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 5 of 22.
Sammi Kumari said:
1 year ago
Yes, Option B is correct.
(2)
Alok Kumar said:
1 year ago
Option B is the right answer.
(5)
Ammu said:
1 year ago
Agree, the right answer is option B.
(2)
Tanvi Panchal said:
2 years ago
I think B is the right answer.
(6)
Gungun singh said:
2 years ago
B is the right answer.
(5)
Sahithi said:
2 years ago
The answer is B.
(7)
Anchal said:
2 years ago
I think option B is correct.
(7)
Piyush said:
2 years ago
Yes, The correct answer is B.
(5)
Bhawna Garg said:
2 years ago
Yes, option (B) is the right answer.
(5)
Sajid said:
2 years ago
Yes, 1/8 is the correct answer.
(5)
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