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.
Krishna Pratap Mahat Nepal said:
2 years ago
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.
outcome * (n-1)-n.
6 x 2 - 3 = 9,
9 x 3 - 4 = 23,
23 x 4 - 5 = 87,
87 x 5 - 6 = 429.
outcome * (n-1)-n.
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Priyambika pattnayak said:
3 years 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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Nandini said:
1 year ago
@All.
Here is my explanation.
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.
Here is my explanation.
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.
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Mathpati ashwini said:
2 years ago
Very helpful explanation, thank you so much.
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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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Vengence said:
2 years ago
Very helpful. Thank you, everyone.
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Asha said:
2 years ago
Thank you everyone for explaining the answer.
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Raju patanker said:
3 years ago
Very good explanation. Thanks.
(15)
Joana Castro said:
2 years ago
Good, Thanks, everyone.
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Devesh kumar kashyap said:
1 year ago
Thank you all for your explanation.
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