Help with number sequence question

[alberta]

Hi We came accross this question on one of the Tutors papers but just couldn't figure out the pattern!!

79 63 55 51

Can we find the next number in sequence?

I just wondered what everyone came up with and why?? thanks

[hermanmunster]

Hi We came accross this question on one of the Tutors papers but just couldn't figure out the pattern!!

79 63 55 51

Can we find the next number in sequence?

I just wondered what everyone came up with and why?? thanks

Take away 16, 8, 4 then presumably 2 so next number = 49

[alberta]

Hi thanks, can't believe didn't see that!! that is correct answer and I can see why now!!