Question

The rule for a pattern is ''take half the number to get the next number.'' the first number in the pattern is 16 what is the next number?

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

Let the next number be x

'taking half the number to get the next number. is expressed as;

1/2 of 16 = x

x = 1/2 *16

x = 16/2

x = 8

hence the next number will be 8