Q. Type the next number in this sequence:5, 6, 8, 11, 15, _
Identify pattern: Identify the pattern in the sequence. Each number increases by a progressively larger amount. The differences between consecutive numbers are 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
Calculate next difference: Calculate the next difference by continuing the pattern. Since the last difference was 4, the next difference should be 5.
Add to last number: Add this difference to the last number in the sequence. 15+5=20.