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:
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Raju Maurya said:
1 year ago
Very interesting. Thanks all for giving explanations.
Iltja said:
1 year ago
Nice, very good for practice.
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Loki said:
1 year ago
Nice explanation, Thanks all.
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Logesh said:
1 year ago
Nice and Good explanation. Thanks all.
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Temesgen Eskezia said:
1 year ago
Thank you all for explaining the answer.
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MADHUGUNDU SURYA said:
1 year ago
I am not getting this. Please, anyone explain it clearly to me.
Madhan said:
2 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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Sun said:
2 years ago
Thank you everyone for explaining the answer.
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Yedla Bhasker said:
2 years ago
Thanks all for explaining.
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Khushi said:
2 years ago
Nice explanation, Thanks.
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