WAEC Mathematics 2016 Question 44

Question 44

Progressions

Find the next three terms of the sequence: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8,…

  1. A.13, 19, 23
  2. B.9, 11, 13
  3. C.11, 15, 19
  4. D.13, 21, 34
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (13, 21, 34)

Explanation

Each term is the sum of the two before it: 5 + 8 = 13, 8 + 13 = 21, 13 + 21 = 34.