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)
Correct Answer :
(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:
Let the three numbers in the set be represented as , , and respectively.
Here, , , and .
If we look at the relationship between the first and second numbers:
Let's check this: (This is correct).
If we look at the relationship between the second and third numbers:
Let's check this: (This is correct).
Alternatively, the relationship can be written as:
and (since ).
Let us verify this logic with the second set:
Here, , , and .
First operation: (This is correct).
Second operation: (This is correct).
Thus, the pattern followed by the sets is: .
Now, let's test the option using the same logic:
Here, .
Since the numbers in follow the exact same logic, it is the correct set.
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