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:
213 comments Page 7 of 22.
Neha said:
7 years ago
Thanks all for your explanation it's very helpful for me.
Jass sukhana said:
1 decade ago
Its very simple guys. Just need to be looking carefully.
Venkatrao said:
1 decade ago
Simple interest formulas and how to solve the problems.
Basava said:
4 years ago
1/8 is the right answer. I agree with the given answer.
(6)
Sheela said:
3 weeks ago
Very clear to understand. Thanks all for explaining it.
(2)
M.RAGHURAM PGDM 1 said:
1 decade ago
Half of the number taken as sequence so answer is 1/8.
RABINDRA MANNA said:
1 month ago
Nice, this process is very nice. Very helpful. Thanks.
Aadhya said:
2 years ago
Very clear. Thanks for explaining the answer @Chanda.
(3)
P mathivanan said:
2 months ago
Good, very helpful, thanks for explaining the answer.
Kifayet hussain said:
1 decade ago
Can any body explain it in a more better way please?
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