Question

1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, ___Justin loves solving number patterns. He completes one pattern every moring while he eats his cereal. What number should Justin use to complete the number pattern shown above?A. 34B. 32C. 27D. 26

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is A

The missing number is 34

Explanation:

By inspection, the third number is obtained by adding the two preceding numbers.

1 + 1 = 2

The next number is obtained by adding the two preceding numbers.

2 + 1 = 3

This continues as:

3 + 2 = 5

8 + 5 = 13

13 + 8 = 21

21 + 13 = 34