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 3 of 22.
Poojitha said:
7 months ago
I think B is the correct answer.
(2)
Vaishnavi B said:
7 months ago
Agree, B is the correct Option.
(1)
AKASH said:
7 months ago
We can also do squares, such as 2 square 4 and 4 square 16. So, option D is also correct.
(4)
Apeksha Pradip Sonawane said:
7 months ago
Yes, I think B is the right Answer.
Aruna said:
9 months ago
B) 1/8 is the correct answer.
(9)
Sahil Tiwari said:
9 months ago
Option number B is correct. I agree.
(4)
Sandhya said:
9 months ago
Yes, I agree the correct answer is B.
(2)
PABITRA SAMANTA said:
10 months ago
Yes, the answer is B.
(1)
Saiyad said:
10 months ago
I think B is the right answer.
(3)
Shuvendu Pradhan said:
11 months ago
The Answer is 1/8.
(4)
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