Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 1 (Q.No. 4)
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
4.
Look at this series: 22, 21, 23, 22, 24, 23, ... What number should come next?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In this simple alternating subtraction and addition series; 1 is subtracted, then 2 is added, and so on.
Discussion:
47 comments Page 3 of 5.
Dipti said:
1 decade ago
22-1=21.
21+2=23.
23-1=22.
22+2=24.
24-1=23.
23+2=25.
Hence answer =25.
21+2=23.
23-1=22.
22+2=24.
24-1=23.
23+2=25.
Hence answer =25.
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Sathwik said:
5 years ago
22 - 1 = 21.
23 - 1 = 22.
24 - 1 = 23.
25 - 1 = 24.
So. it comes as 21, 22, 23, 24.
23 - 1 = 22.
24 - 1 = 23.
25 - 1 = 24.
So. it comes as 21, 22, 23, 24.
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Subhamita Dutta said:
7 years ago
Thanks for explaining the solution.
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K.sujitha said:
9 years ago
For an alternative number, we have to add 1.
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Dayanidhi parida said:
8 years ago
Thanks for explaining the solution.
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Kavi said:
8 years ago
22-1=21
23-1=22
24-1=23
25-1=24
So it comes as 21,22,23,24.
23-1=22
24-1=23
25-1=24
So it comes as 21,22,23,24.
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Zhia said:
9 years ago
Now, I understand this. Thanks :).
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M.RAGHURAM PGDM 1 said:
9 years ago
It is simple and the logic is take 1 difference and add 2 alternatively.
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Jhansi said:
9 years ago
Logic of this problem is alternate addition to the numbers.
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Siraj Dal said:
9 years ago
There is a 2 no.of sequence.
22, 21
23, 22
24, 23
?(25), 24
22, 21
23, 22
24, 23
?(25), 24
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