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 2 of 19.
Anchal said:
7 months ago
I think option B is correct.
(7)
Piyush said:
7 months ago
Yes, The correct answer is B.
(5)
Bhawna Garg said:
8 months ago
Yes, option (B) is the right answer.
(5)
Sajid said:
9 months ago
Yes, 1/8 is the correct answer.
(5)
Lavkush Maurya said:
9 months ago
Yes, the answer is 1/8.
(4)
Vyshnavi vedantam said:
9 months ago
1/8 is the Correct answer.
(3)
Aadhya said:
10 months ago
Very clear. Thanks for explaining the answer @Chanda.
(3)
Ash said:
10 months ago
Option B is the correct answer.
(5)
Gayatri Yadav said:
10 months ago
Agree, the answer is B 1/8.
(2)
Tanishka said:
10 months ago
1/8 is the correct number.
(2)
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