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What are the next three numbers in this series?
1, 2, 2, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4, 6, 2, 6, ?, ?, ?
1, 2, 2, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4, 6, 2, 6, ?, ?, ?
Hint
What is the prime difference?Answer
4, 2, 4The series represents the differences between consecutive prime numbers, starting at 2: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47.
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Good teaser!
very nicely done
The hint actually gives it away right away. If I had stayed with it, I would have eventually worked it out, but I used the hint and the answer dawned upon me. A very unique, yet slyly crafted teaser. Keep the math teasers coming, I thrive on them.
that was hard, i could not get it
I couldn'y get it unitl the hint, but good job
well done!!
Well done.
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