Question 33
HardOriginal question5 : 36 :: 6 : ?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
36 is , and 6 is one more than 5: add 1, then square.
For 6: .
Worth noting
36 squares 6 itself, forgetting the '+ 1'. 35 and 50 are and : the pattern is an exact square, with nothing added or subtracted.
- Concept
- Number analogy: (n + 1)²
- Typical timeTypical
- 100 s
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