analogy verbal reasoning question

Directions to Solve

In each of the following questions find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.
16.

25 : 37 :: 49 : ?
A.     41    B.     65
C.     56    D.     60
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

As 25 = (5)2 → (5 + 1)2 + 1 = 37.

As 49 = (7)2 → (7 + 1)2 + 1 = 65.

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17.

K/T : 11/20 :: J/R : ?
A.     10/18    B.     11/19
C.     10/8    D.     9/10
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

In Eq. alphabets positions of K and T are 11 and 20 respectively.

Similarly positions of J and R are 10 and 18.

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18.

68 : 130 :: ? : 350
A.     220    B.     224
C.     222    D.     226
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

As, 68 = (4)3 + 4

130 = (5)3 + 5

and 350 = (7)3 + 7

Therefore, ? = (6)3 + 6 = 222

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19.

61 : 121 :: ? : 337
A.     211    B.     222
C.     220    D.     240
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

As, 61 = (4)3 – 3

121 = (5)3 – 4

and 337 = (7)3 – 6

Therefore, ? = (6)3 – 5 = 211

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20.

27 : 125 :: 64 : ?
A.     162    B.     216
C.     517    D.     273
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

27 → 33; 125 → 53; 64 → 43

Therefore ? = 63 = 216.