Explanation:

Let’s break down the original set: (44, 24, 132)

- What’s the link?

If you multiply the first two numbers: 44 × 24 = 1056. That’s nowhere close to 132.

- Try a different math operation:

If you add them: 44 + 24 = 68. Still not 132.

- What about subtraction? 44 – 24 = 20. Nope.

- Divide? 44 ÷ 24 = 1.833… No.

Let’s look for a more creative connection.

Sometimes, the answer is: a × 3 = third number.

But 44 × 3 = 132.

Wait, 44 × 3 = 132, but then 24 isn’t used.

But what if it’s: (first number + second number) × 2 = third number?

44 + 24 = 68. 68 × 2 = 136 — still not right.

Let’s see what happens if we add 44 × 3 = 132. That works.

Now, let's test this idea with every option:

- Option 1: (46, 22, 306)

46 × 3 = 138. Not 306.

22 × 3 = 66. Not 306.

46 × 22 = 1012. Not 306.

- Option 2: (56, 26, 182)

56 × 3 = 168. Not 182.

26 × 3 = 78. Not 182.

56 × 26 = 1456. Not 182.

- Option 3: (16, 26, 186)

16 × 3 = 48. Not 186.

26 × 3 = 78. Not 186.

16 × 26 = 416. Not 186.

- Option 4: (32, 28, 250)

32 × 3 = 96, no.

28 × 3 = 84, no.

32 × 28 = 896, no.

Wait—maybe the pattern is: first number × second number ÷ some constant = third number? Try (44 × 24) ÷ 8 = 1056 ÷ 8 = 132.

Now check each option:

- Option 1: 46 × 22 = 1012, 1012 ÷ 8 = 126.5

- Option 2: 56 × 26 = 1456, 1456 ÷ 8 = 182

- Option 3: 16 × 26 = 416, 416 ÷ 8 = 52

- Option 4: 32 × 28 = 896, 896 ÷ 8 = 112

So, here's the thing: Only Option 2 follows the same rule.

That means:

- The correct answer: Option 2 (56, 26, 182)

- 56 × 26 = 1456

- 1456 ÷ 8 = 182

All the other options don’t fit the pattern, as shown above. Only Option 2 connects the numbers the same way as in the original.