We are given the sequence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5, 10, 20, 40, ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s break it down step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At first, the numbers might seem random, but if you look closely, there is a very clear pattern forming. The key to solving most number sequences is to check how each number relates to the one before it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start from the beginning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So the pattern is consistent: Now apply that same rule to the last number in the sequence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n So the next number is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49 80<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Why this works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is called a geometric sequence<\/strong>, where each term is multiplied by a constant value (in this case, 2). These types of patterns are very common in brain teasers because they\u2019re simple but still test whether you can spot consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A quick way to check yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re ever unsure, go backward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everything lines up perfectly, confirming the pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Final Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udc49 80<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
\ud83d\udc49 Each number is double<\/strong> the previous one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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