Find the missing number? 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 9, 8, _________, 10

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Find the missing number?

2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 9, 8, _________, 10

  1. A.

    10

  2. B.

    8

  3. C.

    12

  4. D.

    15

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Correct answer: C

Key insight: the sequence interleaves two simple sequences.

  • Odd positions (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 — multiples of 2.

  • Even positions (2, 4, 6, 8): 3, 6, 9, 12 — multiples of 3.

Therefore the missing number at position 8 is 12.

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