Question 1
Find the odd figure out based on multiple properties.
Figure A:
Figure B:
Figure C:
Figure D:
Figure E:
Step-by-step Solution:
Step 1: Multi-property systematic analysis
- This is an advanced problem requiring analysis of MULTIPLE properties
- Check: (1) Shape type, (2) Number of elements, (3) Shading/fill
Step 2: Analyze Property 1 - Shape Type
- Four figures contain CIRCLES
- One figure (Figure A) contains TRIANGLES
- First difference detected: Shape type
Step 3: Analyze Property 2 - Element Count
- Four figures contain 3 shapes each
- One figure (Figure A) contains 2 shapes
- Second difference detected: Quantity
Step 4: Analyze Property 3 - Shading/Fill
- Four figures have UNFILLED (outline only) shapes
- One figure (Figure A) has FILLED (solid) shapes
- Third difference detected: Shading
Step 5: Comprehensive verification
- Four figures: 3 circles, unfilled
- One figure (Figure A): 2 triangles, filled
- ALL THREE properties differ in Figure A
Advanced Multi-Property Analysis:
This is a CAT/GMAT/UPSC level problem testing:
- Ability to analyze multiple dimensions simultaneously
- Systematic comparison methodology
- Not being distracted by partial similarities
- Understanding that multiple properties can define a group
Systematic Multi-Property Approach:
1. Create a property checklist
2. Evaluate each property across all figures
3. Note which figures share each property
4. Identify the figure that differs on most/all properties
5. Verify your conclusion across all dimensions
Common Mistakes:
- Stopping after finding one difference (may not be conclusive)
- Not checking all properties systematically
- Being distracted by irrelevant properties (like position)
- Missing that ALL properties differ, not just one
- Rushing without systematic analysis
Expert Tip: In complex problems, create a mental or written table comparing all properties.
Step 1: Multi-property systematic analysis
- This is an advanced problem requiring analysis of MULTIPLE properties
- Check: (1) Shape type, (2) Number of elements, (3) Shading/fill
Step 2: Analyze Property 1 - Shape Type
- Four figures contain CIRCLES
- One figure (Figure A) contains TRIANGLES
- First difference detected: Shape type
Step 3: Analyze Property 2 - Element Count
- Four figures contain 3 shapes each
- One figure (Figure A) contains 2 shapes
- Second difference detected: Quantity
Step 4: Analyze Property 3 - Shading/Fill
- Four figures have UNFILLED (outline only) shapes
- One figure (Figure A) has FILLED (solid) shapes
- Third difference detected: Shading
Step 5: Comprehensive verification
- Four figures: 3 circles, unfilled
- One figure (Figure A): 2 triangles, filled
- ALL THREE properties differ in Figure A
Advanced Multi-Property Analysis:
This is a CAT/GMAT/UPSC level problem testing:
- Ability to analyze multiple dimensions simultaneously
- Systematic comparison methodology
- Not being distracted by partial similarities
- Understanding that multiple properties can define a group
Systematic Multi-Property Approach:
1. Create a property checklist
2. Evaluate each property across all figures
3. Note which figures share each property
4. Identify the figure that differs on most/all properties
5. Verify your conclusion across all dimensions
Common Mistakes:
- Stopping after finding one difference (may not be conclusive)
- Not checking all properties systematically
- Being distracted by irrelevant properties (like position)
- Missing that ALL properties differ, not just one
- Rushing without systematic analysis
Expert Tip: In complex problems, create a mental or written table comparing all properties.