SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 76

SSC CGL - 24 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q76

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 7 : 15 : 48.

Logic: 1st number × 2 - 1 = 2nd number; (1st number)2 = 3rd number

All follow the same logic while,

Option 1: 7 : 15 : 48 ⇒ 7 × 2 + 1 = 14 + 1 = 15; (7)2 = 49