Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, there is a certain relationship between two given numbers on one side of (: :) and one number is given on the other side of (: :), while another number is to be found from the given alternatives having the same relationship with this number as the numbers of the given pair bear. Choose the best alternative.

8 : 32 : : 12 : ?

  1. 72

  2. 864

  3. 36

  4. 144

  5. 6

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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as it follows the correct relationship of x : x2/2, where x = 8 and x2/2 = 64/2 = 32. If x = 12, then 144/2 = 72.