What is the pattern in this sequence?

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In summary, the pattern in the given numbers is to raise each number to the power of its position in the sequence and then add 4 to it. Therefore, the next number in the sequence is 4^1 + 70 = 74. The use of patterns in puzzles helps in developing pattern recognition skills which can be useful in various fields.
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help me to find the next number please

10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 15 , 19 , 27 , 30 , 39 , 66 , ...
 
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draotic said:
help me to find the next number please

10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 15 , 19 , 27 , 30 , 39 , 66 , ...

Did you misplace it? Where were you the last time you saw it? :uhh:

Seriously, I presume you know there is no answer to that type of question.
 
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147 seems reasonable.
 
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70

the differnce is
1, 1, 1, 2, 4, 8, 3, 9, 27

the pattern is
1^1, 1^2, 1^3, 2^1, 2^2, 2^3, 3^1, 3^2, 3^3

so the next number is plus 4^1

Use to love these things in 6th grade
 
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Don't you think these patterns are arbitrary? You can make any pattern and if people get it, great. If not, well nobody cares. Patterns are meh.
 
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clearwater304 said:
70

the differnce is
1, 1, 1, 2, 4, 8, 3, 9, 27

the pattern is
1^1, 1^2, 1^3, 2^1, 2^2, 2^3, 3^1, 3^2, 3^3

so the next number is plus 4^1

Use to love these things in 6th grade

yeah.. i think so.. :smile:
 
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kramer733 said:
Don't you think these patterns are arbitrary? You can make any pattern and if people get it, great. If not, well nobody cares. Patterns are meh.

For one, they're fun! :)

For two, pattern recognition comes in pretty handy. These type of puzzles help sharpen that skill. I use pattern recognition all the time at work when comparing efficient design to a projects I'm working on. It also comes in handy when studying for school, and making prediction software based on past events.
 
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clearwater304 said:
70

the differnce is
1, 1, 1, 2, 4, 8, 3, 9, 27

the pattern is
1^1, 1^2, 1^3, 2^1, 2^2, 2^3, 3^1, 3^2, 3^3

so the next number is plus 4^1

Use to love these things in 6th grade
yeah , you got it right
 

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