Question

Identify a pattern in the given list of numbers. Then use this pattern to find the next number. (More than one pattern

might exist, so it is possible that there is more than one correct answer.)
1, 2, 1, 6, 1, 18, 1,
The next number is

Answer 1

Answer: 12

Explanation:

Looking at the given list of numbers, it appears that the pattern involves alternating between a multiplication operation and a subtraction operation.

Starting with 1:

- Multiply by 2, resulting in 2.

- Subtract 1, resulting in 1.

- Multiply by 3, resulting in 3.

- Subtract 2, resulting in 1.

- Multiply by 6, resulting in 6.

- Subtract 5, resulting in 1.

- Multiply by 9, resulting in 9.

- Subtract 8, resulting in 1.

Following this pattern, the next step would involve multiplying 1 by 12. This gives us:

1 * 12 = 12

So, based on the pattern, the next number is 12.