Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

(3, 9, 2)

(8, 6, 8)

(5, 3, ?)

(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

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  1. 22
  2. 13
  3. 10
  4. 5

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Option 3 : 10
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Logic: (Second number ×  Third number)/6 = First number

(3, 9, 2) ⇒ (9 × 2) / 6 = 18/6 = 3= First Number

(8, 6, 8) ⇒ (6 × 8) / 6 = 48/6 = 8 = First Number

(5, 3, ?) 

⇒ (3 × ?) / 6 = 5

⇒  30 /3 = 10 

Hence, the correct answer 10.

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