Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark(?) in it.
| 36 | 49 | 43 |
| 42 | 64 | ? |
| 24 | 36 | 30 |
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 34.
Logic: Second number = (First number - Third number)2
First row: 36 - 43 = (-7) → (-7)2 = 49
Second row: (42 - ?)2 = 64 → 42 - ? = 8 → ? = 42 - 8 → ? = 34
Third row: 24 - 30 = (-6) → (-6)2 = 36