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

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The discussion revolves around a sequence of numbers: 1, 11, 21, 1211, and participants are trying to determine the next number. Suggestions include 41, 1231, and 3112, with some participants hinting that saying the numbers out loud can help in figuring out the pattern. The correct answers identified are 111221 and 3112, with an emphasis on the logic of interpreting the sequence verbally. The conversation highlights the playful nature of the challenge while engaging in problem-solving and pattern recognition.
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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?

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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.
 
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Both 1231 and 111221 are correct, then?
 

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