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What is the next number of 2 7 8 3 12 9

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6 would be the next number in pattern
User Mouson Chen
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Answer with Step-by-step explanation:

We are given a pattern

2 7 8 3 12 9

and we are asked to find the next term of this pattern

2+1=3

7+5=12

and 8+1=9

We can view this pattern in the set of three numbers and then, the next three are formed by adding one, five & one, respectively.

See these COLUMNS of groups of three:

2 3 4

7 12 17

8 9 10

Hence, next number in the pattern is:

4

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