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Which of the following is the odd one out? (Based on alphabetical order): BDF, HJL, NPR, TVZ
BDF
HJL
NPR
TVZ
TVZ
Calculate the difference between letter positions. In BDF, HJL, and NPR, the gaps are +2, +2. In TVZ, the gap is +2, +1.
Calculate the difference between letter positions. In BDF, HJL, and NPR, the gaps are +2, +2. In TVZ, the gap is +2, +1.
Analyze BDF
B is 2, D is 4, F is 6. Differences: 4-2=2, 6-4=2. Pattern: +2, +2.
Analyze HJL
H is 8, J is 10, L is 12. Differences: 10-8=2, 12-10=2. Pattern: +2, +2.
Analyze NPR
N is 14, P is 16, R is 18. Differences: 16-14=2, 18-16=2. Pattern: +2, +2.
Analyze TVZ
T is 20, V is 22, Z is 26. Differences: 22-20=2, 26-22=4. Pattern: +2, +4.
A: BDF follows a consistent +2, +2 pattern. B: HJL follows a consistent +2, +2 pattern. C: NPR follows a consistent +2, +2 pattern.
D is correct because TVZ follows a +2, +4 pattern, whereas all other options follow a constant +2, +2 pattern.
When checking odd-one-out for triplets, always check the difference between consecutive letters first; if the differences are constant, look for prime numbers or vowel/consonant distribution as secondary patterns.