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Triangular Numbers Pattern

Let us consider the following series of numbers. 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, ….

If we represent each number of above series by a dot and arrange them in such a way that they make a triangle. Such numbers are known as triangular numbers.

Triangular Numbers Pattern

Look at the following arrangements of dots.

Triangular Numbers Patterns

The triangular numbers are 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28, 36, …

The rule to find the triangular number in a series is:

First term = 1

Second term = First term + 2

Third term = Second term + 3

Fourth term = Third term + 4 and so on.


Examples on Triangular Numbers Pattern:

1. Find the next triangular number in the series 45, 55, …

Solution:

The difference of two terms = 55 – 45 = 10

To get the next term we add 1 more to the previous term difference = 10 + 1 = 11

The next term is 55 + 11 = 66


Questions and Answers on Triangular Numbers Pattern:

I. Given below is a triangular pattern. The dots on each side are same. Draw appropriate number of dots in the empty box to get the next figure of the pattern.

Triangular Numbers Pattern

Answer:

Triangular Numbers Pattern Answer

II. In the given triangular puzzle, the numbers in the circle add together to make the number in the rectangle. Find the missing numbers in the puzzle.

Triangular Puzzle

Answer:

Triangular Puzzle Answer


III. Write the next 3 numbers of the triangular series.

1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, ……., ……., …….


Answer:

28, 36, 45




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