Find the odd one out: 17, 19, 23, 27, 29 MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the odd one out: 17, 19, 23, 27, 29
A. 27
B. 17
C. 29
D. 19
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All others are prime numbers; 27 is a composite number.

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If 2 is coded as 3, 3 as 8, 4 as 15, then 5 is coded as?
A. 20
B. 26
C. 24
D. 22

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The code is n²-1: 2²-1=3, 3²-1=8, 4²-1=15, so 5²-1=24.

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A. 5 km
B. 4 km
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Correct Answer: Option B


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A. 15
B. 16
C. 12
D. 14

Correct Answer: Option A


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