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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Joe mama said:
2 years ago
22-1 = 21 + 2 = 23
23-1 = 22 + 2 = 25.
In this number series, 1 has been subtracted with the first given number, then again 2 has been added with the (subtracted) obtained number.
So, the right answer will be 25.
23-1 = 22 + 2 = 25.
In this number series, 1 has been subtracted with the first given number, then again 2 has been added with the (subtracted) obtained number.
So, the right answer will be 25.
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Anushka mahour said:
2 years ago
I think 1/4 is the correct answer.
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Shashwat said:
1 year ago
I know the answer is B.
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Durga said:
1 year ago
The correct answer 1/8.
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Taran said:
1 year ago
Thanks all for the explanation.
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Tanishka said:
1 year ago
1/8 is the correct number.
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Gayatri Yadav said:
1 year ago
Agree, the answer is B 1/8.
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Ammu said:
8 months ago
Agree, the right answer is option B.
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Sammi Kumari said:
6 months ago
Yes, Option B is correct.
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SIDDHI said:
5 months ago
Option B is the correct answer.
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