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.

3 : 5 : : 5 : ?

  1. 8

  2. 12

  3. 14

  4. 6

  5. 7
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as it follows the correct pattern of (x + 1)/2 : (x + 5)/2. If x = 5, then (5 + 1)/2 = 3 and (5 + 5)/2 = 5. If x = 9, then (9 + 1)/2 = 5 and (9 + 5)/2 = 7.

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