Question

Describe a pattern in the sequence of numbers. Predict the next number.

1. 256, 64, 16, 4, ...

2. 2, 6, 18, 54, ...

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Pattern = Start at 256 and divide by 4 each time. Next number = 1.
2. Pattern = Start at 2 multiply by 3 each time. Next number = 162