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:
182 comments Page 8 of 19.
Manzil rae said:
2 years ago
The explanation is not clear. please explain me.
(22)
Pranai said:
1 year ago
2/2 = 1,
1/1 = 1.
(1/2)/2 = 1/4.
(1/4)/2 = 1/8.
1/1 = 1.
(1/2)/2 = 1/4.
(1/4)/2 = 1/8.
(14)
Pratheep said:
8 years ago
Really nice. Thanks for the given explanation.
Anuj Doley said:
2 years ago
1/2 × 1 = 1/2,
1/2 × 2 = 1/4,
1/4 × 4 = 1/8.
1/2 × 2 = 1/4,
1/4 × 4 = 1/8.
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Jyoti Rawandhe said:
1 decade ago
Thanks for giving this clear explanation...
Santosh goswami said:
8 years ago
I am not getting this, Please explain this.
Payal said:
1 decade ago
Thanks your explanation was really nice.
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Kishor.b.c said:
1 decade ago
Think logically you will get the answer.
Ritika singh said:
9 years ago
Its new concept for me but very helpful.
Puja said:
2 years ago
B is the right answer according to me.
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