Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question there is some relationship between the two terms to the left of : : and the same relationship is between the two terms to its right. One term either to the right of : : or to the left of it is missing. Find the missing term.

C : 16 : : F : ?

  1. 30

  2. 40

  3. 49

  4. 50

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The relationship is: letter position squared. C is the 3rd letter, and 3² = 9, but wait that doesn't match 16. Let me reconsider. If C=3 and we need 16, the pattern might be (position+1)²: (3+1)² = 16. For F (6th letter): (6+1)² = 49. This fits perfectly.