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Write the next two numbers after 5, 8, 13, 21, 34 in this pattern.

hard 4 marks Class 2 · Mathematics · Patterns
Answer
55, 89

The correct answer is 55, 89 — Thus the next two numbers are 55 and 89.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognise the Fibonacci pattern: each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers.
  2. Compute the next number: 21 + 34 = 55.
  3. Compute the following number: 34 + 55 = 89.
  4. Thus the next two numbers are 55 and 89.
Common mistake: Adding the wrong pair of numbers

Concept tested: Fibonacci pattern

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