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:
182 comments Page 6 of 19.
VIVEK SHARMA said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(6)
Sachin singh said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(5)
Padmabati jakaka said:
2 years ago
Yes, 1/8 is the right answer.
(2)
LALIT BEHERA said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(2)
Priyanka said:
2 years ago
The relation of the next number in the set is clearly half of the previous number. So, the answer is 1/8.
(5)
Ayush rawat said:
2 years ago
1/8 this is the correct option.
(4)
Mohammed said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(10)
Manju said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(5)
Anuj Doley said:
2 years ago
1/2 × 1 = 1/2,
1/2 × 2 = 1/4,
1/4 × 4 = 1/8.
1/2 × 2 = 1/4,
1/4 × 4 = 1/8.
(61)
Sukanya said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(29)
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