Pick the odd pair out.
- A17 - 49
- B5 - 13
- C9 - 25
- D15 - 41
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's determine the logic connecting the first number (x) to the second number (y) in each pair:
Option B: 5−13
5×3−2=15−2=13
Option C: 9−25
9×3−2=27−2=25
Option D: 15−41
15×3−2=45−2=43
=41
Let's check alternative logic: 2x−something or 3x−2.
Let's check Option A with (x×3−2):
17×3−2=51−2=49
Since Options A, B, and C perfectly satisfy the pattern y=3x−2:
17×3−2=49
5×3−2=13
9×3−2=25
However, for Option D:
15×3−2=43
=41
Therefore, 15−41 is the odd pair.
Option B: 5−13
5×3−2=15−2=13
Option C: 9−25
9×3−2=27−2=25
Option D: 15−41
15×3−2=45−2=43
=41
Let's check alternative logic: 2x−something or 3x−2.
Let's check Option A with (x×3−2):
17×3−2=51−2=49
Since Options A, B, and C perfectly satisfy the pattern y=3x−2:
17×3−2=49
5×3−2=13
9×3−2=25
However, for Option D:
15×3−2=43
=41
Therefore, 15−41 is the odd pair.