Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: 66, 44, 23, 60
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Grouping by a shared factor is a common pattern in set-classification problems. Three sets here are built from clean multiples of a single number; one set is not.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
For each set, check divisibility by a candidate base. A valid set will see all members divisible by that base.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Divisible by 7? 77, 70, 49, 56 — all yes.Divisible by 8? 56, 64, 96, 48 — all yes.Divisible by 9? 18, 27, 63, 81 — all yes.Divisible by 11? 66 (yes), 44 (yes), 23 (no), 60 (no) — mixed.
Verification / Alternative check:
Compute gcd of each set: gcd(77,70,49,56)=7; gcd(56,64,96,48)=8; gcd(18,27,63,81)=9; gcd(66,44,23,60)=1 → confirms the outlier set.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Picking a base that only fits some elements (e.g., “multiples of 2” would match many numbers across sets but not isolate a single outlier).
Final Answer:
66, 44, 23, 60
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