Study the following pattern.
- In which column will the number 123 appear?
- What number will appear in row 87 column 2?
(a)
Numbers in two rows = 7
Row where the number 123 will appear in
= 123 ÷ 7
= 17 r 4
Number 123 will appear in column 7.
(b)
Number of numbers in 86 rows
= 86 ÷ 2 x 7
= 301
Number that will appear in row 87 column 2
= 301 + 1
= 302
Answer(s): (a) $(n6); (b) 302