Question

fill in the missing numbers to complete the pattern;
2.40, 2.42, 2.44, \square, \square, 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 \(d = 2.42 - 2.40=0.02\) and \(2.44 - 2.42 = 0.02\).

Step2: Find the first missing number

To find the first missing number (the fourth term), we add \(0.02\) to the third term (\(2.44\)). So, \(2.44+ 0.02=2.46\).

Step3: Find the second missing number

To find the second missing number (the fifth term), we add \(0.02\) to the fourth term (\(2.46\)). So, \(2.46 + 0.02=2.48\).

Answer:

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