Number series: 5, 3, 8, 8, 11, 13, ?

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Hi!
I took the MCATs and I can remember one question was about number series stating:
5,3,8,8,11,13, ?

Whats the next number? I never could figure it out! And the doubt is still in my mind!

Anyone knows the answer? thanks!
 

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Although many answers may turn out correct, one likely candidate is 14. It just sounds like something they might do, interleaving two sequences together, namely 5,8,11,14,... and 3,8,13,... Of course, I don't know why they expect people who haven't seen something like this to think of it.
 
Tedjn said:
Although many answers may turn out correct, one likely candidate is 14. It just sounds like something they might do, interleaving two sequences together, namely 5,8,11,14,... and 3,8,13,... Of course, I don't know why they expect people who haven't seen something like this to think of it.

Wow, never thought of that solution! damn bastards ! thanks for the answer matey!
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