SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 176

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q176

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. 17 :−153 :: −13 : ? :: −21 : 189

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 117

17 :−153 :: −13 : ? :: −21 : 189

17 :−153

17 × (-9) = -153

−21 : 189

-21 × (-9) = 189

−13 : ? 

-13 × (-9) = 117

Hence, the correct answer is 117.