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{{Solution|The letters in the sequence are the initials of the natural numbers: One, Two, Three, etc. So the sequence continues: N T E T T F F S S E N T.}} | {{Solution|The letters in the sequence are the initials of the natural numbers: One, Two, Three, etc. So the sequence continues: N T E T T F F S S E N T.}} | ||
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Revision as of 08:35, 16 May 2010
A nice short puzzle, perfect for posing at the start of class.
Puzzle
What are the next letters in the sequence: O T T F F S S E?
Help
Hint
The next letter is N
Answer
N T E T T ...
Solution
The letters in the sequence are the initials of the natural numbers: One, Two, Three, etc. So the sequence continues: N T E T T F F S S E N T.