Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 2 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve
Look carefully for the pattern, and then choose which pair of numbers comes next.
1.
28 25 5 21 18 5 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is an alternating subtraction series with the interpolation of a random number, 5, as every third number. In the subtraction series, 3 is subtracted, then 4, then 3, and so on.
Discussion:
126 comments Page 12 of 13.
Swarit VA said:
2 years ago
Thanks all for explaining the answer.
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Daleswar MD said:
2 years ago
Thanks all for the explanation.
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Hema said:
1 year ago
diff(28 - 25) = 3,
5
diff(21-18) = 3,
5,
diff(14-x) = 3.
Then, 14-3=x=>x=11.
5
Hence 28 25 5 21 18 5 14 11 5 is the correct order.
5
diff(21-18) = 3,
5,
diff(14-x) = 3.
Then, 14-3=x=>x=11.
5
Hence 28 25 5 21 18 5 14 11 5 is the correct order.
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Nitish kumar said:
1 year ago
Very nice, Thanks for explaining the answer.
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Kumar sujit said:
1 year ago
11 is the correct answer.
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Sri sowmya said:
10 months ago
Thank you for the useful questions and explanations.
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Sarjon Basnet said:
9 months ago
Thanks a lot for explaining the answer.
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Sahil said:
8 months ago
Nice clarification. Thanks all.
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Sahasra said:
6 months ago
Anyone, give me a clear explanation to understand the answer?
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SUNDAR said:
6 months ago
Nice clarification. Thanks all for the explanation.
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