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.
Opio Ambrose said:
4 months ago
How 14? Please explain.
(1)
Deepthi said:
5 years ago
14 is the answer because it is an even number.
(1)
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.
(1)
Praveena said:
11 months ago
Here, All the numbers are odd. But 14 is an even number.
Prachiti said:
9 years ago
Here all numbers are prime except 14. Therefore 14 is the answer.
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.
Post your comments here:
Quick links
Quantitative Aptitude
Verbal (English)
Reasoning
Programming
Interview
Placement Papers