Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 19)
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
19.
Look at this series: 8, 6, 9, 23, 87 , ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
8 x 1 - 2 = 6
6 x 2 - 3 = 9
9 x 3 - 4 = 23
23 x 4 - 5 = 87
87 x 5 - 6 = 429 ...
Discussion:
110 comments Page 1 of 11.
Praveenkumar B R said:
6 hours ago
Very helpful. Thanks all.
Raju Maurya said:
5 days ago
Very interesting. Thanks all for giving explanations.
Iltja said:
1 month ago
Nice, very good for practice.
Loki said:
1 month ago
Nice explanation, Thanks all.
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Logesh said:
2 months ago
Nice and Good explanation. Thanks all.
(5)
Temesgen Eskezia said:
4 months ago
Thank you all for explaining the answer.
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MADHUGUNDU SURYA said:
5 months ago
I am not getting this. Please, anyone explain it clearly to me.
Madhan said:
5 months ago
8 * 1 = 8 - 2 = 6,
6 * 2 = 12 - 3 = 9,
9 * 3 = 27 - 4 = 23,
23 * 4 = 92 - 5 = 87,
87 * 5 = 435 - 6 = 429.
6 * 2 = 12 - 3 = 9,
9 * 3 = 27 - 4 = 23,
23 * 4 = 92 - 5 = 87,
87 * 5 = 435 - 6 = 429.
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Sun said:
6 months ago
Thank you everyone for explaining the answer.
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Yedla Bhasker said:
7 months ago
Thanks all for explaining.
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