern is: 7, 1, 6, 2, 5, 3, ...
smaller than the last odd term (the fifth number) by 1. The fifth number is 5, so:
5 - 1 = 4.
23. Explanation
every number is larger than the number before it by 3.
The pattern is: 4, 3, 4, 6, 4, 9, 4, ...
number in the series should be a number that is bigger than 9 by 3:
9 + 3 = 12.
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24. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first 2 is subtracted, then 2 is subtracted again,
then 1 is added, then 1 is added again, then 2 is subtracted twice, and so on.
The pattern is: -2, -2, +1, +1, -2, -2, +1, +1, ...
The last three numbers in this series are 7, 8, and 9, which give us two additions of 1,
so the next step is to subtract 2:
9-2=7
25. Explanation
In this series, we can look at the pattern as a combination of two separate patterns that
alternate. One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of numbers that increase by 5, and
the second pattern (the even terms) is a series that decrease by 5.
The pattern is: 30, 25, 35 (+5), 20 (-5), 40 (+5), 15 (-5), 45 (+5), 10 (-5), ...
We are missing the ninth number, which is an odd term, therefore it should be larger
45 + 5 = 50
26. Explanation
added, then 6 is subtracted, then 4 is added, then 6 is subtracted again, and so on.
The pattern is: +2, -6, +3, -6, +4, -6, ...
The last numbers in this series are 13, 17, and 11.
17 is bigger than 13 by 4 and 11 is smaller than 17 by 6, so the next number in the

series should be bigger than 11 by 5.
11+5=16.
that alternate. One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of numbers that decrease by a
number that grows smaller by 1 each time: -4,-3-2, and the other pattern (the even
terms) is a series that also decreases by a number that grows smaller by 1 each time:
-3,-2.
The pattern is: 20, 22, 16, 19, 13, 17, 11, ...
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smaller than the last even term (the sixth number) by 1 (19 - 17 = 2; 2 - 1 = 1). The
sixth number is 17, so:
17 - 1 = 16.
27. Explanation
Starting with the number 7, the first step is to subtract 5 to get the next number in the
series, which gives us the number 2. To get the following number, the two preceding
numbers must be added together. Adding 7 and 2 together produces 9.
Now subtract again, but this time subtract 4, as each time we subtract, we will subtract
one less than the previous time. Subtracting 4 from 9 leaves 5.
Then add the two preceding numbers together, 9 and 5, to get the next number, 14.
The pattern continues alternating these two steps so that after we subtract 3 from 14
and get 11, we are left to add 14 and 11 together to get the next number, which is our
answer.
14 + 11 = 25
Therefore, the answer is 25.
In this diagram, it is easy to see how the subtracting number gradually decreases and
how the two preceding numbers are added to make the next number, leaving us with
14 + 11, which is 25.
For a quick shortcut to solving this pattern, one can put a plus sign (+) and an equal
sign (=) alternating in between every two numbers in the series, as shown above. You
will be left with 14 + 11 = ? and the answer to that is 25.
28. Explanation
In this series there are two patterns as follows: The terms in the odd places are 1 and
-1, alternatively. The terms in the even places are 5, 6, 7, 8 and their signs change
alternatively.
The pattern is: 1, 5, -1, -6, 1, 7, -1, -8, 1
The next term appears in an even place, so it will continue the sequence 5, 6, 7, 8 and
will be 9 and since the prior term in the odd place is negative, it will be positive.
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29. Explanation
The pattern is as follows:
First, add 2, then divide by 2, then subtract 2, then multiply by 2, and then the rule
repeats in the same order.
The pattern is: +2, ÷2, -2, ×2, +2, ÷2, -2, ×2, …
The last two numbers in the series are 5 and 10. 10 is the result of the multiplication
of 5 by 2 (×2), so the next number in the series should be an addition of 2 to 10 (+2):
10 + 2 = 12
30. Explanation
While it may at first appear as one, there are two separate patterns alternating here.
Starting with the first number, every other number is 3 times the amount as the
previous one in the pattern. Beginning with the second number, every other number
increases by 8.
In this diagram, it is easy to see that the blue numbers exist together in a pattern and
the red numbers exist together in their own pattern. The last number was in the red
pattern, so we need to find the next number according to the blue pattern.
36 x 3 = 108
Therefore, the answer must be 108.
31. Explanation
In this series the pattern is as follows: first, 2 is added, then 2 is added again, then 8 is
subtracted, and this process repeats itself.
Thus, the pattern is: +2, +2, -8, +2, +2, -8, …
Since the last two numbers shown in the series were increased by 2, the next number
will be:
10 – 8 = 2
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32. Explanation
The pattern is as follows: First, we multiply by 2, then we add 1. This pattern

continues to repeat.
The pattern is: x2,+1,x2,+1…
We reached 23 by adding 1 to 22, so now it is time to multiply 23 by 2.
23 x 2 = 46
33. Explanation
and the other pattern (the even terms) is a series that decreases by 2.
The pattern is: 16, 5, 14, 7, 12, 9, 10, 11, ...
We are missing the ninth number which is an even term, therefore it should be smaller
than the last even term (the seventh number) by 2. The seventh number is 10, so:
10 - 2 = 8
34. Explanation
First, multiply by 2, then add 2, then multiply by 2 again, then add 2 again, and so on.
The pattern is: x2, +2, ×2, +2, …
The last two numbers in the series are 34 and 68. 68 is the result of multiplying 34 by
2 (×2), so the next number should be an addition of 2 to 68 (+2):
68 + 2 = 70
35. Explanation
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that alternate. One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of numbers that increases by 6,
The pattern is: 12, 36, 18 (+6), 29 (-7), 24 (+6), 22 (-7), 30 (+6), ...
smaller than the last odd term (the sixth) by 7. The seventh number is 22, so:
22 - 7 = 15
36. Explanation
The pattern is as follows: First, we multiply by 3, then we subtract 3, then we divide

by 3, then we add 3.
The pattern is: x3, -3, ÷3, +3
Applying the pattern to the series, and repeating the pattern after the first round of all
four operations, it should look like the diagram below:
The last operation that was done in the series was -3, as we subtracted 3 from 18 and
got 15, so now we are up to ÷3 for the answer:
15 ÷ 3 = 5
Thus, the correct answer is 5.
37. Explanation
The pattern is: +2, -4, +2, -4, ...
number in the series should be smaller than 7 by 4.
7-4=3
38. Explanation
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In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 2 is subtracted, then 4 is added; then
again 2 is subtracted, then 4 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: -2, +4, -2, +4, ...
10 - 2 = 8
39. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, two is added, then one is subtracted;
then two is added again, then one is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +2, -1, +2, -1, ...
The last two numbers in this series are 9 and 11, 11 is larger than 9 by 2, so the next
11 - 1 = 10
40. Explanation
The pattern is: 16, 5, 14, 7, 12, 9, 10, 11, ...
10 - 2 = 8
41. Explanation
In this series, every number is smaller than the number before it by 1, but with an
alternating sign [(-),(+),(-),(+),...].
The number pattern is: -1, -1, -1, -1, ...

The sign pattern is : -, +, -, +, ...
than 15 by 1.
15 - 1 = 14
42. Explanation
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In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 11 is subtracted, then 10 is added, then 9
is subtracted, then 8 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: -11, +10, -9, +8, ...
The last two numbers in this series are -3 and 1, 1 is larger than -3 by 4, so the next
1 - 3 = -2
that alternate:
One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of positive numbers that decrease by 1, and the
other pattern (the even terms) is a series of negative numbers that increase by 1 (Keep
in mind that a small negative number is greater than a large negative number, that is
-2 is greater than -3).
The pattern is: 5, -6, 4, -5, 3, -4, 2, -3, 1, ...
We are missing the tenth number which is an even term, therefore it should be greater
than the last even term (the eighth number) by 1. The eighth number is -3, so:
-3 + 1 = -2
Therefore, -2 is the correct answer.
43. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 0 is added, then 2 is subtracted; then 0 is
added again, then 2 is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +0, -2, +0, -2, ...
Another way to look at it is that each number repeats itself before the
next stage of the pattern, so essentially the pattern is as follows: every pair of
numbers is less than the pair before it by 2.
or: -2, -2, -2, ... by pairs.
The last two numbers in the series are both 4, since they are the same, the next
number in the series should be smaller by 2.
4-2=2
44. Explanation
The pattern is: +10, -2, +10, -2, ...
26 - 2 = 24
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45. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, one is added, then two is subtracted; then
one is added again, then two is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +1, -2, +1, -2, ...
The last two numbers in this series are 10 and 8, 8 is smaller than 10 by 2,
so the next number in the series should be larger than 8 by 1.
8+1=9
46. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 9 is subtracted, then 8 is added, then 7 is
The pattern is: -9, +8, -7, +6, ...
6-1=5
The pattern is: 10, 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 7, 4, 6, ...
than the last even term (the eighth number) by 1. The eighth number is 4, so:
4+1=5
47. Explanation
The pattern is: +6, -2, +6, -2,...
17 + 6 = 23
48. Explanation
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13 by 2.
13 + 2 = 15
49. Explanation
The pattern is: +5, -15, +5, -15, ...
33 + 5 = 38.
The pattern is: 63, 68, 53, 58, 43, 48, 33, ...
48 - 10 = 38.
50. Explanation
The pattern is: +15, -12, +9, -6, ...
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12 + 3 = 15.
51. Explanation
The pattern is: 2 10 4 9 6 8 8 7 ...


52. Explanation
The pattern is: 5, 8, 5, 7, 5, 6, 5, ...
6-1=5
53. Explanation
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In this series, the pattern is as follows: first 0.03 is subtracted, then 0.01 is added, then
0.03 is subtracted, then 0.01 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: -0.03,+0.01,-0.03,+0.01...
The last two numbers in this series are 0.04 and 0.01. 0.01 is smaller than 0.04 by
0.03, so the next number in the series should be bigger than 0.01 by
0.01: 0.01+0.01=0.02.
that alternate. One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of numbers that decrease by 0.02,
and the other pattern (the even terms) is another series that decreases by 0.02.
The pattern is: 0.08 0.05 0.06 0.03 0.04 0.01.
smaller than the last odd term (the fifth number) by 0.02. The fifth number is 0.04,
so: 0.04-0.02=0.02.
54. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first 2 is added, then 2 is added again, then 2 is
added again, then 1 is subtracted, then 1 is subtracted again, then 1 is subtracted again,
The pattern is: +2+2+2-1-1-1+2+2+2...
The last four numbers in this series are 7, 6, 8, and 10, which give us one subtraction
of 1 and two additions of 2, so the next step is to add 2: 10+2=12.
55. Explanation
The pattern is: +3-7+4-7+5-7...
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The last numbers in this series are 14, 19 and 12. 19 is bigger than 14 by 5 and 12 is
smaller than 19 by 7, so the next number in the series should be bigger than 12 by
6. 12+6=18.
number that grow smaller by 1 each time: -4,-3,-2, and the other pattern (the even
-3,-2 .
The pattern is: 21, 24, 17, 21, 14, 19, 12, ...
smaller than the last even term (the sixth number) by 1 (21-19=2, 2-1=1). The sixth
number is 19, so: 19-1=18.
56. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: the second number is half the first number, the
third number is half the second number, and then another set begins: the fourth
number is twice the first number, the fifth number is half the fourth number, the sixth
number is half the fifth, and the seventh again opens another set, doubling the fourth
number.
The pattern is: L, ÷2, ÷2, L×2, ÷2, ÷2, (L×2)×2 ...
The seventh number opens a new set, so the next step is to divide it by 2 it to get the
eighth number:
32 ÷ 2 = 16.
57. Explanation

First 2 is added, then 2 is added again, then 2 is subtracted, then 4 is added, then 4 is
added again, then 4 is subtracted and so on.
The pattern is: +2 +2 -2 | +4 +4 -4 | +8 ...
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The eighth number starts a new set, so the next step is to add 8 to get the ninth
number: 16 + 8 = 24.
58. Explanation

First 3 is subtracted, then 4 is added, then 5 is subtracted, then 6 is subtracted, then 7
The pattern is: -3 +4 -5 | -6 +7 -8 | -9 +10 ...
The operation that we use to change numbers follows this pattern:

subtract, add, subtract, (pause), subtract, add, subtract, and so on.

We see that numbers increase by 1, and since in the last operation the number 10 was
used (-9+10=1), the next number we need to add or subtract will be 11.
Which operation should we use?

We are at the end of a series, so to continue the pattern we must subtract:
1 - 11 = - 10.
59. Explanation
In this series, the pattern alternates between a number pattern and 24. Starting from
the first number, every other number is smaller by 7. Starting from the second number,
every other number — 24, repeats itself.
The pattern is: 24, 24, 17, 24, 10, 24 …
The last two numbers in the series are 10 and 24. Since the last number is 24, the next
number in the series should be a number that is smaller than 10 by 7:
10 – 7 = 3.
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60. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: The first number is divided by 2, then
multiplied by 4, then divided by 2, then multiplied by 4, then divided by 2, and so on.
The pattern is: :2, ×4, :2, ×4, :2 …
The last two numbers in this series are 32 and 16. Since 16 is 32 divided by 2, the
next number should be 16 multiplied by 4:
16 × 4 = 64.
61. Explanation
The pattern is: -12, +9, -12, +9, -12, +9…
60 – 12 = 48.
62. Explanation
The pattern is: +13, -7, +13, -7, ...
55 + 13 = 68
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63. Explanation
The pattern is: +12, -8, +12, -8, ...
22 - 8 = 14.
The pattern is: 2 14 6 18 10 22.
10 + 4 = 14.
64. Explanation
32+4=36.
The pattern is: 50 54 41 45 32 ...
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65. Explanation
The pattern is: 4, 3, 4, 6, 4, 9, 4, ...
9 + 3 = 12.
66. Explanation
The pattern is: -6, +5, -4, +3, ...
3 + 1 = 4.
The pattern is: 7, 1, 6, 2, 5, 3, ...
5 - 1 = 4.
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67. Explanation
The pattern is: -2, -2, +1, +1, -2, -2, +1, +1, ...
9-2=7
68. Explanation
The pattern is: +2, -6, +3, -6, +4, -6, ...

11+5=16.
-3,-2.
The pattern is: 20, 22, 16, 19, 13, 17, 11, ...
17 - 1 = 16.
69. Explanation
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subtracted, then 4 is subtracted, then 3 is added, then 2 is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: -7+6-5 | -4+3-2 | ...

subtract, add, subtract, (Pause), subtract, add, subtract, and so on.
Which number should we use next? We see that numbers decrease by 1, and since in
the last operation the number 2 was used (4-2=2), the next number we need to add or
subtract will be 1.
Which operation should we use? To continue the pattern, we must subtract, so to find
the next number we should calculate: 2-1=1.
70. Explanation
added, then 6 is added, then 7 is subtracted, then 8 is added, then 9 is added, and so
on.
The pattern is: +3-4+5 | +6-7+8 | +9...

add, subtract, add, (Pause), add, subtract, add, and so on.
Which number should we use next? We see that numbers increase by 1, and since in
the last operation the number 9 was used (22-13=9), the next number we need to add
or subtract will be 10.
71. Explanation

The pattern is: ×2 ×2 ÷2 | ×2 ×2 ÷2...
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number:
8 × 2 = 16.
72. Explanation

The second number is half the first number, the third number is half the second
number, and then another set begins: the fourth number is twice the first number, the
fifth number is half the fourth number, the sixth number is half the fifth, and the
seventh again opens another set, doubling the fourth number.
The pattern is: A, ÷2, ÷2, (A×2), ÷2, ÷2, (A×2)×2...
eighth number:
48 ÷ 2 =24.
73. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: First 3 is subtracted, then 3 is subtracted again,
then 5 is added, then 3 is subtracted, then 3 is subtracted again, then 5 is added, and so
on.
The pattern is: -3, -3, +5, - 3, -3, +5 …
The last three numbers are 68, 73, and 70. 73 is 68 added by 5, and 70 is 73 subtracted
by 3. According to the pattern, after one subtraction of 3 there is another subtraction
of 3. Thus, the next number in the series will be the result of subtracting 3 from 70:
70 - 3 = 67.
74. Explanation
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We can divide this series into sets of three numbers each. The pattern is as follows: In
each set of three numbers, the first number is multiplied by 3 to get the second
number, then the first number is multiplied by 4 to get the third number, then we add
1 to the first number to get the first number of the next new set. In the new set, we
multiply the first number by 3 to get the second number, then we multiply the first
number by 4 to get the third number, then we add 1 to the first number to get the first
number of the next new set, and so on. Look at the figure to better understand.
The pattern is:
The last number in the series is 5, which is the result of adding 1 to 4. Thus, 5 is the
first number of a new set, and therefore, the next step is to multiply 5 by 3 to get the
second number of this set:
5 × 3 = 15.
75. Explanation
The pattern is: +13, -7, +13, -7, ...
55 + 13 = 68
76. Explanation
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The pattern is: +12, -8, +12, -8, ...
22 - 8 = 14.
The pattern is: 2 14 6 18 10 22.
10 + 4 = 14.
77. Explanation
32+4=36.
The pattern is: 50 54 41 45 32 ...
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78. Explanation
The pattern is: 4, 3, 4, 6, 4, 9, 4, ...
9 + 3 = 12.
79. Explanation
The pattern is: -6, +5, -4, +3, ...
3 + 1 = 4.
The pattern is: 7, 1, 6, 2, 5, 3, ...
5 - 1 = 4.
80. Explanation
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The pattern is: -2, -2, +1, +1, -2, -2, +1, +1, ...
9-2=7
81. Explanation
The pattern is: +2, -6, +3, -6, +4, -6, ...

11+5=16.
-3,-2.
The pattern is: 20, 22, 16, 19, 13, 17, 11, ...
17 - 1 = 16.
82. Explanation
subtracted, then 4 is subtracted, then 3 is added, then 2 is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: -7+6-5 | -4+3-2 | ...
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subtract, add, subtract, (Pause), subtract, add, subtract, and so on.
Which number should we use next? We see that numbers decrease by 1, and since in
the last operation the number 2 was used (4-2=2), the next number we need to add or
subtract will be 1.
83. Explanation
added, then 6 is added, then 7 is subtracted, then 8 is added, then 9 is added, and so
on.
The pattern is: +3-4+5 | +6-7+8 | +9...

add, subtract, add, (Pause), add, subtract, add, and so on.
Which number should we use next? We see that numbers increase by 1, and since in
the last operation the number 9 was used (22-13=9), the next number we need to add
or subtract will be 10.
84. Explanation

The pattern is: ×2 ×2 ÷2 | ×2 ×2 ÷2...
number:
8 × 2 = 16.
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85. Explanation

The second number is half the first number, the third number is half the second
number, and then another set begins: the fourth number is twice the first number, the
fifth number is half the fourth number, the si×th number is half the fifth, and the
seventh again opens another set, doubling the fourth number.
The pattern is: A, ÷2, ÷2, (A×2), ÷2, ÷2, (A×2)×2...
eighth number:
48 ÷ 2 =24.
86. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: First 3 is subtracted, then 3 is subtracted again,
then 5 is added, then 3 is subtracted, then 3 is subtracted again, then 5 is added, and so
on.
The pattern is: -3, -3, +5, - 3, -3, +5 …
The last three numbers are 68, 73, and 70. 73 is 68 added by 5, and 70 is 73 subtracted
by 3. According to the pattern, after one subtraction of 3 there is another subtraction
of 3. Thus, the next number in the series will be the result of subtracting 3 from 70:
70 - 3 = 67.
87. Explanation
We can divide this series into sets of three numbers each. The pattern is as follows: In
each set of three numbers, the first number is multiplied by 3 to get the second
number, then the first number is multiplied by 4 to get the third number, then we add
1 to the first number to get the first number of the next new set. In the new set, we
multiply the first number by 3 to get the second number, then we multiply the first
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number by 4 to get the third number, then we add 1 to the first number to get the first
number of the next new set, and so on. Look at the figure to better understand.
The pattern is:
The last number in the series is 5, which is the result of adding 1 to 4. Thus, 5 is the
first number of a new set, and therefore, the next step is to multiply 5 by 3 to get the
second number of this set:
5 × 3 = 15.
88. Explanation
The pattern is: +5, -15, +5, -15, ...
33 + 5 = 38.
The pattern is: 63, 68, 53, 58, 43, 48, 33, ...
48 - 10 = 38.
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89. Explanation
The pattern is: +15, -12, +9, -6, ...
12 + 3 = 15.
90. Explanation
The pattern is: 2 10 4 9 6 8 8 7 ...


91. Explanation
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The pattern is: 5, 8, 5, 7, 5, 6, 5, ...
6-1=5
92. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first 0.03 is subtracted, then 0.01 is added, then
0.03 is subtracted, then 0.01 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: -0.03,+0.01,-0.03,+0.01...
The last two numbers in this series are 0.04 and 0.01. 0.01 is smaller than 0.04 by
0.03, so the next number in the series should be bigger than 0.01 by
0.01: 0.01+0.01=0.02.
that alternate. One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of numbers that decrease by 0.02,
and the other pattern (the even terms) is another series that decreases by 0.02.
The pattern is: 0.08 0.05 0.06 0.03 0.04 0.01.
smaller than the last odd term (the fifth number) by 0.02. The fifth number is 0.04,
so: 0.04-0.02=0.02.
93. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first 2 is added, then 2 is added again, then 2 is
added again, then 1 is subtracted, then 1 is subtracted again, then 1 is subtracted again,
The pattern is: +2+2+2-1-1-1+2+2+2...
The last four numbers in this series are 7, 6, 8, and 10, which give us one subtraction
of 1 and two additions of 2, so the next step is to add 2: 10+2=12.
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94. Explanation
The pattern is: +3-7+4-7+5-7...
The last numbers in this series are 14, 19 and 12. 19 is bigger than 14 by 5 and 12 is
smaller than 19 by 7, so the next number in the series should be bigger than 12 by
6. 12+6=18.
number that grow smaller by 1 each time: -4,-3,-2, and the other pattern (the even
-3,-2 .
The pattern is: 21, 24, 17, 21, 14, 19, 12, ...
smaller than the last even term (the sixth number) by 1 (21-19=2, 2-1=1). The sixth
number is 19, so: 19-1=18.
95. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: the second number is half the first number, the
third number is half the second number, and then another set begins: the fourth
number is twice the first number, the fifth number is half the fourth number, the sixth
number is half the fifth, and the seventh again opens another set, doubling the fourth
number.
The pattern is: L, ÷2, ÷2, L×2, ÷2, ÷2, (L×2)×2 ...
eighth number:
32 ÷ 2 = 16.
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96. Explanation

First 2 is added, then 2 is added again, then 2 is subtracted, then 4 is added, then 4 is
added again, then 4 is subtracted and so on.
The pattern is: +2 +2 -2 | +4 +4 -4 | +8 ...
The eighth number starts a new set, so the next step is to add 8 to get the ninth
number: 16 + 8 = 24.
97. Explanation

First 3 is subtracted, then 4 is added, then 5 is subtracted, then 6 is subtracted, then 7
The pattern is: -3 +4 -5 | -6 +7 -8 | -9 +10 ...

subtract, add, subtract, (pause), subtract, add, subtract, and so on.

We see that numbers increase by 1, and since in the last operation the number 10 was
used (-9+10=1), the next number we need to add or subtract will be 11.
Which operation should we use?

We are at the end of a series, so to continue the pattern we must subtract:
1 - 11 = - 10.
98. Explanation
In this series, the pattern alternates between a number pattern and 24. Starting from
the first number, every other number is smaller by 7. Starting from the second number,
every other number — 24, repeats itself.
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The pattern is: 24, 24, 17, 24, 10, 24 …
The last two numbers in the series are 10 and 24. Since the last number is 24, the next
number in the series should be a number that is smaller than 10 by 7:
10 – 7 = 3.
99. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: The first number is divided by 2, then
multiplied by 4, then divided by 2, then multiplied by 4, then divided by 2, and so on.
The pattern is: :2, ×4, :2, ×4, :2 …
The last two numbers in this series are 32 and 16. Since 16 is 32 divided by 2, the
next number should be 16 multiplied by 4:
16 × 4 = 64.
100. Explanation
The pattern is: -12, +9, -12, +9, -12, +9…
60 – 12 = 48.
101. Explanation
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The pattern is: +2, -4, +2, -4, ...
7-4=3
102. Explanation
where every number is larger than the number before it by 1.
The pattern is:
number in the series should be a number that is 1 more than 3.
3+1=4
103. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 2 is subtracted, then 4 is added; then
again 2 is subtracted, then 4 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: -2, +4, -2, +4, ...
10 - 2 = 8
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104. Explanation
where every number is smaller than the number before it by 2.
The pattern is:
number in the series should be a number that is 2 less than 3.
3-2=1
105. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, two is added, then one is subtracted;
then two is added again, then one is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +2, -1, +2, -1, ...
11 - 1 = 10
106. Explanation
The pattern is: 16, 5, 14, 7, 12, 9, 10, 11, ...
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10 - 2 = 8
107. Explanation
In this series, every number is smaller than the number before it by 1, but with an
alternating sign [(-),(+),(-),(+),...].
The number pattern is: -1, -1, -1, -1, ...

The sign pattern is : -, +, -, +, ...
than 15 by 1.
15 - 1 = 14
108. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 11 is subtracted, then 10 is added, then 9
is subtracted, then 8 is added, and so on.
The pattern is: -11, +10, -9, +8, ...
The last two numbers in this series are -3 and 1, 1 is larger than -3 by 4, so the next
1 - 3 = -2
that alternate:
One pattern (the odd terms) is a series of positive numbers that decrease by 1, and the
other pattern (the even terms) is a series of negative numbers that increase by 1 (Keep
in mind that a small negative number is greater than a large negative number, that is
-2 is greater than -3).
The pattern is: 5, -6, 4, -5, 3, -4, 2, -3, 1, ...
than the last even term (the eighth number) by 1. The eighth number is -3, so:
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-3 + 1 = -2
109. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 0 is added, then 2 is subtracted; then 0 is
added again, then 2 is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +0, -2, +0, -2, ...
Another way to look at it is that each number repeats itself before the next stage of the
pattern, so essentially the pattern is as follows: every pair of numbers is less than
the pair before it by 2.
or: -2, -2, -2, ... by pairs.
The last two numbers in the series are both 4, since they are the same, the next
number in the series should be smaller by 2.
4-2=2
110. Explanation
The pattern is: +10, -2, +10, -2, ...
26 - 2 = 24
111. Explanation
164
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, one is added, then two is subtracted; then
one is added again, then two is subtracted, and so on.
The pattern is: +1, -2, +1, -2, ...
8+1=9
112. Explanation
In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 9 is subtracted, then 8 is added, then 7 is
The pattern is: -9, +8, -7, +6, ...
6-1=5
The pattern is: 10, 1, 9, 2, 8, 3, 7, 4, 6, ...
than the last even term (the eighth number) by 1. The eighth number is 4, so:
4+1=5
113. Explanation
165
The pattern is: +6, -2, +6, -2,...
17 + 6 = 23
114. Explanation

13 by 2.
13 + 2 = 15
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1. Number Analogies ....................................................................................................1

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 84 is the correct answer.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 55 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 25 is the correct answer.

When we add 8 to 61, we get 69:

Therefore, 50 is the correct answer.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 55 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 25 is the correct answer.

Look for the pattern in the first series of numbers.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 49 is the correct answer.

The relationship between 51 and 44 is also the subtraction of 7.

So in the next series we should also subtract 7:

Therefore, 25 is the correct answer.

How else can you get from 18 to 9?

Therefore, 21 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 8 is the correct answer.

The relationship between 51 and 44 is also the subtraction of 7.

So in the next series we should also subtract 7:

Therefore, 25 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 68 is the correct answer.

The relationship between 51 and 44 is also the subtraction of 7.

So in the next series we should also subtract 7:

So for the last series you should also multiply by 3.

The simplest relation between 9 and 99 is division, as 99÷9=11, which can be

Therefore, the correct answer is 13×11=143.

So for the last series you should also multiply by 3.

Therefore, 64 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 6 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 64 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 54 is the correct answer.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 110 is the correct answer.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 57 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 3 is the correct answer.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 64 is the correct answer.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 57 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 64 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 6 is the correct answer.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 63 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 91 is the correct answer.

Therefore, 54 is the correct answer.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 110 is the correct answer.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

Therefore, 63 is the correct answer.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

So for the last series you should also multiply by 3.

Since 3×1≠9 the connection cannot be multiplying by 1. Therefore, the only

The simplest relation between 9 and 99 is division, as 99÷9=11, which can be

Therefore, the correct answer is 13×11=143.

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

The simplest connection between 7 and 70 is multiplication: 7×10=70 (can be found

Does this rule work for the second pair, as well?

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