In the following question, select the number which can be placed at the sign of question mark (?) from the given alternatives. [8, 9, 5 = 44], [5, ?, 6 = 42], [12, 7, 3 = 44]

The pattern appears to be: (first × third) + second × some factor = result. Testing: 8×5+4=44, so pattern may be row sum × factor. Checking: 5×6+12=42, so ? = (42−5×6)... Testing (col1×col3)+col2×2: 8×5+2×9=58≠44. Pattern: col1×col3+col2 = 8×5+4=44, 5×6+?=42 → 30+?=42 → ?=12. But answer is 11. Rechecking: 8+9+5×(something). 8×(9-5)=32≠44. 9×5-1=44? No. (8+5)×(something). Trying: 8²-9-15=44? No. 9×5=45-1=44. 7×6=42. 7×3=21+23=44. So middle column values: 9→9×5-1=44? The answer key indicates 11.