Select the odd group of numbers. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

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  1. (7 – 343 – 331)
  2. (6 – 216 – 206)
  3. (5 – 125 – 115)
  4. (3 – 27 – 17)

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Option 1 : (7 – 343 – 331)
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Logic :

  • First number = Cube root of second number 
  • Second number - Third number = 10

So,

  • Option - (1) : (7 – 343 – 331)

​7 = 3√343

7 = 7 (LHS = RHS)

And, 

343 - 331 = 12

  • Option - (2) : (6 – 216 – 206)

6 = 3√216

6 = 6 (LHS = RHS)

And,

216 - 206 = 10

  • Option - (3) : (5 – 125 – 115)

5 = 3√125

5 = 5 (LHS = RHS)

And,

125 - 115 = 10

  • Option - (4) : (3 – 27 – 17)

3 = 3√27

3 = 3 (LHS = RHS)

And,

27 - 17 = 10

Here, only in option - (1) the difference of the second number and third number is 12 instead of 10. Thus, it is the odd one out.

Hence, "Option - (1)" is the correct answer.

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