number · Year 1 · AC9M1A01

Count in twos, fives and tens

Look at the gap between neighbouring numbers. Keep adding that same amount to continue the pattern. If the numbers get smaller, take the jump away. A pattern can start on any number: counting in tens from 3 gives 3, 13, 23, 33, where the ones digit stays the same.

Sample questions

What comes next? 10, 20, 30, ?

  1. Each jump adds 10.
  2. 30 + 10 = 40.

Answer: 40

What comes next? 10, 15, 20, ?

  1. Each jump adds 5.
  2. 20 + 5 = 25.

Answer: 25

What comes next? 0, 10, 20, ?

  1. Each jump adds 10.
  2. 20 + 10 = 30.

Answer: 30

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