Question

Find the missing number that should come at the place of question mark (?). 

• A. 182
• B. 184
• C. 187
• D. 191

Hint:

When arrays show three rows per column, try patterns like \(n(n-1)\) and \(n(n+1)\) around the top entry \(n\).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The rule is applied column-wise. If the top number is \(n\): 
Middle \(= n(n-1)\), and Bottom \(= n(n+1)\). 
Check Column 1 (top \(17\)): \(17\times16=272\) (middle) and \(17\times18=306\) (bottom). 
Check Column 3 (top \(19\)): \(19\times18=342\) and \(19\times20=380\). 
So for Column 2 (top \(13\)): bottom \(=13\times14=182\). 
\(\boxed{182}\)