Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group.
Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
(Note: The odd man out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster.)
Correct Answer :
MMO
Solution :
The correct option is MMO.
To determine which letter cluster does not belong to the group, we analyze the positions of the letters in the alphabetical order (where A = 1, B = 2, ..., Z = 26) and find the pattern of transitions between consecutive letters in each group.
Let's examine each option step-by-step:
1. GFI
The alphabetical positions of the letters are G = 7, F = 6, and I = 9.
First to second letter (G to F):
Second to third letter (F to I):
This follows a pattern of (-1, +3).
2. ZYB
The alphabetical positions of the letters are Z = 26, Y = 25, and B = 2.
First to second letter (Z to Y):
Second to third letter (Y to B): Here, we wrap around the alphabet. Moving 3 positions forward from Y (25) leads to B (since Z is 26, A is 27/1, and B is 28/2).
This also follows the pattern of (-1, +3).
3. QPS
The alphabetical positions of the letters are Q = 17, P = 16, and S = 19.
First to second letter (Q to P):
Second to third letter (P to S):
This also follows the pattern of (-1, +3).
4. MMO
The alphabetical positions of the letters are M = 13, M = 13, and O = 15.
First to second letter (M to M):
Second to third letter (M to O):
This follows a pattern of (0, +2), which deviates from the (-1, +3) pattern shared by all the other options.
Therefore, MMO is the odd one out and does not belong to the group.
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