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:
193 comments Page 13 of 20.
Namkar said:
2 months ago
Agree, B is the correct answer.
Sagarika Mahapatra said:
7 years ago
Nice explanations. Thanks all.
Dhumal Vaishnav said:
4 years ago
Nice, explanation. Thanks all.
Komal Yadav said:
2 years ago
I think 1/8 is the right term.
(7)
Tanvi Panchal said:
10 months ago
I think B is the right answer.
(5)
Saiyad said:
1 month ago
I think B is the right answer.
(2)
Sindhu said:
1 decade ago
2/2=1,1/2,1/2/2=1/4,1/4/2=1/8
Sravani said:
8 years ago
Nice explanation. Thanks all.
Sameer said:
7 years ago
Nice explanation. Thanks all.
Vikash gangwar said:
6 years ago
Thanks all for explaining it.
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