Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 16)
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
16.
Look at this series: 80, 10, 70, 15, 60, ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is an alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 10 is subtracted from each number to arrive at the next. In the second, 5 is added to each number to arrive at the next.
Discussion:
83 comments Page 5 of 9.
DANISH said:
9 years ago
But both options 50 and 20 are there so which one to choose?
Pawan singh said:
1 decade ago
80 70 60 ..... 10, 15, then? 10+5 = 15+5 = 20 is the answer.
Akram said:
1 decade ago
I Don't understand please explain me in a simple Fraction.
Nand Kishore said:
1 decade ago
Thanks a lot to the person who explained in detail.
Shikha said:
2 decades ago
I didn't got this answer, I want a clarification.
(1)
Sowmya said:
7 years ago
Thanks a lot for explanation. It was very useful.
Cherishma said:
8 years ago
10, 15, 30, 75, 225 What is the number after 225?
Syed ameen kamal said:
12 months ago
Very good, Thanks all for explaining the answer.
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Samstarnovi said:
1 decade ago
Its very easy guys-
80-10=70
10=5=15
and so on.
80-10=70
10=5=15
and so on.
Uday said:
8 years ago
Thanks to all for providing this explanation.
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