Question

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.
08 : 62 :: 15 : ?

• A. 126
• B. 115
• C. 88
• D. 223

Hint:

Check for square or cube relationships near the target number. Patterns like \(n^2 \pm k\) or \(n^3 \pm k\) are very common in number analogies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Strategy:

This is a number analogy question. We need to find the mathematical relationship between 08 and 62, and then apply the same logic to 15 to find the missing number.

Let's analyze the first pair: \(8 : 62\)

Square of the first number: \(8^2 = 64\).
Relation to 62: \(64 - 2 = 62\).
Pattern: \(n : n^2 - 2\).
Now, apply this pattern to the second number: \(15\)

Square of 15: \(15^2 = 225\).
Subtract 2: \(225 - 2 = 223\).

The missing number is 223.