Question

Find the missing number: -1, 0, 0, ____, 8

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The sequence is analyzed to find a pattern that would determine the missing number. Given the numbers: -1, 0, 0, ____, 8, let's identify a logical sequence or pattern.

Observing the sequence:

1. From -1 to 0, we have an increment of 1.
2. The number stays at 0, indicating a constant.
3. The missing number seems to need a logical increment to fit into the pattern towards the number 8 at the end.

To identify the logical pattern:

• From 0 to 8, there is a significant jump; breaking it down, adding a small increment before hitting 8 suggests evaluating middle numbers.
• A linear increase allows a small jump such that the transition remains smooth, thus not breaking the flow from 0 to the final number 8.
• If we add 2 after the second 0, then it gives us a smooth transition: (-1) + 1 = 0, (0) + 0 = 0, (0) + 2 = 2, and (2) + 6 = 8.

Therefore, the missing number is 2.