SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 90

SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q90

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number.

15 : 135 :: 16 : ? :: 18 : 189

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 152.

The logic followed here is:

[(15 + 3) × 15 ] ÷ 2 = 135

[(18 + 3) × 18] ÷ 2 = 189

Similarly,

[(16 + 3) × 16] ÷ 2 = 152

Hence, the correct answer is 152.