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:
200 comments Page 5 of 20.
Harikaran said:
2 years ago
Option B is the correct answer.
(1)
Salma said:
2 years ago
I think 1/8 is the correct answer.
(8)
Isha babariya said:
2 years ago
Agree, the correct answer is 1/8.
(6)
Pranai said:
2 years 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:
2 years ago
The correct answer 1/8.
(2)
Shashwat said:
2 years ago
I know the answer is B.
(2)
Hari said:
2 years ago
Agree, the answer is 1/8.
(6)
Shreya Sharma said:
2 years ago
Agree, the correct answer is 1/8.
(8)
Riya said:
2 years ago
Option B is the correct answer.
(5)
Janhavi Landge said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(3)
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