Identifying the Odd Man Out
To determine the odd number in the sequence 4, 12, 44, 176, 890, we need to analyze the pattern or relationship between the numbers.
Analyzing the Sequence
- 4 to 12:
- 4 × 3 = 12
- 12 to 44:
- 12 × 3.67 ≈ 44 (not a whole number)
- 44 to 176:
- 44 × 4 = 176
- 176 to 890:
- 176 × 5.05 ≈ 890 (again, not a whole number)
Identifying the Pattern
- The first number (4) multiplied by 3 gives 12.
- The second number (12) does not follow a clear whole number multiplier to give 44.
- The fourth number (176) multiplied by 4 gives the next number 890, but again the multiplier is not a whole number.
Conclusion
- The odd man out is 12 because it breaks the pattern of multiplication by whole numbers that the other numbers seem to follow.
- All other transitions involve clear whole number multipliers (3, 4, and an ambiguous 5.05 for 890).
Final Result
- The number that does not fit consistently into the identified pattern is 12.