(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits.)
(38, 172, 314)
(42, 176, 318)
Correct Answer: (c) (18, 152, 294)
Solution:Logic: (a, b, c) → [((a + c) ÷ 2) - 4] = b
(38, 172, 314) → [((314 + 38) ÷ 2) - 4]
= (176 - 4) = 172
(42, 176, 318)
[(318 + 42) ÷ 2) - 4] = (180 - 4) = 176
Similarly, (18, 152, 294)
= [(294 + 18) ÷ 2) - 4]
= (156 - 4) = 152