Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2397 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Analytical & Spatial Aptitude

Subtopic: Logic Deduction & Pattern Recognition

Question Statement:

Find the missing number in the 3x3 matrix: Row 1: [11, 6, 8] Row 2: [17, 12, ?] Row 3: [25, 34, 19] Column 1 sum is $11+17+25 = 53$. Column 2 sum is $6+12+34 = 52$. What is the missing number if each column sums to 53?

Options:

  • (A) 26
  • (B) 24
  • (C) 25
  • (D) 28

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

If Column 3 sums to 53: $8 + x + 19 = 53 \implies 27 + x = 53 \implies x = 26$.
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