HSPT Quantitative : How to work with number series

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Example Questions

Example Question #201 : How To Work With Number Series

What number should come next in this series?

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Explanation:

The pattern is to add  each time. The last operation is .

Example Question #202 : How To Work With Number Series

What number should come next in this series?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The pattern is to multiply by  each time. The last operation is 

Example Question #203 : How To Work With Number Series

What number should come next in this series?

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Explanation:

The are two alternating patterns in this series. The first is to add  each time:

The second is to add  each time:

The blank belongs in the first pattern. The last operation is .

Example Question #203 : How To Work With Number Series

What number should come next in this series? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The pattern is to multiply by  each time. The last operation is .

Example Question #204 : How To Work With Number Series

What number should fill in the blank in this series?

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Explanation:

The pattern is to multiply by , then add . The operation before the blank is .

Example Question #205 : How To Work With Number Series

What number should come next in this series?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The main pattern for this series is subtract  each time. However, a  is inserted between every element of that pattern. Ignore the 's to solve the blank. The last operation is .

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