Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 3)
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
3.
Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is an alternating number subtraction series. First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on.
Discussion:
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Trisha said:
8 years ago
36-2 = 34.
34-4 = 30.
30-2 = 28.
28-4 = 24.
24-2 = 22.
34-4 = 30.
30-2 = 28.
28-4 = 24.
24-2 = 22.
Varun ratan said:
9 years ago
36-6 = 30
34-6 = 28
30-6 = 24
28-6 = 22
Answer = 22.
34-6 = 28
30-6 = 24
28-6 = 22
Answer = 22.
Mahananda Mohanty said:
9 years ago
Firstly the last no of is added i.e. the sum of 6 and 4 of 36 &34 the no. Will be10 then the sum of0&8out of 30&28 the no will be8then. The sum of 4 &2 out of 24&22 the no will be 6.
Due to the dressing in the given series the answer will be 22.
Due to the dressing in the given series the answer will be 22.
Demullu Reddy said:
9 years ago
Very helpful for students.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Kavita dev sharma said:
9 years ago
I understand. Thanks all of you.
Tarun mishra said:
9 years ago
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Chiddu said:
9 years ago
Here is a simple logic we have to just subtract 6 from the number and we will get the alternate number.
Smriti said:
9 years ago
Logic: Subtract 6 from the number and you will get the alternate number.
Jhansi said:
9 years ago
Here, the logic is First, subtract 2 and then 4 again 2 and then 4 and so on.
Aditya vamsi said:
9 years ago
Just subtract 2 and 4 for the number in ascending order.
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