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Select the triad in which the numbers are related to each other in the same way as are the numbers of the given triads. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 тАУ 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.) (218, 121, 97) (254, 138, 116)
(296, 147, 156)
(325, 184, 141)
(267, 118, 129)
(312, 194, 128)
(325, 184, 141)
Observe that the third number is the difference between the first and the second number, and verify this simple subtraction (T1 - T2 = T3) across all provided triads.
Observe that the third number is the difference between the first and the second number, and verify this simple subtraction (T1 - T2 = T3) across all provided triads.
Analyze the given triads
Triad 1: (218, 121, 97). Operation: 218 - 121 = 97. Triad 2: (254, 138, 116). Operation: 254 - 138 = 116. The pattern is T1 - T2 = T3.
Evaluate the options
Test the pattern T1 - T2 = T3 on Option B: 325 - 184 = 141. Since 141 equals the third number, this follows the same logic as the given sets.
A: 296 - 147 = 149, which is not 156. C: 267 - 118 = 149, which is not 129. D: 312 - 194 = 118, which is not 128.
B is correct because the logic applied in the given triads is that the third number is the result of subtracting the second number from the first, and 325 - 184 = 141.
In number triad questions, always check for simple arithmetic relations like addition, subtraction, or finding the mean of extreme numbers before looking for complex square or cube patterns.