Unit 3 · Repeating Pattern Sequence
Number Pattern — What Value Comes Next?
Lesson 1 of 2
Repeating-pattern questions often start with a simple table: spot how the numbers change from row to row, then predict the missing term.
Number-sequence and “what comes next?” items appear regularly on Selective TS — often as an approachable early question if you write the rule clearly.
The examiner wants you to identify the repeating or additive rule in the sequence (not just the last jump) and apply it to find the blank cell.
A grid or list shows several terms with one missing value. The pattern may repeat every few steps or grow by a fixed amount each time.
Best approach: List the differences between consecutive terms (or between rows). When the same step repeats, extend the pattern one more time and check which option matches.
Question
Given the number pattern, what is the missing number?
Select an answer to see the explanation.
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