Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 23 23
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This sequence alternates between “add 3” and “repeat the same number.” It is a simple two-step cycle used in basic number-series practice.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Look for a rising value followed by a repeat: 11→14 (+3), then 14 repeats; 14→17 (+3), then 17 repeats; 17→20 (+3), then 20 repeats.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Next after 20 (following the +3 step) is 23.Then, per the cycle, repeat: 23 again.Thus, the next two terms are 23 and 23.
Verification / Alternative check:
Cycle explicitly: (+3), repeat, (+3), repeat, … Applied to 11 gives exactly the observed pattern.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Expecting a constant difference every step; here every second term is a deliberate duplicate.
Final Answer:
23 23
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