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Two sets of numbers are given below. Which of the given options follows the same set of operations as in the given sets? 14 - 196 - 186 - 172; 15 - 225 - 215 - 200

1. 9-81-71-62
2. 3-9-19-14
3. 8-64-54-40
4. 6-36-26-22

Correct answer: 9-81-71-62

Solution

For 14, the sequence is 14 → 196 (=14^2) → 186 (subtract 10) → 172 (subtract 14). For 15, it is 15 → 225 (=15^2) → 215 (subtract 10) → 200 (subtract 15). The option 9-81-71-62 follows the same pattern.

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