Finding the Odd Number Pair

This question asks us to identify the number pair that is different from the others based on a certain pattern or rule followed by the numbers in the pairs.

Analyzing Number Pairs for Patterns

Let's examine each number pair:

Pair 1: 14 : 33

Let the first number be N1 and the second number be N2?. Here, N1=14 and N2=33. We can try different simple arithmetic operations. For example, multiplying the first number by a constant and adding or subtracting another constant to get the second number.

Let's try multiplying by 2:

14×2=28

To get 33 from 28, we need to add 5:

28+5=33

So, the potential pattern for this pair is N1×2+5=N2?. Let's check if this pattern holds for other pairs.

Pair 3: 5 : 15

Here, N1=5 and N2=15. Let's apply the pattern N1×2+5:

5×2=10

10+5=15

This matches the second number in the pair. So, Pair 3 follows the pattern N1×2+5=N2?.

Pair 4: 9 : 23

Here, N1=9 and N2=23. Let's apply the pattern N1×2+5

9×2=18

18+5=23

This also matches the second number in the pair. So, Pair 4 follows the pattern N1×2+5=N2

Pair 2: 8 : 25

Here, N1=8 and N2=25. Let's apply the pattern N1×2+5:

8×2=16

16+5=21

The result is 21, but the second number in the pair is 25. This pair does not follow the pattern N1×2+5=N2.