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.
Sam said:
1 decade ago
What is the easiest way to solve this problem without using calculator?
S.paul said:
8 years ago
4*1.3 = 5.2.
4*1.2 = 4.8.
4*1.1 = 4.4.
4*1.0 = 4.
4*0.9 = 3.6.
4*1.2 = 4.8.
4*1.1 = 4.4.
4*1.0 = 4.
4*0.9 = 3.6.
(5)
KWAPI YAZID said:
4 years ago
3.6 is the answer I agree with it because it decreases by 0.4.
(3)
Rohini Patil said:
8 years ago
The difference between two number is 0.4, so answer is 3.6.
(1)
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
Dinesh bijarniya said:
1 decade ago
Difference in series = 0.4 than last no will be = 3.6.
Keerthu said:
5 years ago
Yes, the logic is Each number decreases 0.4.
(2)
Rajendra jain said:
1 decade ago
I can't understand this calculation.
Srilakshmi said:
1 decade ago
By seeing we can easily find out.
G Mahesh yadhav said:
9 years ago
Each number is decreased by 0.4.
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