Question

Which number doesn't share the same pattern as 12, 24, 9, 3?

A) 12
B) 24
C) 9
D) 3

Answer 1

In the given series, most numbers are multiples of 12 except for the number 9, which is a perfect square and not a multiple of 12, making it the odd one out.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question requires identifying the number that does not fit into the same pattern as the others. We have the numbers 12, 24, 9, and 3. We can see that most of these numbers can be divided by 3. However, the number 9 doesn't follow the same pattern of being a multiple of 12. Here's the breakdown:

• 12 is 1×12 and also 3×4.
• 24 is 2×12 and also 6×4.
• 9, however, is 3×3 and doesn't fit as it's not a multiple of 12.
• 3 is just 1×3, but it is also 0.25×12, which can be seen as part of the multiples of 12 if we include fractions.

Therefore, option C) 9 is the correct answer, as it does not follow the same pattern of being a multiple of 12 like the other numbers.