Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.
First row - 112, 59, 169
Second row - 78, 66, 142
Third row - 137, 85, ?
(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. 220.
Logic: (First number + Second number) -2 = Third number
First row - 112, 59, 169 → (112 + 59) - 2 = 169
Second row - 78, 66, 142 → (78 + 66) - 2 = 142
Third row - 137, 85, 220 → (137 + 85) - 2 = 220