Find the set that is like the given set (13 : 20 : 27). The three numbers must form an arithmetic progression with a common difference of 7.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: (18 : 25 : 32)

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Similarity questions often rely on reproducing the same structural relation in a new set. The reference set (13 : 20 : 27) is an arithmetic progression with common difference 7. We must choose the option that also forms an AP with d = 7.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Reference: 13, 20, 27 → differences: +7 and +7.
  • Options: (3, 11, 18), (18, 25, 32), (18, 27, 72), (7, 14, 28).


Concept / Approach:
For each option, compute consecutive differences. A matching set must have both gaps equal to 7.


Step-by-Step Solution:

(3, 11, 18): differences +8 and +7 → not consistent (d ≠ 7 for first gap).(18, 25, 32): differences +7 and +7 → perfect match.(18, 27, 72): differences +9 and +45 → not an AP with d = 7.(7, 14, 28): differences +7 and +14 → not equal gaps.


Verification / Alternative check:
AP condition: middle − first = last − middle. Only (18, 25, 32) satisfies 25 − 18 = 32 − 25 = 7.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They either do not have equal gaps or have gaps different from 7.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming that one difference being 7 is enough. For an AP, both differences must be equal (here, both must be 7).


Final Answer:
(18 : 25 : 32) is like the given set.

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