Factorial pattern

The pattern jumps fast

A fast-growing sequence that becomes simple once you notice the multiplication rule.

IQFlow Pinterest pin with the sequence 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, question mark.

Quick answer

Answer: 720

Each number is multiplied by the next integer: 1 times 2 is 2, times 3 is 6, times 4 is 24, times 5 is 120, and times 6 is 720.

How to use it

1

Notice the sequence is growing too quickly for simple addition.

2

Try multiplying by 2, 3, 4, and 5.

3

Continue with times 6.

4

Check the result against the rule.

What this trains

Multiplicative reasoning
Sequence recognition
Rule extension
Mental arithmetic

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