find the next two numbers in the pattern:
-12, 60, -300, 1500
clearly there is no constant difference.
Check for constant ratio
(-12)(-5) = 60
(60)(-5) = -300
...
we have a winner. SO, what is
1500 * -5 ?
-12,60,-300,1500
To find the next numbers in the pattern, let's look for a common relationship or pattern between the given numbers. In this case, the pattern seems to be multiplying each number by -5.
Let's break it down step-by-step:
First number: -12
-12 * -5 = 60
Second number: 60
60 * -5 = -300
Third number: -300
-300 * -5 = 1500
So, the pattern is that each number is obtained by multiplying the previous number by -5.
Now, let's continue the pattern:
Fourth number: 1500
1500 * -5 = -7500
Fifth number: -7500
-7500 * -5 = 37500
Therefore, the next two numbers in the pattern are -7500 and 37500.