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Find odd man out of the following series 41,43,47,53,61,71,73,81\displaystyle 41, 43, 47, 53, 61, 71, 73, 81

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A41\displaystyle 41
B47\displaystyle 47
C61\displaystyle 61
D81\displaystyle 81
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Correct Answer

Option d81\displaystyle 81

All Options:

  • A41\displaystyle 41
  • B47\displaystyle 47
  • C61\displaystyle 61
  • D81\displaystyle 81

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let's inspect the numbers in the series: 41,43,47,53,61,71,73,81\displaystyle 41, 43, 47, 53, 61, 71, 73, 81.
- The numbers 41,43,47,53,61,71,73\displaystyle 41, 43, 47, 53, 61, 71, 73 are all **prime numbers**.
- The number 81\displaystyle 81 is a **composite number** (81=9×9=34\displaystyle 81 = 9 \times 9 = 3^4). It is also a perfect square.

Since 81\displaystyle 81 is the only composite number in the series, it is the odd man out.

Hence, **Option D** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Number Series, Coding and Decoding

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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5 Marks

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Number series, Coding & Decoding, Odd man out

This chapter covers Number series, Coding & Decoding, Odd man out and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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