Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 196, 225 MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 196, 225
A. 225
B. 121
C. 196
D. 144
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All are perfect squares: 11², 12², 13², 14², 15². 144 is 12², also a square. Wait, all are squares. Need valid: 121, 144, 169, 196, 224. Better. I will change.

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