Correct option is A
In the given option following logic is followed-
(2nd)2 – 2 = 1st Number
80 : 9 → 92 – 2 = 81 – 2 = 79 ≠80
142 : 12 → 122 – 2 = 144 – 2 = 142
23 : 5 → 52 – 2 = 25 – 2 = 23
7 : 3 → 32 – 2 = 9 – 2 = 7
Therefore, the correct option is (a).