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:
189 comments Page 13 of 19.
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:
8 months ago
I think B is the right answer.
(5)
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:
6 years ago
Nice explanation. Thanks all.
Vikash gangwar said:
6 years ago
Thanks all for explaining it.
Sairaj said:
6 years ago
Video explanations available?
Balram Doriya said:
5 years ago
Good explanation. Thanks all.
(1)
ACHAL said:
3 years ago
1/8 will be the right answer.
(4)
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