SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q84

The same operation(s) are followed in all the given number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.

(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: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 40 : 52.

Option 2) 45 : 54 → 45 / 9 : 54 / 9 → 5 : 6

Option 3) 35 : 42 → 35 / 7 : 42 / 7 → 5 : 6

Option 4) 55 : 66 → 55 / 11 : 66 / 11 → 5 : 6

Option 1) 40 : 52 → This pair will not come in 5 : 6 ratio.