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:
218 comments Page 1 of 22.
Swati Thakur said:
4 hours ago
Thank you all for explaining.
William Bragra said:
2 days ago
All good, thanks for explaining.
BONNY said:
2 weeks ago
Thanks for explaining the answer.
Sartaj Ali said:
3 weeks ago
The right answer is 1/8, Option (B).
Daksh said:
1 month ago
The right answer is B.
Sheela said:
2 months ago
Very clear to understand. Thanks all for explaining it.
(4)
RABINDRA MANNA said:
3 months ago
Nice, this process is very nice. Very helpful. Thanks.
Chandrika said:
3 months ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
Asmin said:
3 months ago
It's very helpful. Thanks, all.
(1)
P mathivanan said:
3 months ago
Good, very helpful, thanks for explaining the answer.
(1)
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