Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 5)
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
5.
Look at this series: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In this series, each number is repeated, then 13 is subtracted to arrive at the next number.
Discussion:
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Ravi Kumar said:
11 months ago
14 is the answer. I too agree.
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SRIMAYI said:
1 year ago
Thanks for giving me the answer.
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Rupesh Kumar Yadav said:
4 years ago
53 - 13 = 40.
40 - 13 = 27.
Answer,
27-13 = 14.
40 - 13 = 27.
Answer,
27-13 = 14.
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Shine said:
4 years ago
(53+27)/2 = 80,
80/2= 40,
So,(40+x)/2 = 27,
Therefore, x = 14.
80/2= 40,
So,(40+x)/2 = 27,
Therefore, x = 14.
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Soumya Ranjan dash said:
1 year ago
53×1,
= 53-13.
40×1,
= 40-13.
27×1.
= 27-13,
= 14.
= 53-13.
40×1,
= 40-13.
27×1.
= 27-13,
= 14.
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Akandwanaho Colleb said:
6 months ago
Thank you all for explaining the answer.
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Khushi said:
8 months ago
Thanks.
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Manjunath said:
2 months ago
Here, the difference is 13.
53-13 = 40.
40-13 = 27,
27-13 = 14.
53-13 = 40.
40-13 = 27,
27-13 = 14.
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Jetti gopi said:
6 years ago
5*3 = 15
5*3 = 15
4*0 = 0
4*0 = 0
2*7 = 14 So, the answer is 14.
5*3 = 15
4*0 = 0
4*0 = 0
2*7 = 14 So, the answer is 14.
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Kommiriswetha said:
2 years ago
It's very useful to improve my skills. Thanks, everyone.
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