Find the odd one out in the given series: 31, 41, 53, 61, 71, 81

Find the odd one out in the given series: 31, 41, 53, 61, 71, 81

  • (A) 81
  • (B) 41
  • (C) 31
  • (D) 61
  • Solution: Here’s the analysis for the sequence: 31, 41, 53, 61, 71, 81
  • What makes a number stand out: we check for primality, as all the numbers are prime.
  • 31: Prime number (divisible only by 1 and the number itself)
  • 41: Prime number
  • 53: Prime number
  • 61: Prime number
  • 71: Prime number
  • 81: Composite number (9 × 9 or 3 ×  27)
  • All the numbers are prime except for 81.
  • Correct answer: 81
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