Find the next number in the series: 81, 27, 9, 3, ?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Analytical Reasoning MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Find the next number in the series: 81, 27, 9, 3, ?”
The accepted answer is B. 1. “Find the next number in the series: 81, 27, 9, 3,” is answered by 1 (option B). Option C (“3”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of 1. Option D (“2”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of 1. Analytical Reasoning questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Analytical Reasoning recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers. Mark the exact wording of the stem before comparing labels.
- B. 1 ✓
- C. 3
Why not C: “3” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. 1. “Find the next number in the series: 81, 27, 9, 3,” is answered by 1 (option B). Option C (“3”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of 1. Opt
- D. 2
Why not D: “2” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. 1. “Find the next number in the series: 81, 27, 9, 3,” is answered by 1 (option B). Option C (“3”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of 1. Opt
Correct answer
B. 1
Explanation
“Find the next number in the series: 81, 27, 9, 3,” is answered by 1 (option B). Option C (“3”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of 1. Option D (“2”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of 1. Analytical Reasoning questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Analytical Reasoning recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers. Mark the exact wording of the stem before comparing labels.
Source: Analytical Reasoning Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, aptitude, NTS
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