Mathematical ReasoningQuestion 47 of 120
What is the next number in the pattern: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?
a.30
b.36
c.48
d.72
Explanation
Each term is double the one before it, so 24 × 2 = 48. Recognizing that the pattern multiplies by 2 reveals the rule. This is a geometric sequence.
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