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.

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  1. 16 : 2
  2. 100 : 5
  3. 36 : 3
  4. 186 : 7

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Option 4 : 186 : 7
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The logic followed here is:

Logic: (Second number)2 × 4 = First number

1. 16 : 2 → 22 × 4 = 4 × 4 = 16

2. 100 : 5 → 52 × 4 = 25 × 4 = 100

3. 36 : 3 → 32 × 4 = 9 × 4 = 36

4. 186 : 7 →  72 × 4 = 49 × 4 = 196 ≠ 186

Hence, '186 : 7' is the correct answer.

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