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:
129 comments Page 2 of 13.
Swarit VA said:
2 years ago
Thanks all for explaining the answer.
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Suryanshu agrawal said:
10 months ago
Thanks all for explaining the answer.
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Ammu said:
6 months ago
Thanks for these questions, it is very useful for me.
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Billa said:
2 months ago
Given sequence.
28 25 5 | 21 18 5 | 14 ? ?
28 − 25 = 3 → 3 + 2 = 5,
21 − 18 = 3 → 3 + 2 = 5,
14 − 11 = 3 → 3 + 2 = 5.
First number − second number = 3.
Then 3 + 2 = 5.
Finally
After 14, the next number must be 11, and then 5.
28 25 5 | 21 18 5 | 14 ? ?
28 − 25 = 3 → 3 + 2 = 5,
21 − 18 = 3 → 3 + 2 = 5,
14 − 11 = 3 → 3 + 2 = 5.
First number − second number = 3.
Then 3 + 2 = 5.
Finally
After 14, the next number must be 11, and then 5.
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Sayfulla said:
2 years ago
Thank you for explaining the answer.
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Daleswar MD said:
2 years ago
Thanks all for the explanation.
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Nitish kumar said:
2 years ago
Very nice, Thanks for explaining the answer.
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Sahil said:
1 year ago
Nice clarification. Thanks all.
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Kumar sujit said:
2 years ago
11 is the correct answer.
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Sri sowmya said:
1 year ago
Thank you for the useful questions and explanations.
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