Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 10)
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
10.
Look at this series: 31, 29, 24, 22, 17, ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is a simple alternating subtraction series, which subtracts 2, then 5.
Discussion:
39 comments Page 4 of 4.
John JM said:
6 years ago
31-29=2.
29-24=5.
24-22=2.
17-12=5.
So the answer is 12.
29-24=5.
24-22=2.
17-12=5.
So the answer is 12.
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Sankaranarayanan said:
6 years ago
31-29=2,
29-24=5,
24-22=2,
22-17=5,
17-2=15.
29-24=5,
24-22=2,
22-17=5,
17-2=15.
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Neethu said:
8 months ago
50 - 13 = 40.
40 - 13 = 27.
27 - 13 = 14.
40 - 13 = 27.
27 - 13 = 14.
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Amrish said:
1 year ago
Thank you all for explaining the answer.
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Palwasha said:
3 years ago
Thanks all for explaining the answer.
Prathyusha said:
1 decade ago
31-2=29
24-2=22
17-2=15
15 is answer
24-2=22
17-2=15
15 is answer
Pawan sharma said:
1 decade ago
31-2 = 29.
24-2 = 22.
17-2 = 15.
24-2 = 22.
17-2 = 15.
Udit said:
1 decade ago
31-24=7
29-22=7
24-17=7
22-7=15
29-22=7
24-17=7
22-7=15
Guruvinoth said:
3 years ago
It's very useful. Thanks.
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