extensionPuzzle Game

FILL THE GAP

Find the missing number in the sequence

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Q 1
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— Level 1
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Find the missing number
in each sequence
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Expert Tips
Check differences first: Most sequences are arithmetic or geometric — calculate gaps between consecutive numbers first.
Split odd/even: If the gap isn't constant, check alternating positions separately — two interleaved sequences is a common trick.
pattern Pattern Recognition
tag Number Sense
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Fill the Gap

Goal

A number sequence is shown with one value missing. Identify the pattern and enter the correct number.

Pattern Types

  • Arithmetic — add or subtract a fixed amount each step.
  • Geometric — multiply or divide each step.
  • Alternating — two interleaved sequences.
  • Combined — patterns that mix rules.

Tips

  • Look at the difference between consecutive numbers first.
  • If differences are not constant, look at the ratio between them.
  • Check your answer by applying the rule forward and backward.
Why this sharpens your mind

Numerical Reasoning

Spotting patterns in numbers exercises abstract thinking — a core component of fluid intelligence, the ability to reason through novel problems.

Working Memory

You must hold multiple values in mind simultaneously while computing a rule — directly stressing and strengthening working memory capacity.

Fluid Intelligence

Adapting to new pattern types without prior instruction is one of the best exercises for raw reasoning ability, independent of learned knowledge.