Question

Look at the pattern shown. 144, 72, 36, …What is the first non-integer number in this pattern?

Answer 1

The first non-integer number in this sequence is 4.5.

Explanation:

Half of 144 is 72

Half of 72 is 36

Half of 36 is 18

Half of 18 is 9

And half of 9 is 4.5.

Therefore, 4.5 is the first non-integer in this sequence.

Answer 2

The first non-integer number in this sequence is 4.5.

Explanation:

Half of 144 is 72, half of 72 is 36, half of 36 is 18, half of 18 is 9, and half of 9 is 4.5. Therefore, 4.5 is the first non-integer in this sequence.