Look at this series: 8, 6, 7, 5, 3, 0, 9. Wait, what is the mathematical pattern of halves in this simpler sequence: 64, 32, 16, 8, ?
4
Each number in the sequence is divided by 2 to get the next number. 8 divided by 2 is 4.
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: Easy. More like this: Math riddles with answers or try Target 24 for a different kind of puzzle.
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