SSC Stenographer 2023 PYQ — Question 186

SSC Stenographer - 13 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q186

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

11 : 256 :: 14 : 361 :: ? : 1024

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 27.

Logic:  (1st  number + 5)2 

11: 256 ⇒ 11 + 5 = 16 ⇒ (16)2 = 256

14: 361 ⇒ 14 + 5 = 19 ⇒ (19)2 = 361

27: 1024 ⇒ 27 + 5 = 32 ⇒ (32)2 = 1024.