In the arrangement 8, 4, 3, 14, ?, 16, 18, the middle values run 3, 4, 5. Find the missing number.
A4
B5 ✓ Correct
C6
D8
Correct answer: (B) 5
Explanation
The blank is filled by 5 to continue the central run 3, 4, 5.
In 8, 4, 3, 14, ?, 16, 18 the values through the middle are traced.
The middle entries advance as 3, then 4, then 5.
The unknown position holds the third step of this run.
That step is 5.
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