SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC MTS - 21/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Reasoning • Q33

5 is related to 77 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 9 is related to 137. To which of the following is 3 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: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 47.

Logic: 1st number × 14 + Prime number (5, 7, 11) = 2nd number

5 is related to 77 → 5 × 14 + 7 = 77

9 is related to 137 → 9 × 14 + 11 = 137

Similarly, 3 is related → 3 × 14 + 5 = 47