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. 20 11
  2. 6 4
  3. 15 9
  4. 12 7  

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Option 3 : 15 9
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The logic followed here is:

Logic: (First number ÷ 2) + 1 = Second number

Let's check each option as per the logic,

1) 20 ∶ 11 → (20 ÷ 2) + 1 = 10 + 1 = 11

2) 6 ∶ 4 → (6 ÷ 2) + 1 = 3 + 1 = 4

3) 15 ∶ 9 → (15 ÷ 2) + 1 = 7.5 + 1 = 8.5 ≠ 9

4) 12 ∶ 7 → (12 ÷ 2) + 1 = 6 + 1 = 7

Here, we can see that only Option 3 doesn't follow the logic.

Hence, the correct answer is "15  9".

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