SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CHSL - 02 July 2024 Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q78

5 is related to 27 by certain logic. Following the same logic, 7 is related to 51. To which of the following is 4 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: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 18.

5 is related to 27

(5)2 = 25 + 2 = 27

7 is related to 51

(7)2 = 49 + 2 = 51

Similarly, 4 is related to 18.

(4)2 = 16 + 2 = 18