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:
200 comments Page 20 of 20.
Anupama said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the answer.
(6)
Shuvendu Pradhan said:
5 months ago
The Answer is 1/8.
(4)
Teja said:
1 decade ago
Good explanation.
Abdul said:
1 decade ago
Nicely Explained
Hing Soo Beoy said:
10 years ago
1/4 - 1/2 = 1/8.
Sahithi said:
1 year ago
The answer is B.
(7)
SHOBHA said:
9 years ago
Thank you all.
Raju said:
9 years ago
Thank you all.
DIPJYOTI DEKA said:
3 years ago
Answer is 1/2.
(3)
Srikanthsvn said:
7 years ago
Thanks All.
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