1, 11, 21, 1211, ... What comes next?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying the next number in the sequence 1, 11, 21, 1211. Participants explore various hypotheses and reasoning related to the sequence, which appears to involve a pattern based on verbalizing the numbers.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the next number could be 41, although they acknowledge their reasoning is not strong.
  • Another participant proposes 111221 as a possible continuation of the sequence.
  • One participant humorously suggests that the next number could be "3" or even a playful response of ":-p".
  • A later reply indicates that saying the numbers out loud may help in determining the next number, suggesting either 3112 or 111221.
  • There is a suggestion that both 1231 and 111221 could be considered correct answers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express multiple competing views regarding the next number in the sequence, with no consensus reached on a single correct answer.

Contextual Notes

Some reasoning provided by participants is described as flimsy, and there is an emphasis on the importance of verbalizing the numbers to understand the pattern, though the exact logic remains unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in number sequences, mathematical puzzles, or those exploring patterns in numerical data may find this discussion relevant.

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1, 11, 21, 1211, ...
What comes next? :-p
 
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Ah, I seen this one before. So I won't answer it. :biggrin:
 
maybe 41?[/color]couple of different reasons for picking this one, but both are pretty flimsy reasons
 
111221 Right?
 
chound said:
1, 11, 21, 1211, ...
What comes next? :-p

1231?

<i write this sentence, because i am forced to lengthen the size of my message to at least 10 characters to be able to submit it!>
 
How about 1 .. ?
 
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Ahh, or would it be " 3. "

Or maybe the answer to
What comes next? :-p
is
:-p
 
I think I got it this time, hint it helps to say the numbers out loud.
either 3112 or 111221[/color]
edit nevermind I see someone else already came up with it
 
Healey is right! Congrats. Will you explain the logic behind it?
 
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People can still figure it out. the hint : Read it out loud.
 
  • #11
Both 1231 and 111221 are correct, then?
 

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