A pattern has a rule 201-3n how would you figure out the position of number 87

To figure out the position of the number 87 in the pattern with the rule 201 - 3n, we need to set up an equation and solve for n.

The rule 201 - 3n represents the terms in the pattern. Let's set 201 - 3n equal to 87 (which is the number we want to find the position of in the pattern):

201 - 3n = 87

Now, solve for n:

201 - 3n = 87

-3n = 87 - 201

-3n = -114

n = \frac{-114}{-3}

n = 38

So, the position of the number 87 in the pattern is 38.

\boxed{n = 38}