Q. Type the missing number in this sequence: `2, 4 8`, ______,`32`
Identify the pattern: Identify the pattern in the sequence.The sequence appears to be doubling each time. To confirm, we check the ratio between consecutive terms anan+1=2.
Calculate the common ratio: Calculate the common ratio.The second term 4 divided by the first term 2 is 24=2. Similarly, the third term 8 divided by the second term 4 is 48=2. This confirms that the common ratio is 2.
Use the common ratio to find the missing number: Use the common ratio to find the missing number.The term before the missing number is 8. Multiplying this by the common ratio (2) gives us the missing term: 8×2=16.
Verify the sequence with the missing number filled in: Verify the sequence with the missing number filled in.The sequence is now 2,4,8,16,32. To ensure no mistakes were made, we check that multiplying 16 by the common ratio (2) gives us the next term, which is 32: 16×2=32. This is correct.
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