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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Chiddu said:
10 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:
10 years ago
Logic: Subtract 6 from the number and you will get the alternate number.
M.RAGHURAM said:
10 years ago
The logic of this sum is Alternately leaving difference 2, 4.
A.G RAO said:
1 decade ago
Add Subtracted to 6, 4 or 4 digit number but this simple logic.
36- 2 = 34.
34- 4 = 30.
30 -2 = 28.
24 -4 = 22.
The number should be 22 is correct answers.
36- 2 = 34.
34- 4 = 30.
30 -2 = 28.
24 -4 = 22.
The number should be 22 is correct answers.
Aditya vamsi said:
10 years ago
Just subtract 2 and 4 for the number in ascending order.
Jhansi said:
10 years ago
Here, the logic is First, subtract 2 and then 4 again 2 and then 4 and so on.
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:
1 decade ago
The given series is of -2 then -4. Therefore, the answer is 22.
Deepshikha said:
1 decade 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:
1 decade 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.
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