Naturally, 7 beats six by 1. And, of course, 700 beats 600. Why then, does 71 not beat 67?

Question

Can you find out what is missing?

1 3 5
2 4 ?

Hint: Its not six. Think out of the box.

Answer 1

71 does not beat 67 because the others beat their counterparts based on the NUMBER OF SYLLABLES in the number when sounded out. SEVEN beats SIX in syllables, by 1. SEVEN-HUNDRED beats SIX-HUNDRED by 4 syllables vs. 3. However, SEVENTY-ONE and SIXTY-SEVEN are equal in syllables, with 4 each.