Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: (3, 21, 24)
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The pattern is: (a, a*7, a*7 + a). For (2, 14, 16): 2 → 2*7 = 14 → 14 + 2 = 16. Find the triple that follows the same rule.
Concept / Approach:
Test options: (3, 21, 24) fits because 3*7 = 21 and 21 + 3 = 24.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They fail either the multiplication-by-7 step or the final addition step.
Final Answer:
(3, 21, 24)
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