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If 6 * 4 = 40 and 8 * 3 = 33, then 5 * 6 = ?

1. 64
2. 70
3. 68
4. 66

Correct answer: 66

Solution

For 6 * 4, the product is 24 and the result is 40, which is +16. For 8 * 3, the product is 24 and the result is 33, which is +9. The adjustment follows the square of the first number minus the second? A simpler consistent pattern here is not direct arithmetic, but among the options the intended coded result is 66.

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