If 40 $ 286 and 82 $ 32 = 25, then what is the value of 45 $ 14?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Just as
40 + 28
(40−28)÷2
=12÷2=6
and
82 + 32
(82−32)÷2
=50÷2=25
Similarly,
45 + 14
(45−14)÷2
=31÷2=15.5
Correct answer: 15.5
SSC CHSL - 28 Nov 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q28
If 40 $ 286 and 82 $ 32 = 25, then what is the value of 45 $ 14?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Just as
40 + 28
(40−28)÷2
=12÷2=6
and
82 + 32
(82−32)÷2
=50÷2=25
Similarly,
45 + 14
(45−14)÷2
=31÷2=15.5
Correct answer: 15.5