Find the odd one out: 3, 5, 11, 14, 17, 21 MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the odd one out: 3, 5, 11, 14, 17, 21
A. 3
B. 21
C. 17
D. 14
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All numbers except 14 are prime numbers. 14 is composite. Hence 14 is the odd one out.

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Complete the series: 5, 6, 9, 15, 25, ?
A. 41
B. 40
C. 50
D. 45

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Pattern: +1, +3, +6, +10, +15 (triangular numbers). 25+16? Differences of differences +2,+3,+4,+5 so next difference +15? 1,3,6,10,15. Yes 25+15=40. Option A.

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What should come next in the following letter series? A A B A B C A B C D A B C D E A B C D
A. E
B. C
C. A
D. B

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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Question #3
Find the missing term: 2, 5, 14, 41, ?
A. 120
B. 126
C. 124
D. 122

Correct Answer: Option D


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Each term is multiplied by 3 and 1 is subtracted: 2×3-1=5, 5×3-1=14, 14×3-1=41, so 41×3-1=122.

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