Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Odd One Out/Classification

Question:

The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number-pairs, except one. Find that odd number-pair.

Options:

4 : 15

12 : 143

8 : 66

3 : 8

Correct Answer:

8 : 66

Explanation:

The logic followed here Is :

(Ist number)2 - 1 = second number

4 : 15      = 42 - 1 = 15

12 : 143   = 122 - 1 = 143

8 : 66      = 82 - 1 = 63 ≠ 66

3 : 8        = 32 - 1 = 8