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The image contains a puzzle with two rows of numbers and a missing value denoted by `?`. The options provided for the missing value are 6, 10, 18, and 24. Let's analyze the grid of numbers:

\[
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|}
\hline
4 & 15 & 12 & 40 & 2 \\
30 & 8 & ? & 3 & 60 \\
\hline
\end{array}
\]

### Analysis:
- The first row contains the numbers: 4, 15, 12, 40, 2.
- The second row contains the numbers: 30, 8, ?, 3, 60.

We can observe a pattern in the relationship between the numbers in the first and second rows. By analyzing the pairs vertically (top and bottom pairs), let's calculate their relationships:

1. First pair: \( 4 \) (top), \( 30 \) (bottom)
   - \( 4 \times 7.5 = 30 \)

2. Second pair: \( 15 \) (top), \( 8 \) (bottom)
   - \( 15 \div 1.875 = 8 \)

3. Third pair: \( 12 \) (top), \( ? \) (bottom)
   - This is what we need to determine.

4. Fourth pair: \( 40 \) (top), \( 3 \) (bottom)
   - \( 40 \div 13.33 = 3 \)

5. Fifth pair: \( 2 \) (top), \( 60 \) (bottom)
   - \( 2 \times 30 = 60 \)

Now, let’s see if there's a consistent relationship for the third pair:

Since each pair doesn't seem to follow a consistent multiplicative pattern, let's try the **difference** approach:

1. First pair: \( 30 - 4 = 26 \)
2. Second pair: \( 15 - 8 = 7 \)
3. Fourth pair: \( 40 - 3 = 37 \)
4. Fifth pair: \( 60 - 2 = 58 \)

Following the pattern of the differences:
- \( 26, 7, ?, 37, 58 \)

The difference between consecutive terms is:

- \( 26 - 7 = 19 \)
- \( ? = 7 - 19 = -12 \) (but this doesn't work in the context of the puzzle).

Let's now consider the missing number might be calculated by another relation. I will apply

Solve the puzzle with a missing value represented by '?'. The options for the missing value are 6, 10, 18, and 24. The puzzle has two rows of numbers arranged as: [4, 15, 12, 40, 2] and [30, 8, ?, 3, 60].

Solve a challenging number puzzle where a missing value represented by '?' must be determined. This puzzle involves analyzing patterns and relationships between two rows of numbers. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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