SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 4

SSC MTS - 6 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q4

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 sixth number is related to fifth 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 /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)
9165 : 9123 :: 5630 : ? :: 874 : 832

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

9165 : 9123 :: 5630 : ? :: 874 : 832

Just as:

9165 : 9123

9165 − 42 = 9123

And:

874 : 832

874 − 42 = 832

Similarly:

5630 : ?

5630 − 42 = 5588