SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q84

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.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 8 : 29.

Option 1: 2 : 9 ⇒  (2 × 3) + 3 = 9

Option 2: 6 : 21​ ⇒ (6 × 3) + 3 = 21

Option 3: 10 : 33 ⇒ (10 × 3) + 3 = 33 

Option 4: 8 : 29 ⇒ (8 × 3) + 3 = 27 ≠ 29