Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Santa Claus gave 10 cookies to the first child, 15 cookies to the second child, 21 cookies to the third child, and 28 cookies to the fourth child. If Santa is following a logical sequence of numbers, then he should give 35 cookies to the fifth child.

  1. True

  2. False

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence is based on adding consecutive integers: 10 (+5) -> 15 (+6) -> 21 (+7) -> 28. The next increment should be +8. 28 + 8 = 36. Therefore, the claim that he should give 35 is false.