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The sequence alternates between dividing by 2 and adding 4. Starting with 72, we divide by 2 to get 36, then add 4 to get 40, divide by 2 to get 20, and so on. Following this pattern, the next number in the sequence would be 8 (16 divided by 2).

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16y ago

8

The pattern is halve, add 4, halve, add 4,.. etc 8

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4;2

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Q: What number comes next in sequence 72 36 40 20 24 12 16?
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