Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Odd One Out/Classification

Question:

In the following question, four number pairs are given. In each pair the number on left side of (-) is related to the number of the right side of (-) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three pairs are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

Options:

12 - 142

8 - 62

4 - 14

14 - 192

Correct Answer:

14 - 192

Explanation:

Except 4 all are following the below pattern

(Ist number)2 - 2 = second number

12 - 142 = (12)2 - 2 = 142

8 - 62 = (8)2 - 2 = 62

4 - 14 = (4)2 - 2 = 14

14 - 192 = (14)2 - 4 = 192 (odd)