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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Ravi said:
9 years ago
@Shoeb, please solve your question.
Prakhyath teddy said:
9 years ago
Thanks to all for the good explanation.
Dayanand said:
9 years ago
@Shoeb.
The series is 99, 11, 88, 22.
The series is 99, 11, 88, 22.
Syed Mahi Ahmed said:
9 years ago
Thanks everybody for the explanation. Now I understand this.
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.
Bala chandu said:
9 years ago
Answer the series.
14, 916, 2536, ?.
14, 916, 2536, ?.
Aloj said:
9 years ago
8 * 1 = 8 - 2.
6 * 2 = 12 - 3.
9 * 3 = 27 - 4.
23 * 4 = 92 - 5.
87 * 5 = 435 - 6.
429 answer.
6 * 2 = 12 - 3.
9 * 3 = 27 - 4.
23 * 4 = 92 - 5.
87 * 5 = 435 - 6.
429 answer.
Anil said:
9 years ago
@All.
This question was asked in 2011 FSO exam.
This question was asked in 2011 FSO exam.
BHAGMAT TUDU said:
8 years ago
@Bala Chandu.
The answer is 14, 916, 2536, 4964.
The answer is 14, 916, 2536, 4964.
Abhishek said:
8 years ago
Any other simple formula?
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