In the given problem, five figures are marked (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Four…
2024
In the given problem, five figures are marked (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5). Four of them are similar in a certain way; one figure is different from the rest. Select the figure that does not belong with the other four.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
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Correct answer: E
Concept: This figure-classification (odd-one-out) question hinges on a single countable rule: the ratio of left-pointing arrows to right-pointing arrows drawn in each figure. Four of the five figures share one ratio; the exception departs from it.
Application: Counting the three arrows drawn in every figure gives:
Figure | Left-pointing arrows | Right-pointing arrows |
|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 1 |
2 | 2 | 1 |
3 | 2 | 1 |
4 | 2 | 1 |
5 | 1 | 2 |
Cross-check: Figures (1), (2), (3) and (4) all show the same 2-left / 1-right split. Figure (5) reverses it, with 2 right-pointing arrows and only 1 left-pointing arrow, so figure (5) is the one that does not belong with the rest.