Doubling Sequences

11+ Maths, topic 7.2.1

Doubling Sequences

In ‘doubling’ questions, the next number in the sequence will be double that of the previous number.

Example sequence

Example sequence

The numbers double each time

The numbers double each time

Work out the next number

Work out the next number

  • The next number in the sequence will be 16 × 2.
  • 16 × 2 = 32
Work out the next number

Work out the next number

  • The next number in the sequence will be 32 × 2.
  • 32 × 2 = 64

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