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:
210 comments Page 10 of 21.
Swasti said:
4 years ago
Thanks all for the clear explanation.
Sumanth said:
11 months ago
Thanks all for explaining the answer.
(2)
Sapna yadav said:
8 months ago
How, B is the answer? Please explain.
(7)
Sandhya said:
6 months ago
Yes, I agree the correct answer is B.
(2)
Raghunath said:
10 years ago
Thank you for all your explanations.
Bhawna Garg said:
2 years ago
Yes, option (B) is the right answer.
(5)
Ammu said:
1 year ago
Agree, the right answer is option B.
(2)
Sahil Tiwari said:
6 months ago
Option number B is correct. I agree.
(4)
AYUSHI said:
2 months ago
Yes, I agree, B is the right option.
(2)
Janmejaya meher said:
10 years ago
Thank you for all your explanation.
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