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:
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Suryanarayan mishra said:
7 years ago
Thanks all for explaining.
Chandana said:
6 years ago
Thanks all for explaining.
Aditi said:
4 years ago
Nice explanation. Thankss.
Manju said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
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Mohammed said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
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LALIT BEHERA said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
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VIVEK SHARMA said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
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Vaishnavi sudhir nakle said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
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Dereje said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
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Golu kumar said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
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