Correct Answer: 58
Explanation:
Rules
(i) (odd number) + (Composite odd number)
(ii) (Even number) + (Odd number)
(iii) (Even number) → (Perfect square number), then (Perfect square number) - (Even number)
(iv) (Odd number) ÷ (Prime odd number)
(v) (Odd number) - (Even number)
1st Row 15 8 21 ⇒ 15 - 8 = 7 [rule (v)]
⇒ 7 + 21 = 28 [rule (i)]
2nd Row p 3 27 ⇒ 28 3 27
⇒ 28 + 3 = 31 [rule (ii)]
⇒ 31 + 27 = 58 [rule (i)]
∴ Resultant of second row = 58
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