3. Replace the question mark in the above problem with the appropriate number.

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∻Solution by Steps∻ ‖ step 1 ⋮ Identify the pattern in the given grid of circles. The circles are arranged in a 3x3 grid with numbers 9, 1, 5 in the top row, 4, 8, 3 in the middle row, and 2, ?, 7 in the bottom row. ‖ ‖ step 2 ⋮ Observe the relationship between the numbers in the circles. Notice that the sum of the numbers in each row and column should be consistent. ‖ ‖ step 3 ⋮ Calculate the sum of the numbers in the top row: $9 + 1 + 5 = 15$. ‖ ‖ step 4 ⋮ Calculate the sum of the numbers in the middle row: $4 + 8 + 3 = 15$. ‖ ‖ step 5 ⋮ Calculate the sum of the numbers in the bottom row: $2 + ? + 7$. To maintain consistency, the sum should also be 15. ‖ ‖ step 6 ⋮ Set up the equation for the bottom row: $2 + ? + 7 = 15$. ‖ ‖ step 7 ⋮ Solve for the question mark: $2 + ? + 7 = 15 \implies ? = 15 - 2 - 7 = 6$. ‖ ∻Answer∻ ⚹ The number that should replace the question mark is 6. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Sum Consistency in Grid Patterns⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The sum of the numbers in each row and column of the grid should be consistent. By ensuring that the sum of the numbers in the bottom row matches the sum of the other rows, we determine that the missing number is 6.⚹◊What number should replace the question mark in the grid-like pattern described?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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