Ben counts fireworks in a pattern: 2, 6, 10, 14. How many fireworks come next?
18 fireworks.
The pattern goes up by 4 each time.
About this riddle
Math riddles hide a calculation inside a short story. Pull out the numbers, work out what is being asked, and watch for a trick such as a unit change.
Difficulty: Medium. More like this: Math riddles with answers or try Target 24 for a different kind of puzzle.
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