Number puzzles


16)


Answer: 2

Explanation: 

Working in rows, the sum of numbers in each row follows the sequence 5, 10, 15, 20, 15, 10, 5.

17)


Answer: 4

Explanation: 

Adding up the digits in each oval shape, as you move down the column this total increases by 2 each time, from 12 to 22.

18)


Answer: 96

Explanation: 

Moving from left to right, numbers follow the sequence of square numbers, from 6 to 10, subtracting 4 each time.

19)


Answer: 2

Explanation: 

The diagram represents a multiplication sum : 128 x 2 = 256.

20)


Answer: 5

Explanation: 

The numbers in the lower circles equal the numbers in corresponding segments in the upper circles multiplied by two, then subtract 3 for the left hand circle, 4 for the middle and 5 for the right hand circle.