SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 87

SSC CGL - 24 July 2023 - Shift 4 • Reasoning • Q87

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. 186 : 7.

Logic: (Second number)2 × 4 = First number

1. 16 : 2 → 22 × 4 = 4 × 4 = 16

2. 100 : 5 → 52 × 4 = 25 × 4 = 100

3. 36 : 3 → 32 × 4 = 9 × 4 = 36

4. 186 : 7 →  72 × 4 = 49 × 4 = 196 ≠ 186