SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 86

SSC CGL - 16 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q86

IF 3 + 4 = 19 and 2 + 5 = 17, what is 1 + 6 = ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 13.

Logic: 1st number × 2nd number + 1st number + 2nd number

3 + 4 = 19 → 3 × 4 + 3 + 4 = 19

2 + 5 = 17 → 2 × 5 + 2 + 5 = 17

Similarly, 1 + 6 = ? → 1 × 6 + 1 + 6 = 13