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:
129 comments Page 2 of 13.
Lekha said:
9 months ago
Good and very helpful. Thanks all for explaining the answer.
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Navadeep Kothakonda said:
9 months ago
Okay, Thank You.
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Sowmyareddy said:
10 months ago
Thanks for explaining the answer.
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Aadarsh Yadav said:
11 months ago
The series logic starts with the pattern: 6, 9, 23, 87.
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Manoj said:
12 months ago
Very helpful. Good to practice. Thanks.
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Sathwika reddy said:
12 months ago
It was a good explanation. Thanks all.
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Deepthi R said:
1 year ago
Great explanations, Thanks all.
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DHA said:
1 year 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 .
6 x 2 - 3 = 9,
9 x 3 - 4 = 23,
23 x 4 - 5 = 87,
87 x 5 - 6 = 429 .
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Shiva said:
1 year ago
Excellent. Thanks all for explaining.
(1)
Praveenkumar B R said:
1 year ago
Very helpful. Thanks all.
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