Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)
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Series Completion: Identifying patterns and extending sequences
🚀 Series completion is a fascinating topic that involves identifying patterns in a sequence of numbers or objects and predicting what comes next. It's like solving a puzzle where you need to find the hidden rule that governs the sequence. This concept is crucial for developing logical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for exams like the JNVST.
Examples💡
Example 1: Consider the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, ... What comes next? Here, the pattern is adding 2 to the previous number. So, the next number is 8 + 2 = 10.
Example 2: Look at the sequence 5, 10, 20, 40, ... What comes next? The pattern here is multiplying the previous number by 2. Therefore, the next number is 40 * 2 = 80.
Example 3: Imagine a sequence of days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, ... What comes next? The pattern is skipping one day. So, the next day is Sunday.
Common Mistakes to Avoid⚠️
- Mistake 1: Not identifying the correct pattern. Always check if the pattern involves addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
- Mistake 2: Forgetting to apply the pattern consistently. Ensure you apply the same rule to each step in the sequence.
- Mistake 3: Overcomplicating the pattern. Sometimes the pattern is simple, so don't overthink it.