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:
218 comments Page 13 of 22.
Poojitha said:
7 months ago
I think B is the correct answer.
(2)
William Bragra said:
2 days ago
All good, thanks for explaining.
Shishir said:
1 decade ago
Nice & logical explanation.
Rinku nayi said:
7 years ago
Thanks for all the explanation.
Saba said:
4 years ago
1/8 this is the correct answer.
(13)
Ayush rawat said:
3 years ago
1/8 this is the correct option.
(4)
Yogendra Kumar said:
3 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)
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