SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 37

SSC MTS - 11/11/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q37

12 is related to 139 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 17 is related to 284. To which ofthe following is 18 related, following the same logic?

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 319.

12 is related to 139 → 12² - 5 = 139

17 is related to 284 → 17² - 5 = 284

Similarly, 18 is related → 18² - 5 = 319