Foundation January 2022 Paper 1R Q5
5 Here are the first 4 terms of a number sequence.
7 12 17 22
(a)
(i) Write down the next term of the sequence. (1)
(ii) Explain how you worked out your answer. (1)
(b) Is 256 a number in the sequence?
Tick one of the boxes below and give a reason for your answer.
Give a reason for your answer. (1)
Tick one of the boxes below and give a reason for your answer.

| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| (i) Answer: 27 | B1 |
| (ii) Answer: Add 5 | B1 |
| (2) |
Notes
B1: accept +5 or use of \(5n+2\)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| No and reason | B1 |
| (1) | |
| (3 marks) |
Notes
B1: e.g. ‘because the unit digit of 256 is not 2 or 7’ or it is not in the form \(5n+2\)