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12 is related to 149 following a certain logic. Following the same logic, 16 is related to 261. To which of the given options is 19 related, following the same logic?
(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 to/subtracting from/multiplying with 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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RRB ALP 2025 CBT 2 Mechanic Motor Vehicle Question Paper (28-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is
366

Number Logic Relation Analysis

The question presents a number relation puzzle. We need to find the underlying mathematical logic connecting the first number to the second in the given pairs and apply it to find the missing related number.

Step 1: Analyze the First Pair (12 to 149)

Let the first number be \(N\). We examine the relationship between 12 and 149.

  • Calculate the square of 12: \(12^2 = 144\).
  • Find the difference between 149 and 144: \(149 - 144 = 5\).
  • This suggests a potential pattern: \(N^2 + 5\).

Step 2: Verify Logic with the Second Pair (16 to 261)

We test the hypothesized pattern \(N^2 + 5\) using the second pair, where \(N=16\).

  • Calculate the square of 16: \(16^2 = 256\).
  • Add 5 to the result: \(256 + 5 = 261\).
  • The result matches the second number in the pair (261). Therefore, the logic \(N^2 + 5\) is confirmed.

Step 3: Apply the Logic to Find the Relation for 19

Now, we apply the confirmed logic (\(N^2 + 5\)) to find the number related to 19, where \(N=19\).

  • Calculate the square of 19: \(19^2 = 361\).
  • Add 5 to the result: \(361 + 5 = 366\).

Thus, 19 is related to 366 following the established logic.

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