Four number-pairs have been given, of which three are…

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
John was an artist (1)______ profession. He was very (2)______ at his work and could
(3)______ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (4)______ in
(5)______ the work of renowned artists.

Four number-pairs have been given, of which three are alike and one is different. Select the number pair that is different.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 5: 24.

The logic used here is:

1st number × 4 + 2 = 2nd number

Option 1: 8: 34

8 × 4 + 2 = 32 + 2 = 34

This follows the logic.

Option 2: 5: 24

5 × 4 + 2 = 20 + 2 = 22

This does not follow the logic.

Hence, option 2 is the odd one out.

SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 94