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Odd Man Out (E-Next - In)

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1.

3, 5, 11, 14, 17, 21


 A. 21
 B. 17
 C. 14 correct
 D. 3

Explanation:
Each of the numbers except 14 is an odd number. The number '14' is the only EVEN number.

2. Find the odd man out. 1, 3, 9, 12, 19, 29


 A. 12 correct
 B. 9
 C. 1
 D. 3

Explanation:
12 is an even number. All other given numbers are odd

3. Shakespeare:
 A. Romeo
 B. Hamlet
 C. Novel correct
 D. Play

Explanation:
Shakespeare was involved in all three forms of literature except NOVEL. Thus, option 3 is
correct.

4. Find the odd man out: 3, 7, 15, 17, 22, 27, 29.
 A. 15
 B. 17
 C. 22 correct
 D. 27

Explanation:
Each of the numbers is odd number except 22. The number '22' is the only even number.

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5. Find the Missing Number 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56, __
 A. 60
 B. 64
 C. 72 correct
 D. 70

Explanation:
Pattern is 1 * 2, 2 * 3, 3 * 4, 4 * 5, 5 * 6, 6 * 7, 7 * 8
i.e) 8 * 9 = 72

6. 396, 462, 572, 427, 671, 264.


 A. 671
 B. 462
 C. 427 correct
 D. 264

Explanation:
Here the given series is 396, 462, 572, 427, 671, 264. In all the terms, the middle digit is the
sum of first and third digit except 427.

7. 6, 9, 15, 21, 24, 28, 30


 A. 28 correct
 B. 21
 C. 24
 D. 30

Explanation:
Each of the numbers except 28, is a multiple of 3.
8. Find the odd one from the following:
 A. Harddisk
 B. RAM
 C. Monitor
 D. CPU
 E. Windows XP correct

Explanation:
Windows XP is the operating system where as others related to computer parts.

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9. Find the Missing Number 8, 24, 12, 36, 18, 54, __
 A. 108
 B. 27 correct
 C. 68
 D. 72

Explanation:
Numbers are alternatively multiplied by 3 and divided by 2
i.e)54/2 = 27

10. 10, 25, 45, 54, 60, 75, 80


 A. 10
 B. 45
 C. 54 correct
 D. 75

Explanation:
Each of the numbers except 54 is multiple of 5.

11. Find the odd man out. 15, 25, 30, 51, 85, 90, 115
 A. 15
 B. 25
 C. 51 correct
 D. 90

Explanation:
All except 51 are multiples of 5

12. Find the odd man out. 12, 24, 34, 48, 64, 84
 A. 48
 B. 34 correct
 C. 24
 D. 12

Explanation:
All numbers except 34 are multiples of 4

13. Find the odd man out. 1, 5, 11, 17, 23, 29


 A. 29

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 B. 17
 C. 11
 D. 1 correct

Explanation:
All given numbers except 1 are prime numbers.
One is not a prime number because it does not have two factors. It is divisible by only 1

14. Select the odd man out:


 A. Hyderabad
 B. Itanagar
 C. Patna
 D. Mysore correct

Explanation:
All are capital cities except Mysore.

15. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is
the one that does not belong to that group?
 A. Tyre
 B. Speed correct
 C. Clutch
 D. Brake

Explanation:
Other options are parts of a vehicle.

16. Find the one which does not belong to that group?
 A. 27 correct
 B. 37
 C. 47
 D. 67

Explanation:
37, 47, 67 and 17 are prime numbers but not 27.

17. Find the odd man out.


41, 43, 47, 53, 61, 71, 73, 81
 A. 41

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 B. 61
 C. 71
 D. 81 correct

Explanation:
Each of the numbers except 81 is a prime number.

18. Insert the missing number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56, (.....)
 A. 60
 B. 64
 C. 72 correct
 D. 70

Explanation:
The pattern is 1 × 2, 2 × 3, 3 × 4, 4 × 5, 5 × 6, 6 × 7, 7 × 8.
So, the next numbers is 8 × 9 = 72.

19. Find the odd man out:


253, 136, 352, 460, 324, 631, 244
 A. 136
 B. 324 correct
 C. 352
 D. 631

Explanation:
Sum of the digits in each number, except 324 is 10.

20. Which one of the words given below is different?


 A. Mango
 B. Apple
 C. Potato correct
 D. Cherry

Explanation:
Except potato, all the rest are the names of the fruits, while Potato is a vegetable. Hence, it is
the odd one.

21. 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23


 A. 21 correct

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 B. 11
 C. 13
 D. 19

Explanation:
All the numbers are prime except 21.
22. 2, 5, 10, 50, 500, 5000
 A. 50
 B. 10
 C. 5000 correct
 D. 500

Explanation:
In the question, pattern is 1st x 2nd = 3rd; 2nd x 3rd = 4th; 3rd x 4th = 5th'
But 4th x 5th = 50 x 500 = 25000 ? 5000
5000 is the odd man out.

23. 19, 28, 39, 52, 67, 84, 102


 A. 52
 B. 102 correct
 C. 67
 D. 84

Explanation:
Here, pattern is x^2 + 3, where x = 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, etc. But 102 is out of pattern
24. 15, 25, 30, 34, 40, 50, 65, 75.
 A. 15
 B. 34 correct
 C. 50
 D. 75

Explanation:
Each of the numbers is multiple of 5 except 34.
34 is not divisible by 5.

25. 111, 133, 143, 155, 188, 200.


 A. 111
 B. 143 correct
 C. 200

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 D. None of these

Explanation:
In each of the numbers, the product of first and the third digit is the middle one except 143.

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Some of the Tricks and Shortcuts For Odd Man Out

Here, Some of the Tricks and Shortcuts For Odd Man Out Concept has been given for the
sake of candidates.
 Geometric progression: x, xr, xr³, xr4
 Arithmetic progression: x, x + y, x + 2y, x + 3y
 n³ – n
 (n2 – 1), (n2 + 1), (n2 – n), (n3 – n), (n2 – n + 1), (n2 – n – 1)

Therefore, check the above-given shortcuts. And coming to the tricks, you have to take
more Odd Man Out Online Test frequently. Moreover, lastly, we hope all the candidates can
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Questions and Answers with Explanation and how to solve the Odd Man Out Aptitude
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