Select one of the following four options that will make the 2nd pair analogous to the 1st pair given. 345 : 12 :: 179 : ?

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Question

Select one of the following four options that will make the 2nd pair analogous to the 1st pair given.

345 : 12 :: 179 : ?

  1. A. 14
  2. B. 15
  3. C. 16
  4. D. 17 (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — 17

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 17.

Key Points

  • The pattern in "345 : 12" is obtained by summing the digits: 3 + 4 + 5 = 12. Applying the same rule to 179: 1 + 7 + 9 = 17. Therefore, 179 : 17 follows the same analogy.
  • This is a digit-sum analogy -- a common pattern in aptitude questions where the relationship between numbers is based on arithmetic operations on individual digits.