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Four pairs of numbers have been given out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is different. Choose the odd one.

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SSC Stenographer 2018 Previous Year Paper (08-Feb-2019) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

36 : 13

Pair Analysis Method

The task requires us to identify the pair of numbers that does not fit a pattern shared by the other pairs. We need to carefully examine each pair to find a common mathematical link.

Analyzing Each Number Pair

Let's denote each pair as A : B and investigate the relationship between A and B.

  • Pair 1: 54 : 17

    We check if there's a relationship involving multiplication and addition. Let's try multiplying the second number (B=17) by 3 and adding 3.

    Calculation: $3 \times 17 + 3 = 51 + 3 = 54$.

    The result, 54, matches the first number (A) in the pair. So, this pair fits the pattern $A = 3B + 3$.

  • Pair 2: 36 : 13

    We apply the same potential pattern, $A = 3B + 3$, to this pair.

    Calculation: $3 \times 13 + 3 = 39 + 3 = 42$.

    The first number in the pair is 36. Since $36 \neq 42$, this pair does not follow the pattern $A = 3B + 3$.

  • Pair 3: 90 : 29

    Let's test the pattern $A = 3B + 3$ again.

    Calculation: $3 \times 29 + 3 = 87 + 3 = 90$.

    The result, 90, matches the first number (A). This pair fits the pattern $A = 3B + 3$.

  • Pair 4: 72 : 23

    We test the pattern $A = 3B + 3$ one more time.

    Calculation: $3 \times 23 + 3 = 69 + 3 = 72$.

    The result, 72, matches the first number (A). This pair also fits the pattern $A = 3B + 3$.

Identifying the Pattern Across Pairs

After analyzing all the pairs, we can see a consistent pattern ($A = 3B + 3$) in three of them: 54 : 17, 90 : 29, and 72 : 23. The pair 36 : 13 is the only one that deviates from this rule.

Here's a summary of our findings:

Pair (A : B) Relationship Check ($3B + 3$) Does it match A?
54 : 17 $3 \times 17 + 3 = 54$ Yes
36 : 13 $3 \times 13 + 3 = 42$ No (A is 36)
90 : 29 $3 \times 29 + 3 = 90$ Yes
72 : 23 $3 \times 23 + 3 = 72$ Yes

Determining the Odd Pair

The pair 36 : 13 is identified as the "odd one out" because it does not satisfy the mathematical relationship $A = 3B + 3$ that holds true for the other pairs.

Conclusion on the Odd Pair

Based on the consistent pattern found in the majority of the pairs, the unique pair is 36 : 13.

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