Concept:The given pair follows the operation (Number×2)+1.Explanation:For 49→99:49×2=9898+1=99For 73→147:73×2=146146+1=147This confirms the same logic works for both pairs.Operations are performed on the whole numbers, so 26 is used directly without splitting it.Applying the same logic to 26:26×2=5252+1=53Answer:Hence, 26 is related to 53.The correct option is A. 53.