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Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-pair that is different from the rest.

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SSC CGL 2019 (Tier 2) GS Finance & Economics Previous Year Paper (17-Nov-2020)
The correct answer is

41263 : 18

Understanding the Number Pair Reasoning Problem

In this type of question, we are given a set of number pairs. Three of these pairs follow a specific rule or pattern, while one pair does not. Our task is to identify the pair that is different from the rest by figuring out the common rule.

Analyzing the Given Number Pairs

We have the following four number pairs:

  1. 41263 : 18
  2. 77052 : 21
  3. 26584 : 25
  4. 85245 : 24

We need to find a relationship between the first number (a five-digit number) and the second number (a two-digit number) in each pair.

Identifying the Pattern in the Number Pairs

Let's examine each pair and try to find a mathematical relationship between the numbers. A common pattern in such reasoning problems involves performing operations on the digits of the first number. Let's try summing the digits of the first number in each pair.

Number Pair First Number Sum of Digits Second Number Does Sum of Digits Equal Second Number?
41263 : 18 41263 $\small 4 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 3 = 16$ 18 No ($16 \neq 18$)
77052 : 21 77052 $\small 7 + 7 + 0 + 5 + 2 = 21$ 21 Yes ($21 = 21$)
26584 : 25 26584 $\small 2 + 6 + 5 + 8 + 4 = 25$ 25 Yes ($25 = 25$)
85245 : 24 85245 $\small 8 + 5 + 2 + 4 + 5 = 24$ 24 Yes ($24 = 24$)

From the table above, we can observe the pattern:

  • For pairs 2, 3, and 4, the sum of the digits of the first number is equal to the second number in the pair.
  • For pair 1 (41263 : 18), the sum of the digits of 41263 is 16, which is not equal to 18.

Identifying the Different Pair

Based on the identified pattern (the second number is the sum of the digits of the first number), the pair that does not follow this rule is 41263 : 18.

Conclusion

The number-pair that is different from the rest is 41263 : 18 because the sum of the digits of the first number (16) does not equal the second number (18), unlike the other three pairs where this pattern holds true.

Revision Table: Key Concepts Reviewed

Concept Description
Pattern Recognition Identifying the underlying rule connecting elements in a series or pair.
Digit Sum A common technique in number reasoning problems where digits of a number are added together.
Odd One Out A type of reasoning question where one item in a group is different based on a specific characteristic or rule.

Additional Information: Types of Number Reasoning Patterns

Number reasoning questions can involve various patterns. Here are a few examples:

  • Arithmetic Operations: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing the numbers or their digits.
  • Digit Manipulation: Summing, multiplying, or squaring the digits of a number. Rearranging digits.
  • Mathematical Properties: Prime numbers, square numbers, cube numbers, multiples, factors.
  • Positional Value: Operations based on the position of digits.
  • Sequences: Arithmetic progression, geometric progression, Fibonacci sequence, etc., applied to the numbers or the differences between them.

Solving these problems often requires checking common patterns systematically until the correct one is found.

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