SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 95

SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q95

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that replaces the question mark (?). 

14 16 13
18 6 ?
12 21 17

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 5.

In every row: 3rd number = (1st number ÷ 2 + 2nd number) - 10

1st row: (14 ÷ 2 + 16 ) - 10 = 13

3rd row: (12 ÷ 2 + 21) - 10 = 17 

2nd row : (18 ÷ 2 + 6) - 10 = 5