SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 85

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q85

Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. (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) 133 : 666 :: 157 : 786 :: 221 : ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1106

133 : 666 :: 157 : 786 :: 221 : ?

The logic used here is:

(133 x 5) + 1 = 666

(157 x 5) + 1 = 786

Similarly, (221 x 5) + 1 = 1106

So, 221 : 1106

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.