SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 35

SSC MTS - 10 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q35

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 fourth number is related to 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 /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)

9739 : 9697 :: 5302 : 5260 :: 4086 : ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

9739 : 9697 :: 5302 : 5260 :: 4086 : ?

Just as:

9739 : 9697

Difference = −42

And:

5302 : 5260

Difference = −42

Similarly:

4086 : ?

4086 − 42 = 4044

Final Answer: 4044 (Option D)