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If $P + Q = 2R$ and $R + S = 2P$, then:

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Question Paper (25-Sep-2025) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
$\text{P} + \text{R} = \text{Q} + \text{S}$

Deriving Algebraic Relationship from Given Equations

Given Equations

We are provided with two linear equations:

  • Equation 1: $P + Q = 2R$
  • Equation 2: $R + S = 2P$

Expressing Variables

Rearrange the equations to express $Q$ and $S$ in terms of $P$ and $R$:

  • From Equation 1: $Q = 2R - P$
  • From Equation 2: $S = 2P - R$

Testing the Relationship

Let's check if the relationship $P + R = Q + S$ holds true using the expressions for $Q$ and $S$.

  1. Start with the right side of the potential relationship: $Q + S$.
  2. Substitute the expressions for $Q$ and $S$: $Q + S = (2R - P) + (2P - R)$.
  3. Combine like terms: $Q + S = (2R - R) + (2P - P)$.
  4. Simplify: $Q + S = R + P$.
  5. Therefore, $P + R = Q + S$.

Conclusion

The derived relationship $P + R = Q + S$ matches Option 1. This confirms that the algebraic manipulation leads directly to the correct answer.

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