Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve
In each series, look for the degree and direction of change between the numbers. In other words, do the numbers increase or decrease, and by how much
1.
Look at this series: 2, 1, (1/2), (1/4), ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is a simple division series; each number is one-half of the previous number.
In other terms to say, the number is divided by 2 successively to get the next result.
4/2 = 2 2/2 = 1 1/2 = 1/2 (1/2)/2 = 1/4 (1/4)/2 = 1/8 and so on.
Discussion:
194 comments Page 1 of 20.
Aruna said:
1 month ago
B) 1/8 is the correct answer.
(6)
Sahil Tiwari said:
2 months ago
Option number B is correct. I agree.
(3)
Sandhya said:
2 months ago
Yes, I agree the correct answer is B.
(2)
PABITRA SAMANTA said:
2 months ago
Yes, the answer is B.
(1)
Saiyad said:
3 months ago
I think B is the right answer.
(3)
Shuvendu Pradhan said:
3 months ago
The Answer is 1/8.
(3)
Sapna yadav said:
3 months ago
How, B is the answer? Please explain.
(7)
Jyoti Pandey said:
3 months ago
Agree, B is the right answer.
Namkar said:
4 months ago
Agree, B is the correct answer.
Subhajit Sahoo said:
4 months ago
B is the right answer.
(3)
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