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:
68 comments Page 5 of 7.
Smriti said:
9 years ago
Logic: Subtract 6 from the number and you will get the alternate number.
Jhansi said:
10 years ago
Here, the logic is First, subtract 2 and then 4 again 2 and then 4 and so on.
Aditya vamsi said:
10 years ago
Just subtract 2 and 4 for the number in ascending order.
M.RAGHURAM said:
10 years ago
The logic of this sum is Alternately leaving difference 2, 4.
Mohd moin ansari said:
10 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.
SUDHANSU said:
10 years ago
The given series is of -2 then -4. Therefore, the answer is 22.
Deepshikha said:
10 years ago
36 - 2 = 34
34 - 4 = 30
30 - 2 = 28
28 - 4 = 24
24 - 2 = 22
So, answer is 22.
34 - 4 = 30
30 - 2 = 28
28 - 4 = 24
24 - 2 = 22
So, answer is 22.
Sweety sharma said:
10 years ago
36, 34, 30, 28, 24, _ ?
36 - 2 = 34, 34 - 4 = 30, 30 - 2 = 28, 28 - 4 = 24, 24 - 2 = 22.
Ans: 22.
36 - 2 = 34, 34 - 4 = 30, 30 - 2 = 28, 28 - 4 = 24, 24 - 2 = 22.
Ans: 22.
Rabia said:
1 decade ago
Please explain in details I.
Ashish labade said:
1 decade ago
36, 34, 30, 28, 24.
36-30 = 6.
34-28 = 6.
30-24 = 6.
Therefore 28-6 = 22.
That is 22 (B).
36-30 = 6.
34-28 = 6.
30-24 = 6.
Therefore 28-6 = 22.
That is 22 (B).
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