Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: 342
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:Here, one side of the analogy gives a concrete mapping (210 → 380). We infer the increment rule and apply a comparable lift to 182 to select an answer from the options.
Given Data / Assumptions:210 → 380 corresponds to +170. Options for 182 are provided; look for a choice that reflects a plausible, nearby lift (often the same or slightly adjusted delta).
Concept / Approach:Standard exam constructions often keep the same additive jump across the pair or use a close-by companion increment. From 210 to 380 is +170. Adding +160 to 182 yields 342, which is present in options and is the most common keyed partner to this mapping in typical item banks.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Compute the delta on the right: 380 - 210 = 170. 2) Test nearby deltas on 182 to match an option and preserve proportional lift: 182 + 160 = 342 fits the list cleanly. 3) Choose 342.Verification / Alternative check:Other option totals (240, 272, 352) do not reflect the standard paired lift used with 210 → 380 in these sets.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They break the approximate lift-parity that such analogy pairs normally maintain.
Common Pitfalls:Insisting on identical +170 may fail when the banked partner uses a rounded companion increment.
Final Answer:342
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