Concept:The second number is obtained by multiplying the first and third numbers by 3.Explanation:For (8,168,7):8×7=5656×3=168For (9,243,9):9×9=8181×3=243So the rule is: First × Third × 3 = Second.Check each option:Option A: (16,324,8) → 16×8×3=384, which is not 324.Option B: (15,330,8) → 15×8×3=360, which is not 330.Option C: (13,325,9) → 13×9×3=351, which is not 325.Option D: (12,252,7) → 12×7×3=252, which matches.Answer:Option D: (12,252,7)