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 17 of 19.
Nandani patel said:
1 year ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(13)
Nhial D said:
10 months ago
The correct answer is B.
(1)
Prapti Sen said:
1 week ago
I agree, it is option B.
Upasana said:
1 decade ago
Its a nice explanation.
Komal Yadav said:
1 year ago
1/8 will be the answer.
(10)
Shashwat said:
1 year ago
I know the answer is B.
(2)
Durga said:
1 year ago
The correct answer 1/8.
(2)
Lavkush Maurya said:
9 months ago
Yes, the answer is 1/8.
(4)
Rishit said:
6 years ago
Thanks for explaining.
Gungun singh said:
6 months ago
B is the right answer.
(5)
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