Four number-pairs have given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-pair that is different from the rest.
15 : 250
The question asks us to identify the number pair that is different from the rest among four given pairs. We need to look for a pattern or rule that applies to three of the pairs but not the fourth one.
Let's examine each number pair to find a relationship between the two numbers in the pair.
A common pattern in such questions involves mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or squaring/cubing the first number to get the second number.
Let's check if the second number is the square of the first number in each pair:
| Number Pair | First Number | Second Number | First Number Squared ($n^2$) | Does it match? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 : 289 | 17 | 289 | $\text{17}^2 = \text{17} \times \text{17} = 289$ | Yes |
| 11 : 121 | 11 | 121 | $\text{11}^2 = \text{11} \times \text{11} = 121$ | Yes |
| 15 : 250 | 15 | 250 | $\text{15}^2 = \text{15} \times \text{15} = 225$ | No |
| 13 : 169 | 13 | 169 | $\text{13}^2 = \text{13} \times \text{13} = 169$ | Yes |
From the analysis above, we can see the following:
Therefore, the number pair 15 : 250 does not follow the same pattern as the other three pairs.
The number-pair that is different from the rest is 15 : 250.
Reviewing the pattern observed:
| Pair | Pattern | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 17 : 289 | Second number is square of first | $17^2 = 289$ (Matches) |
| 11 : 121 | Second number is square of first | $11^2 = 121$ (Matches) |
| 15 : 250 | Second number is square of first | $15^2 = 225$ (Does not match 250) |
| 13 : 169 | Second number is square of first | $13^2 = 169$ (Matches) |
Problems involving finding the different number pair often rely on identifying mathematical relationships. These can include:
To solve such problems, it's helpful to test common patterns systematically until one fits most of the options.
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