Question

Inductive Reasoning
Write the next two numbers in the pattern
1 2 1 4
8' 72'5

Answer 1

The next two numbers in the pattern are 48' and 72'5.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pattern follows these rules:

1. The first number is 1.
2. The second number is 2, which is obtained by rounding up the first number (1) to the nearest whole number.
3. The third number is 1, which is obtained by dropping the second number (2).
4. The fourth number is 4, which is obtained by rounding up the third number (1) to the nearest whole number.
5. The fifth number is 8, which is obtained by replacing the fourth number (4) with a 0 and rounding up the 0 to the nearest whole number.
6. The sixth number is 72, which is obtained by replacing the fifth number (8) with 72 and rounding up the 72 to the nearest whole number.
7. The seventh number is 5, which is obtained by replacing the sixth number (72) with 5.

Following the pattern, the next two numbers in the sequence would be:

1. 48'
2. 72'5