SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 89

SSC CGL - 17 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q89

The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number-pairs, except one. Find that odd number-pair.

(NOTE: The relation should be found without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 225 : 169.

The numbers in sets 2, 3, and 4 are squares of consecutive numbers.

But for set 1, the numbers are squares of 15 and 13, which are not consecutive.