SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CHSL - 1st July 2019 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q77

Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair.

7 : 85

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 8 : 113.

Understanding Application

Logic:

x : y where

y = x2 + (x – 1)2

Given → 7 : 85

85 = 72 + 62 = 49 + 36

Similarly, 8 : 113

82 + (8 – 1)2

= 64 + (7)2

= 64 + 49 = 113