SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 97

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q97

27 is related to 119 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 33 is related to 143. To which of the following is 42 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. 179.

Logic: (1st number × 4) + 11 = 2nd number

27 : 119 → (27 × 4) + 11 = 108 + 11 = 119

33 : 143 → (33 × 4) + 11 = 132 + 11 = 143

Similarly, 42 ∶ ? → (42 × 4) + 11 = 168 + 11 = 179