Choose the set of numbers from the four alternative sets that is similar to the given set.
Given set: (265, 392, 285)
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (373, 482, 366)
In the given set the sums of the digits of the three numbers are consecutive: \(2+6+5=13\), \(3+9+2=14\) and \(2+8+5=15\). The similar set must have digit sums 13, 14 and 15 in the same order.
Digit sums of the options
Option (1) (373, 472, 366): 13, 13, 15
Option (2) (343, 482, 360): 10, 14, 9
Option (3) (363, 482, 361): 12, 14, 10
Option (4) (373, 482, 366): 13, 14, 15, the same as the given set