SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 79

SSC CGL - 18 July 2023 - Shift 4 • Reasoning • Q79

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. 48: 144.

The logic used here is:

(1st number)2 - 3 = 2nd number

Option 1: 7: 46

72 - 3 = 49 - 3 = 46

This follows the logic.

Option 2: 13: 166

132 - 3 = 169 - 3 = 166

This follows the logic.

Option 3: 9: 78

92 - 3 = 81 - 3 = 78

This follows the logic.

Option 4: 48: 144

482 - 3 = 2304 - 3 = 2301

This does not follow the logic.

Hence, 48: 144 is the odd one out.