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 2 of 3.
Jhansi said:
9 years ago
Subtract 6 from the previous number. Then you will get the answer.
M.RAGHRAM PGDM 1 said:
9 years ago
Take difference 6 alternatively, so the answer is 28.
Alisha said:
10 years ago
58-6 = 52, 52-6 = 46, 46-6 = 40, 40-6 = 34, 34-6 = 28.
Answer: 28.
Answer: 28.
(1)
A.G.RAO said:
10 years ago
We have subtract systems used: 58, 52, 46, 40, and 34 ___ ?
58-52 = 6.
52-46 = 6.
46-40 = 6.
40-34 = 6.
34-28 = 6.
34-6 = 28 Answer 28 is right answer.
58-52 = 6.
52-46 = 6.
46-40 = 6.
40-34 = 6.
34-28 = 6.
34-6 = 28 Answer 28 is right answer.
(2)
Arun pathak said:
10 years ago
Every number subtracted by 6 such as:
58-52=6.
52-46=6.
46-40=6.
40-34=6.
34-28=6.
58-52=6.
52-46=6.
46-40=6.
40-34=6.
34-28=6.
Rabecca said:
1 decade ago
The answer is 28.
I got the number by subtracting 6 to get the next number in the sequence.
I got the number by subtracting 6 to get the next number in the sequence.
Surendra said:
1 decade ago
Difference between 2 numbers is 6.
58-52 = 6.
52-6 = 46.
.
.
.
.
34-6 = 28.
58-52 = 6.
52-6 = 46.
.
.
.
.
34-6 = 28.
Sana said:
1 decade ago
Answer is 28.
58-6 = 52.
46-6 = 40.
Then 34-6 = 28.
This is possible answer.
58-6 = 52.
46-6 = 40.
Then 34-6 = 28.
This is possible answer.
Vibha said:
1 decade ago
58-52 = 6.
52-46 = 6.
46-40 = 6.
40-34 = 6.
So 34-6 = 28.
52-46 = 6.
46-40 = 6.
40-34 = 6.
So 34-6 = 28.
Anand said:
1 decade ago
Every number subtracted 6.
Like,
58-6=52.
52-6=46.
46-6=40.
40-6=34.
34-6=28.
Answer 28.
Like,
58-6=52.
52-6=46.
46-6=40.
40-6=34.
34-6=28.
Answer 28.
Post your comments here:
Quick links
Quantitative Aptitude
Verbal (English)
Reasoning
Programming
Interview
Placement Papers