Number · Challenge 2 of 25 · about 5 min
Multiples of Eight Path
Follow equal jumps to continue a multiples-of-eight sequence.
Year 4 challenge progress
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1 Read
Your challenge
Look at the sequence 0, 8, 16, 24, 32, __. What is the next number, and what rule is being used?
Take your time. Your answer is checked only when you choose Check Answer.
Curriculum details
- Curriculum code
- VC2M4N02
- Strand
- Number
- Focus
- Recognise and continue a number sequence involving a Year 4 multiple.
2–5 Notice · Build · Move · Connect
Interactive visual
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Visual Trick
Equal jumps
When every jump has the same size, add that jump again to find the next number.
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Step 1
Draw equal arcs from 0 to 8, 16, 24 and 32.
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Step 2
Label every arc as a jump of 8.
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Step 3
Repeat one more jump to land on 40.
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Step 4
Connect the landings to 0 × 8 through 5 × 8.
6 Solve
Your answer
7 Check
Worked explanation
Why the answer makes sense
- Each neighbouring pair differs by 8.
- Add another 8 to 32: 32 + 8 = 40.
- The landings are multiples of 8.
Challenge complete
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