In a set of numbers, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 14, which number is the odd one out based on primality?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Check which numbers can only be divided by 1 and themselves.
Answer
14
Explanation
14 is not prime as it has divisors other than 1 and itself.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 14.
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