13 is related to 38 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 15 is related to 44. To which of the following is 26 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: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 77.
13 is related to 38 → 13 × 3 - 1 = 38
15 is related to 44 → 15 × 3 - 1 = 44
Similarly, 26 is related → 26 × 3 - 1 = 77