SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 34

SSC MTS - 04/11/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Reasoning • Q34

9 is related to 83 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 13 is related to 171. 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 numbersinto its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1and 3 is not allowed)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 227.

9 is related to 83 → 9² + 2 = 83

13 is related to 171 → 13² + 2 = 171

Similarly, 15 is related → 15² + 2 = 227