I don't see any diagram. So, I'll just wing it.
Value of q:
p, 6, 9 ⇒ there is a difference of 3. The sequence increases by 3. So, it can be assumed that the p is equal to 3. A(p,4) ⇒ A(3,4)
Value of q:
4, 1, q ⇒ there is a difference of 3. The sequence decreases by 3. So, it can be assumed that q is equal to -2. C(9,-2)
p q
A 3 4 ⇒ 3 + 4 = 7
B 6 1 ⇒ 6 + 1 = 7
C 9 -2 ⇒ 9 + (-2) = 7
Notice that the sequence has an equation of p + q = 7.
That number is closer to 700,000 than 185,505 for example, because it is a bigger number. Hope that makes sense.
Slot method or permutations
top 3
6 for first slot
5 for 2nd slot
4 for 3rd
6*5*4=120
120 possiblites
answer is C
