Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles 1, 8, 5, 12, 9, 16, 13, 20, x 27 47 37 17 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The sequence alternates between adding 7 and subtracting 3: 1+7=8, 8-3=5, 5+7=12, 12-3=9, 9+7=16, 16-3=13, 13+7=20. The next step is 20-3 = 17.