Study the series of figures carefully.
- Complete the table.
- Find the number of sticks needed in Pattern Number 39.
- Find the number of dots needed when 583 sticks are used.
Pattern Number |
Number of sticks |
Number of dots |
1 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
8 |
5 |
3 |
13 |
7 |
... |
... |
... |
5 |
? |
11 |
6 |
23 |
? |
(a)
Pattern for the number of sticks
Pattern 1: 1 x 4 - 1 = 3 sticks
Pattern 2: 2 x 4 - 1 = 7 sticks
Pattern 3: 3 x 4 - 1 = 11 sticks
Formula:
Number of sticks needed = Pattern number x 4 - 1
Number of sticks needed for Pattern 5
= 5 x 4 - 1
= 19
Pattern for the number of dots
Pattern 1: 1 x 2 + 1 = 3 dots
Pattern 2: 2 x 2 + 1 = 5 dots
Pattern 3: 3 x 2 + 1 = 7 dots
Formula:
Number of dots = (Pattern Number x 2) + 1
Number of dots needed for Pattern 6
= 6 x 2 + 1
= 13
(b)
Number of sticks needed in Pattern 39
= 39 x 4 - 1
= 155
(c)
Pattern Number x 4 - 1 = 583
Pattern Number x 4 = 583 + 1 = 584
Pattern number = 584 ÷ 4 = 146
Number of dots needed in Pattern 146
= 146 x 2 + 1
= 293
Answer(s): (a) 13, 19; (b) 155; (c) 293