IQ sequence trap

Fast thinkers miss this

A quick number-sequence puzzle where the hidden rule rewards a second look.

IQFlow Pinterest pin with the sequence 4, 9, 19, 39, question mark.

Quick answer

Answer: 79

The rule is multiply by 2, then add 1. Four becomes 9, 9 becomes 19, 19 becomes 39, and 39 becomes 79.

How to use it

1

Test the simple gap pattern first.

2

Notice the gaps are not increasing evenly.

3

Try a repeatable operation.

4

Apply times 2 plus 1 to 39.

What this trains

Pattern recognition
Rule testing
Impulse control
Mental arithmetic

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