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The first figure contains 2 dots, the second 6 dots, and the third 12 dots. If the pattern continues, how many dots would the tenth figure contain?

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Answer: 110

The 3 figures showed the same pattern by multiplying 2 consecutive whole numbers starting from one. Multiplying 1 by 2 gets 2, 2 by 3 gets 6, 3by 4 results to 12 and so on. If this pattern continues, then 4 will be multiplied by 5, 5 by 6, 6 by 7, 7 by 8, 8 by 9, 9 by 10, and lastly the 10th figure 10 by 11 which is equal to 110.

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