Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 18)
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
18.
Look at this series: 5.2, 4.8, 4.4, 4, ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In this simple subtraction series, each number decreases by 0.4.
Discussion:
23 comments Page 2 of 3.
Rohini Patil said:
8 years ago
The difference between two number is 0.4, so answer is 3.6.
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Firoz Ansari said:
10 years ago
5.2-4.8 = 0.4.
4.8-4.4 = 0.4.
4.4-4.0 = 0.4.
Now 4.0-0.4 = 3.6, this is Answer
4.8-4.4 = 0.4.
4.4-4.0 = 0.4.
Now 4.0-0.4 = 3.6, this is Answer
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Sujithra said:
1 decade ago
5.2 - 4.8 = 0.4
4.8 - 4.4 = 0.4
4.4 - 4.0 = 0.4
4.0 - x = 0.4
Therefore -x = 0.4 - 4.0
= -(4.0 - 0.4)
= -3.6
=>> x = 3.6
4.8 - 4.4 = 0.4
4.4 - 4.0 = 0.4
4.0 - x = 0.4
Therefore -x = 0.4 - 4.0
= -(4.0 - 0.4)
= -3.6
=>> x = 3.6
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Prathyusha said:
1 decade ago
5.2-0.4=4.8
4.8-0.4=4.4
4.4-0.4=4
4-0.4=3.6
3.6 is answer
4.8-0.4=4.4
4.4-0.4=4
4-0.4=3.6
3.6 is answer
G Mahesh yadhav said:
9 years ago
Each number is decreased by 0.4.
Srilakshmi said:
1 decade ago
By seeing we can easily find out.
Manasa Rajaneni said:
8 years ago
3.6.
It decreased each by 0.4.
It decreased each by 0.4.
Kirti said:
1 decade ago
How you have subtracted 4-0.4? So that your answer is 3.6, please explain.
Sam said:
1 decade ago
What is the easiest way to solve this problem without using calculator?
Dinesh bijarniya said:
1 decade ago
Difference in series = 0.4 than last no will be = 3.6.
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