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Find the missing number (?) in the following mathematical pattern:

image

  1. A
    5
  2. B
    6
  3. C
    8
  4. D
    9

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let us analyze the mathematical relationship between the numbers in each pattern cluster:


Let us verify this logic across the given figures:

* First Pattern:



This matches the middle number ().
* Second Pattern:



This matches the middle number ().
*Third Pattern (with the missing number ):**







Thus, the missing number is 9.

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Find the missing number (?) in the following mathematical pattern:

image
A
5
B
6
C
8
D
9

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