In the following question, a set of figures carrying certain numbers is given. Assuming that the numbers in each set follows a similar pattern. Find the missing number.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 14
Let us look carefully at the pattern in the first two sets.
Set 1
Top numbers: 40 and 39
Bottom number: 13
$\frac{40 + 39}{13} = \frac{79}{13} = 6.07 \approx 6$
Set 2
Top numbers: 32 and 35
Bottom number: 11
$\frac{32 + 35}{11} = \frac{67}{11} = 6.09 \approx 6$
So the consistent rule is:
$\text{Bottom number} = \frac{\text{Sum of top numbers}}{6}$
Set 3
Top numbers: 26 and 59
$26 + 59 = 85$
$\text{Bottom number} = \frac{85}{6} \approx 14$
Correct Answer: 14