General Studies · Number Analogy
In the following number-pairs, the second number is obtained by applying certain mathematical operations to the first number. Which numbers should replace X and Y so that the pattern followed by the two numbers on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of ::? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on whole numbers. E.g. Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 is not allowed.) X : 72 :: 22 : Y
- 1X = 12, Y = 110
- 2X = 18, Y = 96
- 3X = 18, Y = 132
- 4X = 12, Y = 132✓
Correct answer
X = 12, Y = 132
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