ANS:C - 3

Structure of the Pattern:

• There are three ovals arranged such that there is a central oval and two other ovals on the left and right.
• The number in the central oval is calculated based on the numbers in the left and right ovals.

Explanation of the Pattern:

1. Identify the Numbers:
   • Note the numbers in the left and right ovals.
2. Apply the Calculation:
   • Sum the numbers from the left and right ovals.
   • Divide the result by 3 to determine the number in the central oval.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Sum the Numbers:
   • Add the number from the left oval to the number from the right oval.
2. Divide by 3:
   • Take the sum calculated in the previous step and divide it by 3.

Example Walkthrough:

Assume the following numbers in the ovals:

• Left Oval: 6
• Right Oval: 9

Calculation:

1. Sum the Numbers: 6+9=156 + 9 = 156+9=15
2. Divide by 3: 153=5\frac{15}{3} = 5315​=5

If the central oval needs to show "3," then the sum of the left and right numbers, divided by 3, should equal 3. This implies:

• Desired Sum: 3×3=93 \times 3 = 93×3=9

So, the numbers in the left and right ovals should sum to 9:

• Example Numbers:
  • Left Oval: 4
  • Right Oval: 5

Verification:

1. Sum the Numbers: 4+5=94 + 5 = 94+5=9
2. Divide by 3: 93=3\frac{9}{3} = 339​=3

Conclusion:

In this pattern, the number in the central oval is determined by summing the numbers in the left and right ovals and then dividing the result by 3. If the resulting number is "3," it confirms that the calculation and pattern have been followed correctly.