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:
182 comments Page 13 of 19.

Khushi Singla said:   9 years ago
Not able to get the explanation.

Saiteja Hanumandla said:   9 years ago
According to the question.

Look at this series: 2, 1, (1/2) , (1/4) , . What number should come next?

Principle we need to follow this. This is a simple division series; each number is one-half of the previous number. 1 * 1/2 = 1/2.

2 * 1/2 = 2/2 =1.
1/4 * 1/2=1/8 so the answer is 1/8.

Let me know is there any mistake feel free to tell me because me also pure in maths.

Shruthi said:   9 years ago
Please, (1/2) /2 how it comes 1/4?

Epicram said:   9 years ago
Just Divide the next number by 2.

Datacenters N R said:   9 years ago
These explanations are very helpful. Thank you all.

Santhosh said:   9 years ago
1 2 3.

4 5 ?

What comes in the question mark place?

Think logically.

And I'm saying it isn't 6.

Shishir said:   9 years ago
Nice & logical explanation.

Ritika singh said:   9 years ago
Its new concept for me but very helpful.

Hardeepsinh said:   9 years ago
Excellent, and it's very helpful. Thank you all.

Rakesh Kumar said:   9 years ago
Find the next number of the series : 8, 1/8, 22, 1/22, 37, 1/37, ?


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