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:
205 comments Page 4 of 21.
Tanvi Panchal said:
1 year ago
I think B is the right answer.
(6)
Gungun singh said:
1 year ago
B is the right answer.
(5)
Sahithi said:
1 year ago
The answer is B.
(7)
Anchal said:
1 year ago
I think option B is correct.
(7)
Piyush said:
1 year ago
Yes, The correct answer is B.
(5)
Bhawna Garg said:
1 year ago
Yes, option (B) is the right answer.
(5)
Sajid said:
1 year ago
Yes, 1/8 is the correct answer.
(5)
Lavkush Maurya said:
2 years ago
Yes, the answer is 1/8.
(4)
Vyshnavi vedantam said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the Correct answer.
(3)
Aadhya said:
2 years ago
Very clear. Thanks for explaining the answer @Chanda.
(3)
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