SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 35

SSC MTS - 23/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q35

8 is related to 62 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 11 is related to 119. To which of the following is 15 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. 223.

8 is related to 62 → 8² - 2 = 62

11 is related to 119 → 11² - 2 = 119

Similarly, 15 is related → 15² - 2 = 223