Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 7)
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
7.
Look at this series: 58, 52, 46, 40, 34, ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is a simple subtraction series. Each number is 6 less than the previous number.
Discussion:
28 comments Page 1 of 3.
Miya said:
1 month ago
This is a simple subtraction series;
58 - 52 = 6; however, each number in the series is less than the previous number,
then,
58-6 = 52
52-6 = 46
46-6 = 40
40-6 = 34
34-6 = 28.
The correct answer is (b)285.
58 - 52 = 6; however, each number in the series is less than the previous number,
then,
58-6 = 52
52-6 = 46
46-6 = 40
40-6 = 34
34-6 = 28.
The correct answer is (b)285.
(1)
Butri said:
4 months ago
Great help. Thanks everyone for explaining the answer.
(1)
Ravi said:
7 months ago
Yes, the right answer is 28.
(1)
Sumit said:
8 months ago
2,3,5,5,11,9,23
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Sandeep said:
3 years ago
Agree, the right Answer is 28.
(5)
Rupesh Kumar Yadav said:
3 years ago
58-6 = 52,
52-6 = 46,
46-6 = 40,
40-6 = 34,
So, 34 - 6 = 28 => The Answer.
52-6 = 46,
46-6 = 40,
40-6 = 34,
So, 34 - 6 = 28 => The Answer.
(9)
Ann said:
4 years ago
Thanks everyone for explaining the answer.
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Preeti said:
7 years ago
28 is the correct answer. I also agree.
Aman prabhakar singh said:
8 years ago
I agree with the given answer 28.
K.sujitha said:
9 years ago
Difference between the numbers is 6.
=> 34 - 6 = 28.
=> 34 - 6 = 28.
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