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)
(21, 3 , 15)
(49, 7, 35)
Correct Answer :
(84, 12, 60)
Solution :
To find the correct set, let us analyze the mathematical relationship between the numbers in the given sets. Let the three numbers in each set be represented as (, , ).
Let us analyze the first given set: (21, 3, 15)
Here, , , and .
If we look at the relationship between the first number and the second number:
(i.e., )
If we look at the relationship between the third number and the second number:
(i.e., )
Let us verify this relationship with the second given set: (49, 7, 35)
Here, , , and .
Applying the same logic:
(i.e., )
(i.e., )
The pattern is consistent across both sets.
Now, let us test the options to find the set that follows the same rule:
Check the option (84, 12, 60):
Here, , , and .
Let's verify:
(satisfies )
(satisfies )
Since both conditions are satisfied, the numbers in the set (84, 12, 60) are related in the same way as the numbers of the given sets.
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