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?
(1/3)
(1/8)
(2/8)
(1/16)
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 11 of 21.

Jaya said:   3 years ago
Yes, I too think and should be 1/8.
(15)

Apeksha Pradip Sonawane said:   4 months ago
Yes, I think B is the right Answer.

Shruthi said:   10 years ago
Please, (1/2) /2 how it comes 1/4?

Amresh sinha said:   7 years ago
Very nice explanation. Thanks all.

Aakash kumar sungh said:   4 years ago
Thanks all for explaining clearly.

Anushka mahour said:   2 years ago
I think 1/4 is the correct answer.
(2)

Salma said:   2 years ago
I think 1/8 is the correct answer.
(8)

Epicram said:   1 decade ago
Just Divide the next number by 2.

Nitish pandey said:   9 years ago
Am not getting it please explain.

Shiva said:   8 years ago
Thanks for explaining the answer.


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