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 20 of 22.
Nandani patel said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(13)
Nhial D said:
2 years ago
The correct answer is B.
(1)
Prapti Sen said:
1 year ago
I agree, it is option B.
(2)
Ch Saraswathi said:
12 months ago
B is the correct answer.
(1)
Kazi Raisuddin said:
4 months ago
B is the correct answer.
(1)
Upasana said:
2 decades ago
Its a nice explanation.
Komal Yadav said:
3 years ago
1/8 will be the answer.
(10)
Shashwat said:
2 years ago
I know the answer is B.
(2)
Durga said:
2 years ago
The correct answer 1/8.
(2)
Lavkush Maurya said:
2 years ago
Yes, the answer is 1/8.
(4)
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