Consider the following figure : Find out the missing number from among the following:
To solve this logical reasoning puzzle, let's analyze the differences or relationships between the numbers in the circle.
Observe the numbers in adjacent sections:
- Starting with the number across from the missing number, we have: 1, 2, 12.
- The pattern seems to be that each number, when multiplied with the subsequent number results in the next number: 1 * 2 = 2 and 2 * 6 = 12.
Following the same pattern for the section that is missing a number (represented by '?'):
- Adjacent numbers are 8, 4, and ?, where 8 * 1.5 = 12.
- Thus, the number in the missing section: 4 * 3 = 12.
This simple multiplication pattern gives the missing number as 12. However, since we need to follow the logical pattern, let’s try ensuring that 4 should multiple with whole numbers to stay consistent with simple logical reasoning:
- The logical extension of relationships for a single step back: \(4 \times 3 = 12\).
Following logic, the best fit for the missing number is 12.
- Incorrect Answer Analysis:
- 16: It doesn’t fit any simple arithmetic pattern derived from the given numbers.
- 32: Doesn’t follow any multiplication pattern derived from the sequence.
- 48: Again, not valid per discussed multiplication trends.
Therefore, the missing number is 12.
Important Questions from Missing Number in Matrix
- A clock buzzes 1 time at 1 o'clock, 2 times at 2 o'clock, 3 times at 3 o'clock and so on. How many total number of times will it buzz from 12 noon till 11 p.m. (including both)?
What is the value of the missing number?
Consider the following figure matrix
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
- Study the given grid carefully and select the option from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?).
$B_{3}$ $E_{4}$ $H_{7}$ $K_{8}$ $N_{9}$ ? $T_{11}$ $W_{13}$ $Z_{24}$
