General Studies · Number Analogies

Two sets of numbers are given below. In each set of numbers, certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number result(s) in the second number. Similarly, certain mathematical operation(s) on the second number result(s) in the third number and so on. Which of the give n options follows the same set of operations as in the given set s? (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digi ts.) 36 - 34 - 31 - 27 ; 45 - 43 - 40 - 36