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:
210 comments Page 16 of 21.
Aruna said:
6 months ago
B) 1/8 is the correct answer.
(9)
Priyanshi said:
2 months ago
Nice question, thank you all.
Lucky said:
1 decade ago
Thanks for your explanation.
Anchal said:
1 year ago
I think option B is correct.
(7)
DEEPAK said:
2 decades ago
Definately it will helpful.
Gayatri Yadav said:
2 years ago
Agree, the answer is B 1/8.
(2)
Suryanarayan mishra said:
7 years ago
Thanks all for explaining.
Chandana said:
7 years ago
Thanks all for explaining.
Aditi said:
4 years ago
Nice explanation. Thankss.
Manju said:
3 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(5)
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