English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideLogical ReasoningClassification
Directions: In this type of questions, certain pairs/groups of numbers are given out of which all except one are similar in some manner while one is different. The numbers in these similar pairs/groups may have the same property or may be related to each other according to the same rule. The candidate is required to choose the odd pair/group. Which Pair does NOT belong with the others?
Options
- A16 – 64
- B9 – 36
- C36 – 216
- D49 – 343
Correct answer
B. 9 – 36
Step-by-step solution
All other pairs contain square and cube of the same number. e.g. 36 = 62 and 216 = 63. Hence, option B is correct.