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:
210 comments Page 21 of 21.
Shrijal gupta said:
2 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.
Priyanshi said:
2 months ago
Nice question, thank you all.
Sweety said:
2 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.
(4)
AYUSHI said:
2 months ago
Yes, I agree, B is the right option.
(2)
Chandra said:
2 months ago
Good session. Thanks all for explaining.
(2)
Kazi Raisuddin said:
2 weeks ago
B is the correct answer.
KARTHI said:
1 week ago
Thanks all, for explaining the answer.
Ritika Dutta said:
6 days ago
I think 1/8 is the answer.
P mathivanan said:
2 days ago
Good, very helpful, thanks for explaining the answer.
Asmin said:
15 hours ago
It's very helpful. Thanks, all.
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