Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.

(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their 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)

(26, 14, 170)

(31, 7, 18)  

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  1. (11, 5, 17)  
  2. (34, 10, 72)  
  3. (21, 9, 60)  
  4. (14, 8, 24)  

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Option 3 : (21, 9, 60)  
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The logic followed here is:

Logic: (Second number)2 = First number + Third number

  • (26, 14, 170) → 142 = (26 + 170) ⇒ 196 = 196
  • (31, 7, 18) → 72 = (31 + 18) ⇒ 49 = 49

Similarly,

  • (21, 9, 60) → 92 = (21 + 60) ⇒ 81 = 81

Hence, '(21, 9, 60)' is the correct answer.

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