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:
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Sindhu said:
1 decade ago
2/2=1,1/2,1/2/2=1/4,1/4/2=1/8
Xduniya said:
1 decade ago
Simply in every step we should deduct 1/2 to get the result.
For eg:.
1/4 - 1/2 = 1/8.
For eg:.
1/4 - 1/2 = 1/8.
Jyoti Rawandhe said:
1 decade ago
Thanks for giving this clear explanation...
Rajpal singh said:
1 decade ago
Here why not multiple each no. By 2. Here first and second no. Multiple by 2 and third, fourth, . , . , . Not multiple by 2 its only divided by 2 why? while third no. Is same put.
Logical reasoning want same process in each no.
Logical reasoning want same process in each no.
Lucky said:
1 decade ago
Thanks for your explanation.
Teja said:
1 decade ago
Good explanation.
Vengalarao said:
1 decade ago
@deepa
Your explanation is very nice. Definately i will try to your concept.
Your explanation is very nice. Definately i will try to your concept.
Abdul said:
1 decade ago
Nicely Explained
DEEPAK said:
1 decade ago
Definately it will helpful.
Upasana said:
1 decade ago
Its a nice explanation.
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