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:
98 comments Page 9 of 10.
Kommiriswetha said:
2 years ago
It's very useful to improve my skills. Thanks, everyone.
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Nivetha said:
2 years ago
Option: B is the right answer.
53 - 13 = 40,
40 - 13 = 27,
27 - 13 = 14.
53 - 13 = 40,
40 - 13 = 27,
27 - 13 = 14.
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Debabrot Assam Gohpur said:
2 years ago
It's an easy trick.
53-40 = 13.
40-27 = 13.
27-14 = 13.
So, 14 is the correct answer.
53-40 = 13.
40-27 = 13.
27-14 = 13.
So, 14 is the correct answer.
(27)
Komal Yadav said:
2 years ago
Logic;
53- 13 =40,
40-13 = 27,
27-13=14,
So, 14 is the correct answer.
53- 13 =40,
40-13 = 27,
27-13=14,
So, 14 is the correct answer.
(20)
Monalisha Satapathy said:
1 year ago
Agree, given option 14 is the correct answer.
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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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Janhavi Landge said:
1 year ago
53 - 13 = 40.
40 - 13 = 27,
27 - 13 = 14.
So, the answer is 14.
40 - 13 = 27,
27 - 13 = 14.
So, the answer is 14.
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Mollayimer said:
11 months ago
Thank you.
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SRIMAYI said:
11 months ago
Thanks for giving me the answer.
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Nisar sayyed said:
10 months ago
Very helpful, Thanks for all your explanation.
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