Pattern trap
Do not overthink it
Some IQ-style patterns are simple, but people miss them by searching for something too complex.
Quick answer
Answer: 32
Each number doubles: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, then 32.
How to use it
1
Test the simplest rule first.
2
Check whether each term doubles.
3
Extend the rule once.
4
Avoid adding unnecessary rules.
What this trains
Pattern recognition
Rule simplicity
Mental arithmetic
Inhibition
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