Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1,2,4,3,9,4,?. what is Next ?

  1. 8

  2. 10

  3. 16

  4. 7
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern alternates: odd-positioned terms are squared (1²=1 stays, 3²=9), even-positioned terms are doubled (2×2=4, 4×2=8). So the 7th term (odd position) is 4²=16. The sequence follows two different rules for odd and even positions.

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