There are 12 numbers in the list 1, 2, 4, 8, ..., 2048.
The list provided seems to be the beginning of a geometric sequence where each number is multiplied by 2 to get the next number. However, it skips a few steps, making it seem shorter than it is. The reference states that 2048 is the 12th term in the sequence. This means there are 12 numbers total in the full sequence leading up to 2048. The full sequence would be: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048.
Here's a table to illustrate the sequence and number of terms:
| Term Number | Value |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 32 |
| 7 | 64 |
| 8 | 128 |
| 9 | 256 |
| 10 | 512 |
| 11 | 1024 |
| 12 | 2048 |
The sequence provided in the question was intentionally truncated, creating the need to recognize the pattern and refer to external information. Since 2048 is explicitly mentioned to be the 12th term, the complete sequence includes 12 numbers.
