SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 99

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q99

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: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 5 : 685.

The logic followed in the options is shown below:

Logic: First no.2 × (First no. × 2) = Second no.

Option (1) 9 : 1458 → 92 × (9 × 2) = 81 × 8 = 1458

Option (2) 3 : 54 → 32 × (3 × 2) = 9 × 6 = 54

Option (3) 5 : 685 → 52 × (5 × 2) = 25 × 10 = 250 ≠ 685

Option (4) 5 : 250 →  52 × (5 × 2) = 25 × 10 = 250

Thus, 5 : 250 is odd number-pair.

Hence, 5 : 250 is the correct answer.