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:
218 comments Page 2 of 22.
Ritika Dutta said:
3 months ago
I think 1/8 is the answer.
(1)
KARTHI said:
3 months ago
Thanks all, for explaining the answer.
(1)
Kazi Raisuddin said:
4 months ago
B is the correct answer.
(1)
Chandra said:
5 months ago
Good session. Thanks all for explaining.
(2)
AYUSHI said:
5 months ago
Yes, I agree, B is the right option.
(2)
Sweety said:
5 months ago
2 * 1/2= 1.
1 * 1/2 = 1/2.
1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4.
1/4 * 1/2 = 1/8.
1 * 1/2 = 1/2.
1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4.
1/4 * 1/2 = 1/8.
(8)
Priyanshi said:
5 months ago
Nice question, thank you all.
Shrijal gupta said:
5 months ago
I think a number's half is the correct.
So, I think answer (b) is the correct answer.
So, I think answer (b) is the correct answer.
KALYANI said:
6 months ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(3)
Sajida Rangari said:
7 months ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(1)
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