SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CGL - 24 July 2023 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q78

Three of the following four triads are alike in a certain way as they are formed by performing same mathematical operations among themselves and thus form a group. Which triad does NOT belong to that group?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 5: 10: 125.

The logic used here is:

1st number × 2 + 1 = 2nd number

1st number3  = 3rd number

Option 1: 2: 5: 8

2 × 2 + 1 = 4 + 1 = 5

23  = 8

This follows the logic.

Option 2: 5: 10: 125

5 × 2 + 1 = 10 + 1 = 11

53  = 125

This does not follow the logic.

Hence, Option 2 is the odd one out.