Foundation Mathematics Primary 4 Whole Numbers

What is the next number in the pattern below? 5, 11, 17, 23, ___

A 24
B 28
C 29
D 30
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Step 1: Find the common difference. 11 − 5 = 6, 17 − 11 = 6, 23 − 17 = 6. The common difference is 6. Step 2: Add the common difference to the last term. 23 + 6 = 29 Answer: 29

Correct answer: 29

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