Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 2)
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
2.
Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 3 is added; in the second, 2 is subtracted.
Discussion:
105 comments Page 7 of 11.
KrishnaRathod said:
9 years ago
7, 8, 9, and next 10.
10, 11, 12 next is 13.
So, the answer 10 is correct.
10, 11, 12 next is 13.
So, the answer 10 is correct.
Vinay said:
9 years ago
Thank you so much for giving a solution with various explanation.
John Taniang said:
9 years ago
Two series 7, 8, 9 and 10, 11, 12.
So 10 is the answer for the first series.
So 10 is the answer for the first series.
M.RAGHRAM PGDM 1 said:
9 years ago
The logic is, Take difference 3 and add 2 alternatively.
Aditya vamsi said:
9 years ago
Just we have to use the jumbling system among the number in ascending order.
Mohd moin ansari said:
9 years ago
As per the logic, 12 - 2 = 10.
Divya said:
9 years ago
Thank you so much for giving a various explanation.
Deepshikha said:
9 years ago
Its simple 3 add in first-time subt. 2 in second time.
7 + 3 = 10,
10 - 2 = 8,
8 + 3 = 11,
11 - 2 = 9,
Then,
12 - 2 = 10.
7 + 3 = 10,
10 - 2 = 8,
8 + 3 = 11,
11 - 2 = 9,
Then,
12 - 2 = 10.
Santosh said:
9 years ago
Answer is 10.
Rohan kumbhar said:
10 years ago
Very simple. First 3 is increased and second 2 is decrease.
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