SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 86

SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q86

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

(24, 15, 120)

(21, 19, 133)

(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. (27, 12, 108).

Logic: 1st number ÷ 3 × 2nd number = 3rd number

(24, 15, 120) → 24 ÷ 3 × 15 = 120

(21, 19, 133) → 21 ÷ 3 × 19 = 133

Similarly, (27, 12, 108) → 27 ÷ 3 × 12 = 108