Select the number that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

42 : 72 : : 12 : ?

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  1. 48
  2. 30
  3. 35
  4. 42

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Option 2 : 30
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Logic followed here is,

Logic: Each number is obtained by multiplying consecutive terms

  • 42 : 72 = 6 x 7 : 8 x 9

Similarly,

  • 12 : 30 = 3 x 4 : 5 x 6

Hence, '30' is the correct answer.

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