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:
210 comments Page 8 of 21.
Durga said:
2 years ago
The correct answer 1/8.
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Taran said:
2 years ago
Thanks all for the explanation.
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Tanishka said:
2 years ago
1/8 is the correct number.
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Gayatri Yadav said:
2 years ago
Agree, the answer is B 1/8.
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Ammu said:
1 year ago
Agree, the right answer is option B.
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Sammi Kumari said:
12 months ago
Yes, Option B is correct.
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SIDDHI said:
11 months ago
Option B is the correct answer.
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Prapti Sen said:
11 months ago
I agree, it is option B.
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Sumanth said:
11 months ago
Thanks all for explaining the answer.
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Satyam said:
10 months ago
Option B is the right answer.
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