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 18 of 19.
Piyush said:
7 months ago
Yes, The correct answer is B.
(5)
Anchal said:
7 months ago
I think option B is correct.
(7)
Sahithi said:
6 months ago
The answer is B.
(7)
Gungun singh said:
6 months ago
B is the right answer.
(5)
Tanvi Panchal said:
5 months ago
I think B is the right answer.
(5)
Ammu said:
3 months ago
Agree, the right answer is option B.
(1)
Alok Kumar said:
3 months ago
Option B is the right answer.
(4)
Sammi Kumari said:
1 month ago
Yes, Option B is correct.
(1)
SIDDHI said:
3 weeks ago
Option B is the correct answer.
Jot said:
3 weeks ago
Yes, 1/8 is the right answer.
(1)
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