2, 1, (1/2), (1/4), ... What number should come next?

A (1/3)

B (1/8)

C (2/8)

D (1/16)

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

 This is a simple division series; each number is one-half of the previous number.
In other terms to say, the number is divided by 2 successively to get the next result.
4/2 = 2
2/2 = 1
1/2 = 1/2
(1/2)/2 = 1/4
(1/4)/2 = 1/8 and so on.

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