SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 85

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q85

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

17 : 361 :: 15 : ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 289

The logic used here is:

17 : 361 

(17 + 2)2 = 192 = 361

Similarly,

15 : ?

(15 + 2)2 = 172 = 289

Hence, the correct answer is 289.