Question

Kathy has an orange tree in her front yard. The oranges are beginning to ripen. The first day, Kathy picks 2 oranges. The second day, Kathy picks 4 oranges. The third day, Kathy picks 6 oranges. If this pattern continues, how many oranges does Kathy pick on the sixth?

Answer 1

So far, we know:

First day: 2 oranges

Second day: 4 oranges

Third day: 6 oranges

Thus, every day Kathy picks 2 more oranges than the previous day. Let's continue the pattern:

Fourth day: 8 oranges

Fifth day: 10 oranges

Sixth day: 12 oranges

Another pattern you might notice is that the number of oranges picked each day is double the number on that day. For example, on day 4, 8 oranges are picked (2*4 = 8), and on day 2, 4 oranges are picked (2*2 = 4).

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

She starts by picking 2 oranges on the first day. Then, each day she picks two more than on the previous day.

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

Answer: 12