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?
128
226
324
429
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:
113 comments Page 6 of 12.

Kishore said:   9 years ago
@Arthi.

It is a sequence of cubes.

So,
1^3 = 1.
2^3 = 8.
3^3 = 27.
4^3 = 64 .

Therefore, the answer is 64.

Anisha said:   9 years ago
Thank you very much, it's very useful for me. Now I understand the method to solve the number series problems.

Shaunak said:   9 years ago
It takes some time to solve, after practising it is easy now.

Thank you.

Shoeb said:   9 years ago
Solve this if you are a master 99, 11, 88, __.

Princy said:   9 years ago
In which way we can imagine the solution of such problem?

Sanjana said:   9 years ago
How to find the logic of the question, in which way we can solve this type of problems?

Sushil said:   9 years ago
Nice and helpful explanations. Thank you all.

Pavan said:   9 years ago
The above one is a little bit tough as compared to the other problems. Nice problem.

Vivek said:   9 years ago
Please, anyone provide a brief solution for Shoeb Question.

Kishor said:   9 years ago
Nice and helpful explanations. Thank you all.


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