Identify a pattern in this list of numbers. Then use this pattern to find the next number. (More than one pattern might exist, so it is possible that there is more than one correct answer.) 3, 5, 9, 15, 23, 33,

a)   45

The sequence  3 , 5, 9 , 15 , 23 , 33 , 45

Step-by-step explanation:

Given The sequence  3 , 5, 9 , 15 , 23 , 33

First term = 3

Add 2  of first term  

Second term  = 3 +2 = 5

Add 4  of second term  

Third term = 5 + 4 = 9

Add 6  of Third term  

Fourth term  = 9 + 6 = 15

Add 8 of  fourth term

fifth term = 15 + 8 = 23

Add 10 of fifth term

sixth term = 23 + 10 = 33

Add 12 of sixth term

seventh term = 33 +12 = 45

Final answer:-

Now the sequence   3, 5, 9, 15, 23, 33, __45___

b) well because you get well

4

step-by-step explanation:

6 (donuts) divided by 3 is 2.

so 2/3 means 2 times 2, which is 4/6.

you get two and your friend gets four.