If 2 is coded as 3, 3 as 8, 4 as 15, then 5 is coded as? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If 2 is coded as 3, 3 as 8, 4 as 15, then 5 is coded as?
A. 24
B. 20
C. 22
D. 26
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The code is n²-1: 2²-1=3, 3²-1=8, 4²-1=15, so 5²-1=24.

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Question #1
In a row of boys, A is 5th from the left and B is 8th from the right. If they interchange positions, A becomes 15th from the left. How many boys are in the row?
A. 20
B. 23
C. 21
D. 22

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A's new position from left is 15, which is B's original position from left. Total = B's left position + B's right position - 1 = 15 + 8 - 1 = 22.

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Question #2
Find the missing term: 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, ?
A. 35
B. 36
C. 34
D. 33

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The series follows n²-1: 1²-1=0, 2²-1=3, 3²-1=8, 4²-1=15, 5²-1=24, so next is 6²-1=35.

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Question #3
Find the missing term: 1, 6, 15, 28, 45, ?
A. 64
B. 66
C. 62
D. 68

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Differences are +5, +9, +13, +17, which increase by 4; next difference is +21, so 45+21=66.

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