Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
| 19 | 6 | 37 |
| 21 | 8 | 45 |
| 72 | 14 | ? |
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their 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)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 114.
The logic used here is:
Row 1:
37 - 19 = 18; 18 ÷ 3 = 6
Row 2:
45 - 21 = 24; 24 ÷ 3 = 8
Row 3:
? - 72 = a ÷ 3 = 14
a ÷ 3 = 14; a = 42
? - 72 = 42
? = 114
Hence, 114 is the correct answer.