Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.
335 : 216 :: 987 : ?
(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/subtracting/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.)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 868.
335 : 216 → 335 - 119 = 216
Similarly, 987 : ? → 987 - 119 = 868