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 19 of 19.

Shuvendu Pradhan said: 1 hour ago

The Answer is 1/8.

Teja said: 1 decade ago

Good explanation.

Abdul said: 1 decade ago

Nicely Explained

Hing Soo Beoy said: 9 years ago

1/4 - 1/2 = 1/8.

Sahithi said: 9 months ago

The answer is B.

(7)

SHOBHA said: 9 years ago

Thank you all.

Raju said: 8 years ago

Thank you all.

DIPJYOTI DEKA said: 3 years ago

Answer is 1/2.

(3)

Srikanthsvn said: 6 years ago

Thanks All.

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