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 6 of 20.
Ayush rawat said:
2 years ago
1/8 this is the correct option.
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Lavkush Maurya said:
1 year ago
Yes, the answer is 1/8.
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Shuvendu Pradhan said:
5 months ago
The Answer is 1/8.
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Sahil Tiwari said:
3 months ago
Option number B is correct. I agree.
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AKASH said:
1 month ago
We can also do squares, such as 2 square 4 and 4 square 16. So, option D is also correct.
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DIPJYOTI DEKA said:
3 years ago
Answer is 1/2.
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Ghg said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the right answer.
(3)
Dereje said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(3)
Janhavi Landge said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct answer.
(3)
Aadhya said:
1 year ago
Very clear. Thanks for explaining the answer @Chanda.
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