Question
Three of the following four number-clusters are alike
in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?Solution
The logic here is: (1st digit + 3) = 2nd digit; (2nd digit – 2) = 3rd digit  364 à (3 + 3) = 6; (6 – 2) = 4 142 à (1 + 3) = 4; (4 – 2) = 2 586 à (5 + 3) = 8; (8 – 2) = 6 476 à (4 + 3) = 7; (7 – 2) = 5 ≠6  Thus, the odd one out is 476. Hence, the correct answer is (D).
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