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Find odd man out of the following $7, 9, 13, 17, 19$.

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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — 9

All Options:

  • A7
  • B9
  • C19
  • D13

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let's analyze the numbers in the set \{7, 9, 13, 17, 19\}:
- 7\displaystyle 7 is a prime number.
- $13\displaystyle is a prime number.<br>- &#36;17 is a prime number.
- $19isaprimenumber.<br>−\displaystyle is a prime number.<br>-9$ is a composite number ($9 = 3 ×\displaystyle \times 3$). It is also a perfect square ($3^2).<br><br>Since\displaystyle ).<br><br>Since9$ is the only composite number (not a prime) in the set, it is the odd man out.

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

About This Chapter: Number Series, Coding and Decoding

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

5 Marks

Key Topics

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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This topic carries 5 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

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