Which number continues the sequence 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, ...?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 27
- Step 1: The difference is 4. Step 2. 23 + 4 = 27. Answer: 27. Why not the others: 31: the step was added twice. 26: the pattern was misjudged by one. 28: the pattern was misjudged by one.
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