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:
182 comments Page 16 of 19.
Mohan said:
7 years ago
Nice explanation, thanks.
Soumi Poddar said:
6 years ago
Thanks for explaining it.
Kiki said:
4 years ago
Thank you for explaining.
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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:
1 month ago
Yes, Option B is correct.
(2)
Sachin singh said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(5)
Sapna said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the right Answer.
(7)
Ghg said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(3)
Akp said:
2 years ago
The right answer is 1/8.
(8)
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