Find the next number in the number series:
48, 24, 72, 36, 108, ?दिए गए विकल्पों में से लुप्त संख्या को चुनिए।
48, 24, 72, 36, 108, ?
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Correct answer: D. 54
Explanation
The operations alternate ÷2 and ×3: 48 ÷ 2 = 24, 24 × 3 = 72, 72 ÷ 2 = 36, 36 × 3 = 108, so next = 108 ÷ 2 = 54.संक्रियाएँ बारी-बारी से ÷2 और ×3 हैं: 48 ÷ 2 = 24, 24 × 3 = 72, 72 ÷ 2 = 36, 36 × 3 = 108, अतः अगली संख्या = 108 ÷ 2 = 54।More Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude questions
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