Thread: Number Puzzle
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Old 09-11-2001, 08:46 AM   #4
Donut
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Quote:
Originally posted by Sir_Tainly:
the missing number is 51, the sequence is (x2)+5 and (x2)-3 for alternate numbers

thus

(1 x 2) + 5 = 7
(7 x 2) - 3 = 11
(11 x 2) + 5 = 27
(27 x 2) - 3 = 51
(51 x 2) + 5 = 107



Now I've been told that's not the answer she's looking for. Bummer

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