What is the next number in the sequence 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ... ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 38
- Step 1: Differences are 3, 5, 7, 9, so they grow by 2 each time. Step 2. The next difference is 11, so the next term is 27 + 11 = 38. Answer: 38. Why not the others: The other options break the pattern of odd differences.
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