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From: Richard Heathfield <rjh@cpax.org.uk>
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Subject: Re: Odd one out
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2025 13:03:54 +0100
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On 09/04/2025 11:53, Ammammata wrote:
> Richard Heathfield presented the following explanation :
>> (a) Which of these numbers is the odd one out, and for what 
>> compelling[1] reason?
>>
>> 16435934
>> 14613198
>> 64222
>> 4206546606
>> 12496365 <<<<<<< this is odd, the others are even :-)
>> 5474308
>> 14600926
>> 11325150
> 

*applause*


Adjective

compelling (comparative more compelling, superlative most compelling)

     Strongly or irresistibly evoking interest or attention.

A terminating 5 doesn't make the team.

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