The Numbers 8 and 13 Are Consecutive Fibonacci Numbers

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Multiple Choice

The numbers 8 and 13 are consecutive Fibonacci numbers. What is the next Fibonacci number in the sequence?

• A) 16
• B) 18
• C) 21
• D) 26

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