Let’s look at the pattern in each pair of cats.
Each row has two cat signs. The first cat shows a number, and the second cat is blank — we need to find what number goes there.
Let’s go row by row:
Row 1:
First cat = 8, Second cat = 9 → 8 + 1 = 9
Row 2:
First cat = 15, Second cat = ? → If we follow the same rule, 15 + 1 = 16
Wait — let’s check more rows to make sure it’s always “+1”.
Row 3:
27 → next should be 28? But let’s see what’s actually written or implied.
Actually, looking again — maybe it’s not always +1. Let’s list all the given numbers and their pairs:
Given pairs (first number → second number):
- 8 → 9 (+1)
- 15 → ?
- 27 → ?
- 35 → ?
- 42 → ?
- 50 → ?
- 54 → ?
- 59 → ?
- 63 → ?
- 76 → ?
- 87 → ?
- 96 → ?
But wait — actually, in the image, only the FIRST number of each pair is filled in for most rows. Only the very first row has both numbers: 8 and 9.
So perhaps the pattern is that each second number is just the next whole number after the first.
That would mean:
If first number is N, then second number is N + 1.
Let’s test this with the only complete example: 8 → 9 ✔️
Now apply to others:
15 → 16
27 → 28
35 → 36
42 → 43
50 → 51
54 → 55
59 → 60
63 → 64
76 → 77
87 → 88
96 → 97
This seems consistent and simple — perfect for a student task.
No other obvious patterns (like multiplying, skipping, etc.) fit as cleanly.
Also, since the first example is consecutive numbers, it’s safe to assume the rest follow the same rule.
Final Answer:
The missing numbers are:
16, 28, 36, 43, 51, 55, 60, 64, 77, 88, 97
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of after number worksheet.
