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. 17
B. 14
C. 21
D. 3
Answer: Option B
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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Find the missing term: 10, 18, 34, 66, ?
A. 128
B. 130
C. 132
D. 126

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 2 and 2 is subtracted: 10×2-2=18, 18×2-2=34, 34×2-2=66, so next is 66×2-2=130.

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Question #2
A person starts from a point A and travels 3 km eastwards to B and then turns left and travels thrice that distance to reach C. He again turns left and travels five times the distance he covered between A and B and reaches his destination D. How far is he from the starting point?
A. 21 km
B. 15 km
C. 12 km
D. 18 km

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A to B: 3 km East. B to C: 9 km North. C to D: 15 km West. From start: 15-3=12 km West and 9 km North. Distance = √(12²+9²)=15 km.

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Question #3
Statements: All pens are books. Some books are erasers. Conclusions: I. Some pens are erasers. II. Some books are pens. Which conclusion(s) follow(s)?
A. Both I and II follow
B. Neither I nor II follows
C. Only I follows
D. Only II follows

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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