Aptitude - Odd Man Out and Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Odd Man Out and Series - Odd Man Out (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve
Find the odd man out.
1.
3, 5, 11, 14, 17, 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Each of the numbers except 14 is an odd number.
The number '14' is the only EVEN number.
Discussion:
41 comments Page 2 of 5.
Sejal said:
5 years ago
0 + 3 = 3
0 + 5 = 5
1 + 4 = 5
1 + 2 = 3
1 + 1 = 2
1 + 7 = 8
Except 17 all have sum prime no. So 17 should be the answer.
0 + 5 = 5
1 + 4 = 5
1 + 2 = 3
1 + 1 = 2
1 + 7 = 8
Except 17 all have sum prime no. So 17 should be the answer.
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Deepthi said:
5 years ago
14 is the answer because it is an even number.
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Princess said:
6 years ago
Why is co-prime no H.C.F is always 1?
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Mallikharjunudu said:
7 years ago
Why not 21?
(1)
Akshada said:
8 years ago
21 is also even no ?
(1)
Gogkul said:
8 years ago
14 is an even number.
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Vishal said:
8 years ago
Yes, I agree @Topcoder.
A is the correct answer.
Because:
3,
3 * 2 - 1 = 5.
3 * 4 - 1 = 11.
3 * 5 - 1 = 14.
3 * 6 - 1 = 17.
But
3 * 7 - 1 =20 So option A is correct.
A is the correct answer.
Because:
3,
3 * 2 - 1 = 5.
3 * 4 - 1 = 11.
3 * 5 - 1 = 14.
3 * 6 - 1 = 17.
But
3 * 7 - 1 =20 So option A is correct.
Dhara said:
8 years ago
How? I cannot able to understand this question. Please help how this type of question are solved.
Venkatreddy said:
9 years ago
14 is the correct answer.
I too got the same answer.
I too got the same answer.
Gude.anudeep said:
9 years ago
14 is even number except all numbers.
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