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A figure, a set of figures an arrangement or a matrix is given, each of which bears certain characters, be it numbers, letters or a group/combination of letters/ numbers, following a certain pattern. The candidate is required to decipher this pattern and accordingly find the missing character in the figure.

1)

ln the question a matrix of certain characters is given. These characters follow a certain trend, row - wise or column - wise.

Find out the trend and choose the missing character from the given alternatives.

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A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

D) 6

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

 In the first column; (1 + 4 + 2)2 = 49

In the second column ; (4+2+2)2 = 64

Let the missing number be x. Then, in-the third column, we have : (5+3+x)2 = 169 = 132

x + 5+3 = 13; .'. x = 13 - 8 = 5