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The second number in the given number-pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number-pairs, except one. Find that odd number-pair.
Look for a simple linear operation of the form $$\alpha\,n+\beta$$ that takes the first number $$n$$ to the second number.
Try $$n \times 13$$ because 13 is a convenient trial factor (it divides numbers near 90, 100, 78 seen in the options). After that multiply-add test, subtracting 2 brings the products exactly to the second numbers in three of the four pairs:
Case A:
$$7 \times 13 = 91$$
$$91-2 = 89$$ ✅ matches the second number.
Case B:
$$8 \times 13 = 104$$
$$104-2 = 102$$ ✅ matches.
Case D:
$$6 \times 13 = 78$$
$$78-2 = 76$$ ✅ matches.
Case C:
$$5 \times 13 = 65$$
$$65-2 = 63$$ ❌ does NOT match the given second number 60.
Thus the common rule for the correct pairs is
Second number = $$(\text{first number}) \times 13 - 2$$.
The only pair that violates this rule is (5, 60).
Hence the odd number-pair is:
Option C which is: (5, 60)
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