SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 168

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q168

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

(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)

(21, 105, 35) 

(27, 135, 45)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. (39, 195, 65)

⇒(21, 105, 35) 

7 × 3 = 21,   7 × 5 = 35,   7 × 15 = 105.

⇒(27, 135, 45)

9 × 3 = 27,  9 × 5 = 45,  9 × 15 = 135.

Similarly, 

⇒(39, 195, 65) 

13 × 3 = 39,  13 × 5 = 65,  13 × 15 = 195