P1*, Q2*, R3*, S4*, T5*, E6*, V7*, W8*, X9*
Odd One Out: Letter-Number Sequence Analysis
The task is to identify the item that deviates from the pattern in the series: P1*, Q2*, R3*, S4*, T5*, E6*, V7*, W8*, X9*.
Pattern Analysis
Each element consists of a letter, a number, and an asterisk (*). We need to find the logical connection between the letter and the number.
- Determine the alphabetical position of each letter:
- P = 16
- Q = 17
- R = 18
- S = 19
- T = 20
- E = 5
- V = 22
- W = 23
- X = 24
- The sequence of numbers is: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Establishing the Rule
Let's test the relationship: Alphabetical Position of Letter - Associated Number = Constant.
We check this rule against the series items:
- P1*: $16 - 1 = 15$
- Q2*: $17 - 2 = 15$
- R3*: $18 - 3 = 15$
- S4*: $19 - 4 = 15$
- T5*: $20 - 5 = 15$
- V7*: $22 - 7 = 15$
- W8*: $23 - 8 = 15$
- X9*: $24 - 9 = 15$
A consistent difference of 15 is observed for these items.
Identifying the Odd Element
Now, we apply the rule to the element E6*:
- The letter E is the 5th position in the alphabet.
- The associated number is 6.
- Test the rule: $5 - 6 = -1$.
Since $-1$ is not equal to the established constant $15$, the element E6* breaks the pattern.
Conclusion
The item E6* is the odd one out because it does not adhere to the pattern where the difference between the letter's alphabetical position and its corresponding number is 15.
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Important Questions from Classification
In the following question, four number pairs are given. In each pair the number on left side of (-) is related to the number of the right side of (-) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three pairs are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation.
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(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/deleting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
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