SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 177

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th December 2019 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q177

Four pairs of numbers have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose out the odd one.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 18 : 306.

Logic: (X)2 + X = Y

1. 18 : 306 → (18)2 + 18 = 324 + 18 = 342 ≠ 306

2. 13 : 182 → (13)2 + 13 = 169 + 13 = 182

3. 23 : 552 → (23)2 + 23 = 529 + 23 = 552

4. 25 : 650 → (25)2 + 25 = 625 + 25 = 650

All follow this pattern except for 18 : 306

Hence, the correct answer is 18 : 306.