Consecutive Numbers: Patterns and Problem Solving Fun

If the first number is 5, what are the next three consecutive numbers?

• 4, 5, 6

• 6, 8, 9

• 5, 6, 7

• 6, 7, 8

Anna has 4 consecutive numbers. If the first number is 10, what is the sum of all four numbers?

• 46

• 44

• 50

• 42

Tom is thinking of three consecutive numbers. If the first number is x, what is the expression for the sum of these numbers?

• 3x + 3

• x + x + x

• 3x + 1

• 2x + 2

A sequence starts with 12. What are the next two consecutive numbers, and what is their total?

• 25

• 39

• 35

• 30

If the second number in a set of consecutive numbers is 15, what is the first number?

• 16

• 13

• 12

• 14

Lily has 6 consecutive numbers starting from 20. What is the average of these numbers?

• 24

• 22.5

• 23

• 21

A baker made 3 consecutive batches of cookies. If the first batch had 8 cookies, how many cookies did he make in total?

• 12

• 24

• 16

• 20

The ages of three siblings are consecutive numbers. If the youngest is 7, how old is the oldest sibling?

• 10

• 9

• 11

• 8

If the sum of two consecutive numbers is 27, what are the two numbers?

• 13 and 14

• 10 and 17

• 12 and 15

• 14 and 13

A classroom has desks arranged in rows of consecutive numbers: 5, 6, and 7. How many desks are there in total?

• 18

• 20

• 17

• 15