Reasoning

Number Classification and Analogy

180 Questions

Number classification and analogy questions test logical reasoning by identifying numerical relationships. Candidates must detect the underlying pattern among number sets. This topic is a staple in the reasoning sections of SSC, banking, and railway exams.

Number analogiesOdd one outNumerical relationshipsPattern identificationSet matching

Number Classification and Analogy Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: There is some relationship between the pair of numbers on the left of the sign (: :). The same relationship exists between the two terms on the right, out of which one is missing. Find the missing term from the given alternatives.

2/3 : 7/26 : : 3/4 : ___

  1. 64/27

  2. 27/64

  3. 26/63

  4. 63/26
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence is a/b : (a3 – 1)/(b3 – 1). The missing fraction is (33 – 1)/(43 – 1) = (27 – 1)/(64 – 1) = 26/63.

Multiple choice

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

9/16 : 7 : : 12/23 : ?

  1. 9

  2. 12

  3. 11

  4. 10
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence is a/b : (b - a). The missing number is (23 - 12) = 11.