Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 1)

Number Series

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

Look at this series: 2, 1, (1/2), (1/4), ... What number should come next?

(1/3)

(1/8)

(2/8)

(1/16)

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:

189 comments Page 18 of 19.

Amresh sinha said: 7 years ago

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Sameer said: 6 years ago

Nice explanation. Thanks all.

Chandana said: 6 years ago

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Neha said: 6 years ago

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Soumi Poddar said: 6 years ago

Thanks for explaining it.

Vikash gangwar said: 6 years ago

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Rishit said: 6 years ago

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Srikanthsvn said: 6 years ago

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Sairaj said: 6 years ago

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Praveen said: 6 years ago

9, 10, 20, 24, 92, 97, 582 what is the wrong number in the series?

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