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:
101 comments Page 3 of 11.
Kommiriswetha said:
2 years ago
It's very useful to improve my skills. Thanks, everyone.
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Dimple said:
7 years ago
What should come in place of the question mark?
6, 3, 3, 6, 24, ?
6, 3, 3, 6, 24, ?
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Kundan said:
6 years ago
Correct answer is 14.
Because 53 and 40 between difference 13.
Next also difference is 13.
Because 53 and 40 between difference 13.
Next also difference is 13.
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Sudhakar said:
6 years ago
53,53,40,40,27,27....?
Here the one more trick,
(5+3=8),(5+3=8),(4+0=4),(4+0=4),(2+7=9),(2+7=9),(1+4=5),(1+4=5)
Here the one more trick,
(5+3=8),(5+3=8),(4+0=4),(4+0=4),(2+7=9),(2+7=9),(1+4=5),(1+4=5)
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Hridyanshu said:
12 months ago
Very interesting. Thanks all for explaining the answer.
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MANGESH TONE said:
6 years ago
Difference between each number is 13, example: 53-40 = 13.
40-27 = 13.
27+13 = 40 similar 14+13 = 27 or 27-13 = 14.
Answer B. 14.
40-27 = 13.
27+13 = 40 similar 14+13 = 27 or 27-13 = 14.
Answer B. 14.
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Mollayimer said:
2 years ago
Thank you.
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Samar said:
1 year ago
Amazing, thank you so much for explaining the answer.
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Shyamsundar Maity said:
4 years ago
Very good. Thanks.
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Monalisha Satapathy said:
2 years ago
Agree, given option 14 is the correct answer.
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