SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 80

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q80

12 is related to 235 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 14 is related to 287. To which of the following is 18 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 /deleting /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: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 415.

12 is related to 235 → 122 + 91 = 144 + 91 = 235

14 is related to 287 → 142 + 91 = 196 + 91 = 287

Similarly, 18 will be related: → 182 + 91 = 324 + 91 = 415