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 6 of 22.
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)
Ash said:
2 years ago
Option B is the correct answer.
(5)
Gayatri Yadav said:
2 years ago
Agree, the answer is B 1/8.
(2)
Tanishka said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct number.
(2)
Taran said:
2 years ago
Thanks all for the explanation.
(2)
Nhial D said:
2 years ago
The correct answer is B.
(1)
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)
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