Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 11)
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

11.
Look at this series: 1.5, 2.3, 3.1, 3.9, ... What number should come next?
4.2
4.4
4.7
5.1
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In this simple addition series, each number increases by 0.8.
Discussion:
45 comments Page 5 of 5.

Roshan Roy said:   1 decade ago
In this simple addition series, each number increases by 0.8.

Anusha said:   1 decade ago
2.3 - 1.5 = 0.8.
3.1 - 2.3 = 0.8.
3.9 - 3.1 = 0.8.

x - 3.9 = 0.8 => x = 0.8 + 3.9 = 4.7

So answer is C.

Veerendra devadiga said:   1 decade ago
1.5 + 0.8 = 2.3.
2.3 + 0.8 = 3.1.
3.1 + 0.8 = 3.9.
3.9 + 0.8 = 4.7.

1.5, 2.3, 3.1, 3.9, 4.7.

Prathyusha said:   2 decades ago
1.5+0.8=2.3
3.1+0.8=3.9
3.9+0.8=4.7
4.7 is answer

M.RAGHURAM PGDM 1 said:   1 decade ago
Add by .8 so the answer is 4.7.


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