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:
200 comments Page 12 of 20.
Poojitha said:
4 weeks ago
I think B is the correct answer.
(2)
Shishir said:
10 years ago
Nice & logical explanation.
Rinku nayi said:
6 years ago
Thanks for all the explanation.
Saba said:
3 years ago
1/8 this is the correct answer.
(13)
Ayush rawat said:
2 years ago
1/8 this is the correct option.
(4)
Yogendra Kumar said:
2 years ago
Agree, 1/8 is the right answer.
(7)
Khushi gupta said:
2 years ago
Yes, 1/8 is the correct answer.
(11)
Riya said:
2 years ago
Option B is the correct answer.
(5)
Harikaran said:
2 years ago
Option B is the correct answer.
(1)
Taran said:
2 years ago
Thanks all for the explanation.
(2)
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