SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 96

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q96

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.

98 : 7 :: 162 : 9 :: 242 : ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 11.

Logic : 1st number = (2nd number)2 × 2

98 : 7 ⇒ 72 × 2 = 98

162 : 9 ⇒ 92 × 2 = 162

Similarly, 242 : ? ⇒ ?2 × 2 = 242 

⇒ ?2 = 242 ÷ 2

⇒ ? = √ 121 = 11