Correct option is D
Given:
Sequence: 6 8 3 7 6 8 4 9 4 8 4 3 6 8 3 8 4 5 9 3 7 8 9
We need to count each 8 that satisfies the following conditions:
1. Is not immediately preceded by 6.
2. Is immediately followed by either 3 or 4.
Formula Used:
Check the sequence for each occurrence of 8:
- If Sequence[i] = 8, ensure:
- Sequence[i-1] ≠ 6 (not preceded by 6).
- Sequence[i+1] = 3 or Sequence[i+1] = 4 (followed by 3 or 4).
Solution:
Analyze each 8 in the sequence:
Position | Subsequence | Preceded by 6 | Followed by 3 or 4 | Count |
2 | 6 8 3 | Yes | Yes | No |
6 | 6 8 4 | Yes | Yes | No |
10 | 9 8 4 | No | Yes | Yes |
14 | 6 8 3 | Yes | Yes | No |
16 | 8 4 5 | No | Yes | Yes |
22 | 7 8 9 | No | No | No |
Total count of valid 8's: 2