Solve the Pattern: 8=56, 7=42, 6=30, 5=20, 3=?

Published on September 7, 2024

Pre-Algebra

This math puzzle presents a pattern where each number is multiplied by the number one less than itself. Solve for the missing number in the sequence: 8 = 56, 7 = 42, 6 = 30, 5 = 20, 3 = ? The answer is 6.

Question

Answer

Let’s analyze the pattern:
  • (8 times 7)
  • (7 times 6)
  • (6 times 5)
  • (5 times 4)
Notice that each number on the left side is multiplied by the number that is one less than itself.
Therefore:
  • (3 times 2)
So the answer is: