Question

fill in the missing numbers to complete the pattern:
2.40, 2.42, 2.44, \boxed{}, \boxed{}, 2.50

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the pattern

Looking at the given numbers: \(2.40\), \(2.42\), \(2.44\), we can see that each number is increasing by \(0.02\). So the common difference \(d = 0.02\).

Step2: Find the first missing number

To find the next number after \(2.44\), we add \(0.02\) to \(2.44\). So, \(2.44+ 0.02=2.46\).

Step3: Find the second missing number

To find the number after \(2.46\), we add \(0.02\) to \(2.46\). So, \(2.46 + 0.02=2.48\).

Answer:

The missing numbers are \(2.46\) and \(2.48\).