SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 76

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q76

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given sets.

(3, 9, 27)

(4, 16, 64)

(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.)

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. (7, 49, 343).

(3, 9, 27) → 32 = 9; 33 = 27

(4, 16, 64) → 42 = 16; 43 = 64

Similarly, (7, 49, 343) → 72 = 49; 73 = 343