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:
45 comments Page 5 of 5.
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.
Vandna said:
2 decades ago
Because 14 is the only even number and all others are odd numbers, so 14 is odd in the series of odd numbers.
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