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:
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Jaya said:
2 years ago
Yes, I too think and should be 1/8.
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Sri lakshmi said:
2 years ago
Thanks all for giving the explanation.
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Manzil rae said:
2 years ago
The explanation is not clear. please explain me.
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Appu said:
2 years ago
4/2 = 2 how come?
The series itself starts with 2, then it could be like this.
2/2 =1 ,
1/2 = 1/2 ,
1/2÷2 = 1/4 ,
1/4÷2 = 1/8.
The series itself starts with 2, then it could be like this.
2/2 =1 ,
1/2 = 1/2 ,
1/2÷2 = 1/4 ,
1/4÷2 = 1/8.
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Puja said:
2 years ago
B is the right answer according to me.
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Saba said:
3 years ago
1/8 this is the correct answer.
(13)
Bhuvaneswari said:
3 years ago
4/2=2,
2/2=1,
(1/2)/2=1/4,
(1/4)/2=1/8.
Then all terms are divided by 2 one by one.
2/2=1,
(1/2)/2=1/4,
(1/4)/2=1/8.
Then all terms are divided by 2 one by one.
(21)
Vinodkumar said:
3 years ago
1/8 is the answer.
(5)
DIPJYOTI DEKA said:
3 years ago
Answer is 1/2.
(3)
Basava said:
3 years ago
1/8 is the right answer. I agree with the given answer.
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