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:
189 comments Page 4 of 19.
Salma said:
1 year ago
I think 1/8 is the correct answer.
(8)
Isha babariya said:
1 year ago
Agree, the correct answer is 1/8.
(6)
Pranai said:
1 year ago
2/2 = 1,
1/1 = 1.
(1/2)/2 = 1/4.
(1/4)/2 = 1/8.
1/1 = 1.
(1/2)/2 = 1/4.
(1/4)/2 = 1/8.
(14)
Durga said:
1 year ago
The correct answer 1/8.
(2)
Shashwat said:
1 year ago
I know the answer is B.
(2)
Hari said:
1 year ago
Agree, the answer is 1/8.
(6)
Shreya Sharma said:
1 year ago
Agree, the correct answer is 1/8.
(8)
Riya said:
1 year ago
Option B is the correct answer.
(5)
Janhavi Landge said:
1 year ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(3)
Nandani patel said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(13)
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