Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the…
2023
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
(4, 2, 6)
(9, 3, 9)
(24, 6, ?)
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)
- A.
10
- B.
12
- C.
15
- D.
8
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Correct answer: B
In each triplet, the third number = first number divided by second number, then multiplied by 3. Thus 4/2 x 3 = 6, 9/3 x 3 = 9, and 24/6 x 3 = 12.