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:
193 comments Page 17 of 20.
Sukanya said:
3 years ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(29)
Hari said:
1 year ago
Agree, the answer is 1/8.
(6)
Sammi Kumari said:
6 months 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)
Nandani patel said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(13)
Nhial D said:
1 year ago
The correct answer is B.
(1)
Prapti Sen said:
5 months ago
I agree, it is option B.
(2)
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