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 3 of 3.
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
(1)
Rajendra jain said:
1 decade ago
I can't understand this calculation.
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
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