TOPIC- NUMBER SERIES

Chapter1: Number Series 5. Alternating Series

o Patterns change every second or third number.
Introduction o Example: 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, __ (two patterns

"Number Series" introduces students to the concept of happening at once)

identifying and continuing patterns in sequences of numbers. A 6. Mixed Pattern Series
number series is a set of numbers arranged in a specific order, o Combination of operations or a changing pattern.

following a certain rule or pattern. The main goal is to o Requires careful observation.

understand the logic behind the sequence and use it to find the
missing numbers or predict the next number(s) in the series.
Number Series improves: Tips to Solve Number Series
• Analytical skills
• Observation
Questions:
• Logical reasoning
1. Observe the changes between numbers
• Mathematical thinking
o Check whether the series is increasing or
decreasing.
2. Check for common differences or ratios
Types of Number Series You Will Learn: o Subtract or divide one number from the next to see
a consistent pattern.
1. Arithmetic Series 3. Try simple operations first
o Numbers increase or decrease by a constant
o Start with addition or subtraction, then
difference. multiplication/division.
o Example: 2, 5, 8, 11, __ (Add 3 each time)
4. Look for familiar patterns
2. Geometric Series o Recognize square numbers (1, 4, 9...) or prime
o Numbers are multiplied or divided by a fixed
numbers (2, 3, 5...).
number. 5. Check if there is more than one pattern
o Example: 3, 6, 12, 24, __ (Multiply by 2 each
o Especially in alternating series, there may be two
time) sequences running at the same time.
3. Square or Cube Series 6. Write down the differences or ratios
o Based on squares or cubes of numbers.
o Helps to visualize the pattern more clearly.
o Example: 1, 4, 9, 16, __ (1², 2², 3², 4², ...)
7. Practice regularly
4. Prime Number Series o The more you solve, the better your speed and
o A series made of prime numbers.
accuracy will become.
o Example: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, __
8. Don't guess—analyze!
 o Every number series follows a rule. Guessing • C → D (+1)
won’t help—logical thinking will. • A → B (+1)
• T → U (+1)
So: The rule is “add 1 to each letter”.
DOG → EPH
CHAPTER -2
2. 🔢 Number Coding
Topic: Coding-Decoding Concept: Words are coded using numbers, either by
letter positions or patterns.
Coding-Decoding is a type of reasoning where
words, numbers, or sentences are written Example:
using a specific set of rules, and you must If BAD → 2 1 4, what’s the logic?
decode or understand the logic behind those
Explanation:
rules. It sharpens your brain to recognize
patterns, relationships, and sequences. • B = 2, A = 1, D = 4 (Alphabet positions)
So: The letters are replaced by their number
Objective positions in the alphabet.
• Convert normal words into code Try this:
• Break coded words into actual words ACE → ?
• Find the logic behind coding rules Answer: 1 3 5
Types of Coding-Decoding with Examples 3. 🔄 Substitution Coding
and Explanation Concept: One word is replaced with another word in a
sentence, not related by meaning.
1. 🔡 Letter Coding
Concept: Every letter in a word is changed using a Example:
fixed rule (e.g., adding +1 to each letter). If "Pen" means "Book", "Book" means "Chair",
then what is used to write?
Example:
If CAT → DBU, what is the rule? Answer:
We use a "pen" to write, but in code language, "pen"
Explanation:
means "book", Try this:
So the answer is Book. FLOW → ?
Answer: WOLF
Tip: Don't use real meaning—follow the given
substitutions.
6. 🔠 Alphabet Position Coding
Concept: Use A = 1, B = 2, … Z = 26.
4. 🧠 Mixed Letter Coding / Sentence Coding
Concept: Several words are coded in the form of Example:
letters or symbols. You must find the meaning of a What is the code for DOG?
code using multiple clues.
D = 4, O = 15, G = 7 → 4 15 7
Example:
Try this:
1. "Sky is blue" → la ma da LOVE → ?
2. "Blue is beautiful" → da ma ra Answer: 12 15 22 5

Question: What does "da" mean?

Explanation:

• Both sentences have "blue is" → ma da

• "da" is in both; and so is "blue"

So: da = blue

5. 🔁 Jumbled or Reversed Letter Coding

Concept: Letters may be rearranged, reversed, or
shifted.

Example:
If STAR → RATS, what happened?

Answer: The word is reversed.