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Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.


(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)


(14, 28 , 84)

(17, 34, 102)

Options

A

(21, 42, 126)

B

(20, 41, 126)

C

(20, 41, 136)

D

(21, 42, 136)

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Correct Answer :

Option A

(21, 42, 126)

Solution :

To find the correct set, let us analyze the mathematical relationship between the numbers in the given sets.

Consider the first set: (14,28,84)

Let the three numbers in the set be represented as A, B, and C respectively.
Here, A=14, B=28, and C=84.

If we look at the relationship between the first and second numbers:
B=A×2
Let's check this: 14×2=28 (This is correct).

If we look at the relationship between the second and third numbers:
C=B×3
Let's check this: 28×3=84 (This is correct).

Alternatively, the relationship can be written as:
B=2A and C=6A (since 14×6=84).

Let us verify this logic with the second set: (17,34,102)

Here, A=17, B=34, and C=102.
First operation: B=17×2=34 (This is correct).
Second operation: C=34×3=102 (This is correct).

Thus, the pattern followed by the sets is: (x,2x,6x).

Now, let's test the option (21,42,126) using the same logic:

Here, A=21.
B=21×2=42
C=42×3=126

Since the numbers in (21,42,126) follow the exact same logic, it is the correct set.

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