SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q78

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)

8 : 79
6 : 51

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 9 : 96.

Logic: (1st number)2 + 15 = 2nd number

8 : 79 ⇒ (82) + 15 = 64 + 15 = 79

6 : 51⇒ (62) + 15 = 36 + 15 = 51

Similarly, 9 : ? ⇒ (92) + 15 = 81 + 15 = 96