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Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

In the following sequence of boxes, the value of X and Y are: [a|1] [c|9] [c|125] [X|Y]

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: X = g, Y = 343

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “X = g, Y = 343”.
Correct choice: X = g, Y = 343

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