By considering the given pattern, write down the number of circles in
- Pattern 6
- Pattern 49
- Pattern 273
(a)
Pattern for the number of circles
Pattern 1: 1 x 4 + 2 = 6
Pattern 2: 2 x 4 + 2 = 10
Pattern 3: 3 x 4 + 2 = 14
Pattern 4: 4 x 4 + 2 = 18
Formula
Number of circles = Pattern number x 4 + 2
Number of circles for Pattern 6
= 6 x 4 + 2
= 26
(b)
Number of circles for Pattern 49
= 49 x 4 + 2
= 198
(c)
Number of circles for Pattern 273
= 273 x 4 + 2
= 1094
Answer(s): (a) 26; (b) 198; (c) 1094