Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 1)
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
1.
Look at this series: 2, 1, (1/2), (1/4), ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is a simple division series; each number is one-half of the previous number.
In other terms to say, the number is divided by 2 successively to get the next result.
4/2 = 2 2/2 = 1 1/2 = 1/2 (1/2)/2 = 1/4 (1/4)/2 = 1/8 and so on.
Discussion:
205 comments Page 1 of 21.
Chandra said:
2 weeks ago
Good session. Thanks all for explaining.
(2)
AYUSHI said:
3 weeks ago
Yes, I agree, B is the right option.
(2)
Sweety said:
3 weeks ago
2 * 1/2= 1.
1 * 1/2 = 1/2.
1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4.
1/4 * 1/2 = 1/8.
1 * 1/2 = 1/2.
1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4.
1/4 * 1/2 = 1/8.
(1)
Priyanshi said:
3 weeks ago
Nice question, thank you all.
Shrijal gupta said:
3 weeks ago
I think a number's half is the correct.
So, I think answer (b) is the correct answer.
So, I think answer (b) is the correct answer.
KALYANI said:
2 months ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(3)
Sajida Rangari said:
2 months ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(1)
Poojitha said:
2 months ago
I think B is the correct answer.
(2)
Vaishnavi B said:
2 months ago
Agree, B is the correct Option.
(1)
AKASH said:
3 months ago
We can also do squares, such as 2 square 4 and 4 square 16. So, option D is also correct.
(4)
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