Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

(2, 1, 5)

(5, 12, 22)

(6, 2, ?)

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 — Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed) 

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  1. 6
  2. 14
  3. 8
  4. 12

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Option 2 : 14
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Logic : (1st number × 2) = (3rd number - 2nd number)

So,

  • (2, 1, 5)

2 × 2 = 5 - 1

4 = 4 (LHS = RHS)

And,

  • (5, 12, 22)

5 × 2 = 22 - 12

10 = 10 (LHS = RHS)

Similarly,

  • (6, 2, ?)

6 × 2 = ? - 2

12 + 2 = ?

14 = ?

Hence, "Option - (2)" is the correct answer.

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