Find the odd one out: 2, 4, 8, 16, 18 MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the odd one out: 2, 4, 8, 16, 18
A. 18
B. 2
C. 4
D. 16
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
2, 4, 8 and 16 are powers of 2, but 18 is not.

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How many independent words can 'BEATER' be divided into without changing the order of the letters and using each letter only once?
A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
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Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option D


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Find the next term: 100, 81, 64, 49, 36, ?
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