Correct Answer: -5
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)
Solution
1st Row 85 17 35 ⇒ 85 ÷ 17 = 5 [rule (iv)]
⇒ 5 + 35 = 40 [rule (i)]
= r
2nd Row 16 19 r ⇒ 16 19 40
⇒ 16 + 19 = 35 [rule (ii)]
⇒ 35 - 40 = -5 [rule (v)]
∴ Resultant of second row = -5
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