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:
116 comments Page 6 of 12.
Bala chandu said:
9 years ago
Answer the series.
14, 916, 2536, ?.
14, 916, 2536, ?.
Ramya said:
9 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
So, the answer is 429.
6 * 2 = 12 - 3 = 9
9 * 3 = 27 - 4 = 23
23 * 4 = 92 - 5 = 87
87 * 5 = 435 - 6 = 429
So, the answer is 429.
Syed Mahi Ahmed said:
9 years ago
Thanks everybody for the explanation. Now I understand this.
Dayanand said:
9 years ago
@Shoeb.
The series is 99, 11, 88, 22.
The series is 99, 11, 88, 22.
Prakhyath teddy said:
9 years ago
Thanks to all for the good explanation.
Ravi said:
9 years ago
@Shoeb, please solve your question.
Kishor said:
9 years ago
Nice and helpful explanations. Thank you all.
Vivek said:
9 years ago
Please, anyone provide a brief solution for Shoeb Question.
Pavan said:
9 years ago
The above one is a little bit tough as compared to the other problems. Nice problem.
Sushil said:
9 years ago
Nice and helpful explanations. Thank you all.
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