SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 36

SSC MTS - 23/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q36

10 is related to 99 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 195. To which of the following is 22 related, following the same logic?

(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding / subtracting / multiplying, etc., to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 483.

10 is related to 99 → (10 - 1) × (10 + 1) = 99

14 is related to 195 → (14 - 1) × (14 + 1) = 195

Similarly, 22 is related → (22 - 1) × (22 + 1) = 483