Number Series Important Questions For SBI PO 2024 Exam

Number Series For SBI PO 2024 Exam: The SBI PO number system is a mathematical concept used to represent and express numbers. Each year, 5 to 6 questions appear in the SBI PO 2024 Exam. It provides a structured way to write and perform calculations with numbers. Here, we are providing the proper preparation strategy for the SBI PO 2024 Exam along with the important questions. Candidates download a free PDF with detailed solutions in this article.

Types Of Number Series

Natural numbers:

Natural numbers are counting numbers starting with ‘1’. The set of natural numbers is usually denoted by ‘N’ i.e. {1, 2 , 3…….}

Whole numbers:

Whole numbers comprise natural numbers and the number zero. The set of whole numbers is usually denoted by ‘W’ i.e. {0, 1, 2, 3…….}

Integers:

An Integer is any number in the set {….,-1, 0, 1, 2, ………}.

Integers comprise natural numbers (1, 2 , 3………..), their negatives (-1, -2, -3………..) and the number zero.

Important Question PDF For SBI PO Number Series

Question 1: What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?

38, 89, 36, 92, ?, 97

A) 32

B) 34

C) 36

D) 68

E) 72

Question 2: What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?

18, 19, 21, 25, 33, ?

A) 35

B) 42

C) 49

D) 56

E) 54

Question 3: What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?

3, 12, 28, ?, 89, 138

A) 51

B) 38

C) 40

D) 45

E) None of these

Question 4: What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series?

81, 70, 92, 59, 103, ?

A) 42

B) 48

C) 56

D) 64

E) 72

Important Question For Number Series

Preparation Tips For SBI PO Number Series

Understand the Basics:

• Understand types of numbers (natural, whole, integers, rational, irrational, prime, composite, etc.).
• Know divisibility rules, place value, and basic arithmetic operations.

Focus on Key Concepts:

• Practice questions on HCF, LCM, remainder theorem, and cyclicity.
• Familiarize with the pattern of unit digits and their usage in problems dealing with powers.

Master Shortcut Methods:

• Learn shortcut formulas to memorize HCF/LCM easily.
• Master Vedic math techniques for faster simplifications and approximations.

Practice Conversion Problems:

• Familiarize with converting between binary, decimal, and other systems (very useful for advanced concepts, but not too crucial for prelims).

Mastery in Simplification and Approximation:

• Practice 10–15 simplification and approximation-type questions every day as they regularly include number system basics

Practice Previous Year Papers:

• Go through all previous SBI PO question papers to find out repeating patterns of questions and the tough levels of number system problems.

Give Mock Tests:

• Give topic-wise mock tests on a regular basis to assess your accuracy and speed. Practice weak areas identified during mock analysis.

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