csateasy
Consider the following figures: What is the missing number?
- A.7
- B.8
- C.9
- D.10
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. 9
The pattern involves adding consecutive odd numbers. Starting with 1, adding 3 results in 4. Then, adding 5 to 4 gives 9. Following this pattern, the next step would be to add 7 to 9, resulting in 16.
Source: UPSC csat 2011