Reasoning

Number Classification and Analogy

143 Questions

Number classification and analogy questions test logical reasoning by identifying numerical relationships. Candidates must detect the underlying pattern among number sets. This topic is a staple in the reasoning sections of SSC, banking, and railway exams.

Number analogiesOdd one outNumerical relationshipsPattern identificationSet matching

Number Classification and Analogy Questions

Multiple choice
  1. 120

  2. 168

  3. 290

  4. 380

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Among 120, 168, 290, and 380, the number 380 is different because it's the only one that when divided by 10 gives a number (38) that is even but not divisible by 3. Alternatively, 120, 168, and 290 are all divisible by 2 but not all by 4, while 380 is divisible by 4. The exact pattern is unclear but the stated answer is D.

Multiple choice
  1. 369

  2. 462

  3. 761

  4. 862

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Among 369, 462, 761, and 862, the number 761 is different because it's the only prime number in the group. 369=3×123, 462=2×231, and 862=2×431 are all composite numbers. This makes 761 the odd one out.

Multiple choice
  1. 4, 16, 24, 12

  2. 2, 8, 4, 16

  3. 1, 4, 2, 8

  4. 3, 12, 6, 24

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Looking at the sequences: B (2,8,4,16) follows ×4,÷2,×4. C (1,4,2,8) follows ×4,÷2,×4. D (3,12,6,24) follows ×4,÷2,×4. But A (4,16,24,12) follows ×4, then +8 (not ÷2), breaking the consistent pattern. This makes sequence A the odd one out.