SOLUTION: solve the sequence's next number [Mensa] 8 5 9 1 7 2

Question 1180495: solve the sequence's next number [Mensa]
8 5 9 1 7 2
Found 3 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by ikleyn(52778)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Any number can be next.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Alphabetical order according to first letter of the name for each digit --

Good or best possible choice, 0.
Answer by greenestamps(13198)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Whoever stated that this problem is to determine whether or not the reader is qualified for Mensa is definitely not qualified for Mensa....

As one tutor suggested, the 6 numbers shown are in alphabetical order when spelled out in English; and if we limit the answer choices to the digits 0 through 9, then the only one that alphabetically follows 2 is 0.

But if that is to be the answer, then what happened to 3, 4, and 6?

And why limit the answer choices to the single digit whole numbers in base 10, spelled out in English?

To state a problem like this asserting that there is ANY single correct answer shows a severe lack of intelligence.

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