Halving Sequences

11+ Maths, topic 7.2.2

Halving Sequences

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

Example sequence

Example sequence

The numbers halve each time

The numbers halve each time

Work out the next number

Work out the next number

  • The next number in the sequence will be 8 ÷ 2.
  • 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Work out the next number

Work out the next number

  • The next number in the sequence will be 4 ÷ 2.
  • 4 ÷ 2 = 2

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