SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CGL - 19 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q78

13 is related to 119 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 9 is related to 31. To which of the following is 8 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: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 14.

13 is related to 119

(13)2 - 50 = 169 - 50 = 119

9 is related to 31

(9)2 - 50 = 81 - 50 = 31

Similarly, 8 is related to 14

(8)2 - 50 = 64 - 50 = 14