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 4 of 5.
A.G.Rao said:
1 decade ago
3, 5, 11, 17, 21 is a odd numbers and 14 is an even number.
But 14 divided in 2 two part of 7+7 = 14. 7 is a odd number.
But 14 divided in 2 two part of 7+7 = 14. 7 is a odd number.
Sarah said:
1 decade ago
14 is a composite rest of them are prime except 21 so we can say that 14 is even and all other are odd.
Harriet said:
1 decade ago
14 is the only even number.
Sonu said:
1 decade ago
There is an integer which shows a very peculiar feature: no matter any number is subtracted from it, the result is always exactly divisible by successor of that number. What is the integer?
Pethkar shweta said:
1 decade ago
All no's are odd but 14 is even so ans is 14.
Sravan goud said:
1 decade ago
Each of the number is a multiple of 3 but 28 is not dividable by 3.
Vishal kate said:
1 decade ago
It has two type solution
1. All are odd no and 14 is a even no
2. All are prime but 14 is even if 21 is exclude.
1. All are odd no and 14 is a even no
2. All are prime but 14 is even if 21 is exclude.
Rohit kr ray said:
1 decade ago
If 21 was not given, then another explanation should have been, others are prime numbers except 14.
Jatin said:
1 decade ago
Intelligent question & answer.
Manjujain said:
1 decade ago
3*2-1=5
5*2+1=11 so on..........
but 14 is odd no.
5*2+1=11 so on..........
but 14 is odd no.
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