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 16 of 19.
Abhishek gouraje said:
2 years ago
The Correct Answer is 1/8.
(5)
Janhavi Landge said:
1 year ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(3)
Tanishka said:
1 year ago
1/8 is the correct number.
(2)
Vyshnavi vedantam said:
12 months ago
1/8 is the Correct answer.
(3)
Mohan said:
7 years ago
Nice explanation, thanks.
Soumi Poddar said:
6 years ago
Thanks for explaining it.
Kiki said:
5 years ago
Thank you for explaining.
(1)
Sukanya said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(29)
Hari said:
1 year ago
Agree, the answer is 1/8.
(6)
Sammi Kumari said:
4 months ago
Yes, Option B is correct.
(2)
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