Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 4 - 32
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:Classification questions test your ability to detect the rule that connects items and then spot the item that breaks that rule. Here, each option is a pair A–B. The intended rule is B = A^3 (the cube of A).
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:The cube operation is defined as A^3 = A * A * A. Verify each pair by computing A^3 and comparing to B.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Check 1–1: 1^3 = 1, so B = 1 matches.Check 2–8: 2^3 = 8, so B = 8 matches.Check 3–27: 3^3 = 27, so B = 27 matches.Check 4–32: 4^3 = 64, but B = 32, which does not match.Verification / Alternative check:You can reverse-check by taking the cube root of B. cube_root(32) is not 4 (4^3 = 64). Hence this pair violates the rule.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
1–1 follows B = A^3 exactly.2–8 follows B = A^3 exactly.3–27 follows B = A^3 exactly.Common Pitfalls:Mixing up squares and cubes is common. Another slip is computing 4^3 as 32 (it is 64). Always compute A * A * A carefully to avoid mental-math errors.
Final Answer:4 - 32 is the odd pair because 32 ≠ 4^3 (which is 64).
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