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Mathematics in our World
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Example 6

Which is the next logical image in the

sequence?

A B C

Solution: Answer (C). The black
and white dots are alternating Patterns possess utility and beauty.

between 5 and 7 in number. In the

last picture, there are 5 white and 7

black ones, meaning the following

image should contain 7 white dots

and 5 black ones.

Patterns in Nature

Patterns in nature are visible

regularities of form found in the natural
Patterns can also be observed even in
world and can also be seen in the
stars which moves in circles across the sky
universe. These patterns recurring in
each day.
different context can sometimes be

modelled mathematically. Man has

developed a formal system of thought
for recognizing, classifying and

exploiting patterns which we called

mathematics. By applying mathematics

to organize and systematize ideas
about patterns, we have discovered a

pattern in nature.

ZANNIE I. GAMUYAO, MSM UNIT 1.1 Patterns and Numbers in
Assistant Professor 1 Nature and in the World
Department of Arts and Sciences