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Complete the analogy: 14 : 196 :: 17 : ?
289
256
324
225
289
Identify the relationship between the first pair: the second number is simply the square of the first number (n: n²).
Identify the relationship between the first pair: the second number is simply the square of the first number (n: n²).
Analyze the first pair (14 : 196)
Identify the mathematical relationship: 14 multiplied by 14 equals 196. Therefore, the pattern is X : X squared.
Apply the pattern to the second pair (17 : ?)
Apply the same logic to 17: 17 squared (17 * 17) = 289.
B: 256 is 16 squared, not related to 17. C: 324 is 18 squared, not related to 17. D: 225 is 15 squared, not related to 17.
A is correct because the logic follows the mathematical operation of squaring the given number, and 17 squared equals 289.
Always check for squares and cubes when dealing with number analogies as they are the most common patterns in RRB and SSC exams.