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:
194 comments Page 20 of 20.
PABITRA SAMANTA said:
2 months ago
Yes, the answer is B.
(1)
Sandhya said:
2 months ago
Yes, I agree the correct answer is B.
(2)
Sahil Tiwari said:
2 months ago
Option number B is correct. I agree.
(3)
Aruna said:
1 month ago
B) 1/8 is the correct answer.
(6)
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