The product of the place values of two 2’s in 428721 is
A. 4
B. 40000
C. 400000
D. 40000000
Place value is the value of the digit depending on its place in the number.
In the number 428721,
a) Place value of rightmost ‘2’ is tens place.
Hence, its place value = 2× 10
= 20
b) Place value of leftmost ‘2’ is ten thousand
Hence, its place value = 2× 10000
= 20000
∴ Product of place values = 20× 20000
= 400000
3 × 10000 + 7 × 1000 + 9 × 100 + 0 ×10 + 4 is the same as
A. 3794
B. 37940
C. 37904
D. 379409
In 3 × 10000 + 7 × 1000 + 9 × 100 + 0 ×10 + 4
Place value of 3 = 3× 10000
= 30000
Place value of 7 = 7× 1000
= 7000
Place value of 9 = 9× 100
= 900
Place value of 0 = 0× 10
= 0
Place value of 4 = 4× 1
= 4
Adding all place values = 30000+7000+900+0+4
= 37904
If 1 is added to the greatest 7- digit number, it will be equal to
A. 10 thousand
B. 1 lakh
C. 10 lakh
D. 1 crore
The greatest 7 digit number = 9999999
Hence adding 1 to it,
The number we get = 9999999+1
= 10000000
= 1× 107
= 1 crore
The expanded form of the number 9578 is
A. 9 × 10000 + 5 × 1000 + 7 × 10 + 8 × 1
B. 9 × 1000 + 5 × 100 + 7 × 10 + 8 × 1
C. 9 × 1000 + 57 × 10 + 8 × 1
D. 9 × 100 + 5 × 100 + 7 × 10 + 8 × 1
Starting from right for the number 9578,
Place value of 8 is ones = 8× 1
Place value of 7 is tens = 7× 10
Place value of 5 is hundred = 5× 100
Place value of 9 is thousand = 9× 1000
Hence, expanding form of the number is adding all above,
i.e. 9 × 1000 + 5 × 100 + 7 × 10 + 8 × 1
Hence, (B) is the answer.
When rounded off to nearest thousands, the number 85642 is
A. 85600
B. 85700
C. 85000
D. 86000
Starting from the right for the number 85642,
Place value of 2 is ones
Place value of 4 is tens
Place value of 6 is hundreds
Place value of 5 is thousands
Place value of 8 is ten thousands
Since, we need to round off to nearest thousands, all digits following 5 should be replaced by 0 and as the digit succeeding 5 is 6(greater than 5), therefore digit at ten thousand's place should be increment by 1,
∴ Answer = 86000
The largest 4-digit number, using any one digit twice, from digits 5, 9, 2 and 6 is
A. 9652
B. 9562
C. 9659
D. 9965
The largest 4-digit number is obtained by writing the digits in reverse order (i.e. descending order)
But, here 1 digit can be used twice, hence using the maximum digit (here, 9 twice) and other digits in descending order,
The answer is: 9965
In Indian System of Numeration, the number 58695376 is written as
A. 58, 69, 53, 76
B. 58, 695, 376
C. 5, 86, 95, 376
D. 586, 95, 376
The given number in Indian number system in words is:
5 crore, eighty six lakhs, ninty five thousand, three hundred and seventy six.
i.e. 5, 86, 95, 376
One million is equal to
A. 1 lakh
B. 10 lakh
C. 1 crore
D. 10 crore
One million = 1, 000, 000
= 10× 1, 00, 000
= 10× 105
= 10 lakhs.
The greatest number which on rounding off to nearest thousands gives 5000, is
A. 5001
B. 5559
C. 5999
D. 5499
To round off a number to nearest thousands,
If the number at hundred place is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 we round down
If the number at hundred place is 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 we round up.
5, 001 on rounding off to nearest thousands gives 5000
(since at hundred place is 0)
5, 559 on rounding off to nearest thousands gives 6000
(since at hundred place is 5)
5, 999 on rounding off to nearest thousands gives 6000
(since at hundred place is 9)
5, 499 on rounding off to nearest thousands gives 5000
(since at hundred place is 4)
Thus the number which rounds off to 5000 and is the largest is 1 less than 5000
= 5000-1
= 5499
Keeping the place of 6 in the number 6350947 same, the smallest number obtained by rearranging other digits is
A. 6975430
B. 6043579
C. 6034579
D. 6034759
The number is 63, 50, and 947 in Indian number system.
The place of 6 is same i.e. ten lakhs.
Digits other than 6 are 3, 5, 0, 9, 4, and 7
To obtain the smallest number, arranging them in ascending order, i.e. 0, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9
The required number is 6034579
Which of the following numbers in Roman numerals is incorrect?
A. LXXX
B. LXX
C. LX
D. LLX
A. LXXX is correct and represents 50+30 = 80
B. LXX is correct and represents 50+20 = 70
C. LX is correct and represents 50+10 = 60
D. LLX does not represent anything, because LL is not a valid roman numeral (C is used for 100 instead of LL)
Hence, D is incorrect.
The largest 5-digit number having three different digits is
A. 98978
B. 99897
C. 99987
D. 98799
To obtain the largest 5 digit number, digits must be used from 9 in the descending order.
As we have to use 3 different digits, they are 9, 8 and 7
Also since we need the largest digit, only the ones and tens place be filled by 8 and 7.
Rest by 9 which is the largest digit.
Hence, the answer is 99987
The smallest 4-digit number having three different digits is
A. 1102
B. 1012
C. 1020
D. 1002
To obtain the smallest 4-digit number, we need to use digits in the ascending order.
The smallest 3-different digits are 0, 1and 2
As, 0 can’t come at thousand place,
The answer will be 1, 002
Number of whole numbers between 38 and 68 is
A. 31
B. 30
C. 29
D. 28
Whole numbers start from 0 and increase by 1 each
They are 0, 1, 2, 3…
Number of whole numbers between 38 and 68 are-
39, 40, 41, …, 66, 67
i.e. no. of whole numbers = 67-39+1
= 29
*Important Note:
we find the number of numbers between two numbers 'a' and 'b'
(including b and a), by the formula (b - a + 1)
The product of successor and predecessor of 999 is
A. 999000
B. 998000
C. 989000
D. 1998
Successor (number after) of 999 = 999+1 = 1000
Predecessor (number before) of 999 = 999-1 = 998
Product of successor and predecessor of 999 = 1000× 998
= 998000
The product of a non-zero whole number and its successor is always
A. an even number
B. an odd number
C. a prime number
D. divisible by 3
Let the non-zero whole number = a
The successor (number after) = a + 1
Case 1:
If a is even,
Successor = a + 1 is odd
The product of an even and odd number is always even.
(For example: 2 × 3 = 6)
Hence, the answer is an even number.
Case 2:
If a is odd,
Successor = a+1 is even
The product of a even and odd number is always even.
(For example: 5 × 6 = 30)
Hence, the answer is an even number.
A whole number is added to 25 and the same number is subtracted from 25. The sum of the resulting numbers is
A. 0
B. 25
C. 50
D. 75
Let the whole number = a
First number = 25 + a
Second number = 25 - a
Sum of resulting numbers = 25 + a + (25 - a)
= 25 + a + 25 - a
= 25 + 25 + a - a
= 50 + 0
= 50
Which of the following is not true?
A. (7 + 8) + 9 = 7 + (8 + 9)
B. (7 × 8) × 9 = 7 × (8 × 9)
C. 7 + 8 × 9 = (7 + 8) × (7 + 9)
D. 7 × (8 + 9) = (7 × 8) + (7 × 9)
LHS = left hand side
RHS = Right hand side
A. (7 + 8) + 9 = 7 + (8 + 9)
Is true due to associative property of addition.
B. (7 × 8) × 9 = 7 × (8 × 9)
Is true due to associative property of multiplication.
C. LHS = 7 + 8 × 9
= 7 + 72
= 79
RHS = (7+8) × (7+9)
= 15× 16 = 240
As LHS ≠ RHS,
It is incorrect.
D. 7 × (8 + 9) = (7 × 8) + (7 × 9)
It is true due to distributive property of addition over multiplication.
By using dot (.) patterns, which of the following numbers can be arranged in all the three ways namely a line, a triangle and a rectangle?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
A triangle can’t be made by 3 dots, 11 dots or 12 dots and a rectangle can’t be made by 11 dots, hence option A, C and D are incorrect.
A line, a triangle and a rectangle can be drawn by 10 dots as shown,
TRIANGLE:
LINE:
RECTANGLE:
Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Both addition and multiplication are associative for whole numbers.
B. Zero is the identity for multiplication of whole numbers.
C. Addition and multiplication both are commutative for whole numbers.
D. Multiplication is distributive over addition for whole numbers.
A. It is true since addition and multiplication are associative for whole numbers.
B. If zero is multiplied by a whole number, the answer is 0. Hence, it is not the identity since on multiplying the answer is not the original number. Hence, it is not true.
C. It’s true since Addition and multiplication both are commutative for whole numbers.
D. It’s true since Multiplication is distributive over addition for whole numbers.
Which of the following statements is not true?
A. 0 + 0 = 0
B. 0 – 0 = 0
C. 0 × 0 = 0
D. 0 ÷ 0 = 0
LHS = left hand side
RHS = Right hand side
A. LHS = 0+0 = 0
RHS = 0
∴ LHS = RHS
B. LHS = 0-0 = 0
RHS = 0
∴ LHS = RHS
C. LHS = 0× 0 = 0
RHS = 0
∴ LHS = RHS
D. LHS = 0÷ 0 is not defined, since denominator is 0
∴ it is not defined.
The predecessor of 1 lakh is
A. 99000
B. 99999
C. 999999
D. 100001
Predecessor is the number before the original number
Predecessor of 1 lakh = 1, 00, 000-1
= 99, 999
The successor of 1 million is
A. 2 millions
B. 1000001
C. 100001
D. 10001
Successor is the number after the original number
Successor of 1 million = 1, 000, 000+1
= 1, 000, 001
Number of even numbers between 58 and 80 is
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Even numbers between 58 and 80 are-
60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78
Hence, the count of numbers is 10
Sum of the number of primes between 16 to 80 and 90 to 100 is
A. 20
B. 18
C. 17
D. 16
Prime numbers are those numbers, which don't have factors other than 0 and itself.
Prime numbers are 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61 67, 73, 79 between 16-80
The count of above list is 15
Prime numbers between 90 to 100 are 97
The count is 1
Sum of counts = 15+1 = 16
Which of the following statements is not true?
A. The HCF of two distinct prime numbers is 1
B. The HCF of two co prime numbers is 1
C. The HCF of two consecutive even numbers is 2
D. The HCF of an even and an odd number is even.
A. It is true because their does not exist any number other than 1 which is a factor of both the prime numbers. Hence, 1 is also the HCF.
B. It is true as Numbers which do not have any common factor other than 1 are co-prime. Hence, for them 1 is also the HCF
C. It’s true since for two consecutive even numbers, only 2 is the HCF.
D. It’s false because an odd number can never have 2 as its factor and hence the HCF can never be even.
The number of distinct prime factors of the largest 4-digit number is
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 11
Largest 4-digit number is 9999
9999 = 32× 11× 101
So distinct prime factors are 3, 11 and 101
Hence, answer = 3
The number of distinct prime factors of the smallest 5-digit number is
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Smallest 5-digit number is 10000
10000 = 24× 54
Hence, it has only 2 prime factors.
If the number 7254*98 is divisible by 22, the digit at * is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 6
D. 0
Take the alternating sum of the digits in the number, read from left to right. If that is divisible by 11, so is the original number.
7 – 2 + 5 – 4 + * - 9 + 8 = (5 + *)
For 7254 * 98 to be divisible by 11,
(5 + *) must also be divisible by 11
Hence, 5 + * = 11
∴ * = 11 - 5
= 6
The largest number which always divides the sum of any pair of consecutive odd numbers is
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Sum of two consecutive numbers is always divisible by 4, for example
1 + 3 = 4
3 + 5 = 8
5 + 7 = 12
All are divisible by 4.
But 1 + 3 = 4 is neither divisible by 6 nor by 8, therefore 4 is the largest number which always divides the sum of any pair of consecutive odd numbers.
**Additional proof (Not for exam purpose)
Any two consecutive odd numbers will be in the form, 2n – 1 and 2n + 1, for n = 1, 2, 3, …and so on
Hence, their addition
2n – 1 + 2n + 1 = 4n is divisible by 4.
A number is divisible by 5 and 6. It may not be divisible by
A. 10
B. 15
C. 30
D. 60
A number is divisible by 5 and 6.
Let number be a = 5× 6× b (where b is any random number)
A. a = 5× 6× b
= 5× 2× 3× b
= 10× 5× b
Hence, it is divisible by 10.
B. a = 5× 6× b
= 5× 2× 3× b
= 2×15× b
Hence, it is divisible by 15.
C. a = 5× 6× b
= 30× b
Hence, it is divisible by 30.
D. a = 5× 6× b
= 30× b
It can’t be written as 60× b and hence it may not divisible by 60.
The sum of the prime factors of 1729 is
A. 13
B. 19
C. 32
D. 39
1729 = 7× 13× 19
Prime factors of 1729 are 7, 13 and 19
Hence, sum of prime factors = 07+13+19
= 39
The greatest number which always divides the product of the predecessor and successor of an odd natural number other than 1 is
A. 6
B. 4
C. 16
D. 8
Let a be a odd natural number
Predecessor (number before) = a - 1 = 2× b (a even number)
Successor (number after) = a+1 = 2× c (a even number)
Since,
The product of the predecessor and successor of an odd natural n
= (2× b) × (2× c)
= 4× b× c
Hence, the largest dividing number is 4
The number of common prime factors of 75, 60, and 105 is
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Prime factors of 75 = 3, 5
Prime factors of 60 = 2, 3, 5
Prime factors of 105 = 3, 5, 7
Hence, common prime factors are 3 and 5
I.e. count = 2
Which of the following pairs is not coprime?
A. 8, 10
B. 11, 12
C. 1, 3
D. 31, 33
A. Both 8 and 10 are even. Hence, 2 is also a common factor (other than 1) hence, not coprime.
B. 11, 12 only have 1 as a common factor. Hence they are coprime.
C. 1, 3 only have 1 as a common factor. Hence they are coprime.
D. 31, 33 only have 1 as a common factor. Hence they are cop rime.
Which of the following numbers is divisible by 11?
A. 1011011
B. 1111111
C. 22222222
D. 3333333
Take the alternating sum of the digits in the number, read from left to right. If that is divisible by 11, so is the original number.
A. 1011011
Sum = 1 – 0 + 1 – 1 + 1 – 1 + 1 = 2
Since, 2 is not divisible by 11, 1011011 is not divisible by 11.
B. 1111111
Sum = 1 – 1 + 1 – 1 + 1 – 1 + 1 = 1
Since, 2 is not divisible by 11, 1011011 is not divisible by 11.
C. 22222222
Sum = 2 – 2 + 2 - 2 + 2 – 2 + 2 - 2 = 0
Since, 0 is divisible by 11, 22222222 is divisible by 11.
D. 3333333
Sum = 3 – 3 + 3 – 3 + 3 – 3 + 3 = 3
Since, 3 is not divisible by 11, 3333333 is not divisible by 11.
LCM of 10, 15 and 20 is
A. 30
B. 60
C. 90
D. 180
LCM of 10, 15 and 20:-
10 = 2× 5
15 = 3× 5
20 = 2× 2× 5
2: 2 occurrences
3: 1 occurrence
5:1 occurrence
LCM = 2× 2× 3× 5 = 60
LCM of two numbers is 180. Then which of the following is not the HCF of the numbers?
A. 45
B. 60
C. 75
D. 90
LCM is the multiple of a number while HCF is the highest factor
Hence, HCF must completely divide the LCM.
A. Since it completely divides (with integer quotient), it may be HCF.
B. Since it completely divides (with integer quotient), it may be HCF.
C. Since the answer is not an integer quotient, it can’t be the HCF.
D. Since it completely divides (with integer quotient), it may be HCF.
In Roman numeration, a symbol is not repeated more than three times.
True.
It is a general rule for writing Roman numbers.
∴ It is true.
In Roman numeration, if a symbol is repeated, its value is multiplied as many times as it occurs.
False.
In Roman numeration, if a symbol is repeated it means its value is added as many times as it occurs.
∴ It is false
5555 = 5 × 10
00 + 5 × 100 + 5 × 10 + 5 × 1
True.
Since, 5 × 1000 + 5 × 100 + 5 × 10 + 5 × 1 = 5555.
∴ It is true.
39746 = 3 × 10000 + 9 × 1000 + 7 × 100 + 4 × 10 + 6
True
Since, 3 × 10000 + 9 × 1000 + 7 × 100 + 4 × 10 + 6 = 39746.
∴ It is true.
82546 = 8 × 1000 + 2 × 1000 + 5 × 100 + 4 × 10 + 6
False
Since, 8 × 1000 + 2 × 1000 + 5 × 100 + 4 × 10 + 6
= 8000 + 2000 + 500 + 40 + 6 = 10546
⇒ 10546 ≠ 82546
∴ It is false
532235 = 5 × 100000 + 3 × 10000 + 2 × 1000 + 2 × 100 + 3 × 10 + 5
True.
Since, 5 × 100000 + 3 × 10000 + 2 × 1000 + 2 × 100 + 3 × 10 + 5 = 532235
∴ It is true.
XXIX = 31
False.
XXIX is read as 29, i.e. XXIX = 10 + 10 + 9 = 29
⇒ 29 ≠ 31
31 is written as XXXI
∴ It is false.
LXXIV = 74
True.
LXXIV is read as 74, i.e. LXXIV = 50 + 10 + 10 + 4 = 74
∴ It is true.
The number LIV is greater than LVI.
False.
Number LIV is read as 54, i.e. LIV = 50 + 4 = 54 and
Number LVI is read as 56, i.e. LVI = 50 + 6 = 56
⇒ 56 > 54 ⇒ LVI > LIV
LIV is smaller than LVI
∴ It is false.
The numbers 4578, 4587, 5478, 5487 are in descending order.
False
Since, 5487 > 5478 > 4587 > 4578
On arranging the number in descending order, we get :
5487, 5478, 4587, 4578
The number 85764 rounded off to nearest hundreds is written as 85700.
False.
The number 85764 is nearest to 85800 than 85700
∴ on rounding off 85764 to nearest hundred we get 85800.
85800 ≠ 85700
Estimated sum of 7826 and 12469 rounded off to hundreds is 20, 000.
False.
Rounding off 7826 to nearest hundred = 7800
Rounding off 12469 to nearest hundred = 12500
Sum = 7800 + 12500 = 20300
20300 ≠ 20, 000
The largest six digit telephone number that can be formed by using digits 5, 3, 4, 7, 0, 8 only once is 875403.
False.
Arranging the numbers in descending order, we get :
8 > 7 > 5 > 4 > 3 > 0.
Thus the largest six digit number that can be formed using these digits is 875430.
875430 ≠ 875403
The number 81652318 will be read as eighty one crore six lakh fifty two thousand three hundred eighteen.
False.
81652318 is read as eight crore sixteen lakh fifty two thousand three hundred eighteen.
The largest 4-digit number formed by the digits 6, 7, 0, 9 using each digit only once is 9760.
True.
Arranging the numbers in descending order, we get :
9 > 7 > 6 > 0.
Thus the largest four digit number that can be formed using these digits is 9760.
Among kilo, milli and centi, the smallest is centi.
False.
From the metric conversion table :
1 kilo = 10000 centi and 1 kilo = 1000000 milli
Also, 1 centi = 10 milli
∴ kilo > centi > milli
∴ Milli is the smallest.
Successor of a one digit number is always a one digit number.
False.
If we consider a 1-digit number 9, then its successor will be
9 + 1 = 10, which is a 2-digit number.
∴ It is false.
Successor of a 3-digit number is always a 3-digit number.
False.
If we consider a 3-digit number 999, then its successor will be
999 + 1 = 1000, which is a 4-digit number.
∴ It is false.
Predecessor of a two digit number is always a two digit number.
False.
If we consider a 2-digit number 10, then its predecessor will be
10 - 1 = 9, which is a 1-digit number.
∴ It is false.
Every whole number has its successor.
True
Whole number = 0, 1, 2, 3……
∴ every whole number has its successor as + 1 can be added to each number.
Every whole number has its predecessor.
False
Whole number = 0, 1, 2, 3……
If we consider whole number 0, we get 0 – 1 = -1 which is an integer but not a whole number.
∴ It is false.
Between any two natural numbers, there is one natural number.
False.
If we take any two natural numbers say (x, y), Then their will be
x –y -1 (x > y) natural number.
eg. For natural number 2 and 6 there are 3, 4, 5 natural numbers in between.
∴ It is false
The smallest 4-digit number is the successor of the largest 3-digit number.
True.
Smallest 4-digit number = 1000
Largest 3- digit number = 999
∴ Successor of 999 is 999 + 1 = 1000.
Thus, it is true
Of the given two natural numbers, the one having more digits is greater.
True.
It is always true as it is a general rule.
Natural numbers are closed under addition.
True.
It is general property of natural number.
Sum of any two natural numbers is always a natural number.
∴ Natural numbers are closed under addition.
Natural numbers are not closed under multiplication.
False.
Multiplication of any two natural number is always a natural number.
∴ Natural numbers are closed under multiplication.
Natural numbers are closed under subtraction.
False.
Subtraction of two natural numbers can give three results
Positive integer, Negative integer and 0.
In case of negative integer and 0, they are not natural numbers.
∴ Natural numbers are not closed under subtraction.
Addition is commutative for natural numbers.
True.
It is general property of natural number .
If a and b are natural numbers then they follow the commutative property i.e. a + b = b + a.
∴ Addition is commutative for natural numbers.
1 is the identity for addition of whole numbers.
False.
If we add 1 to any whole number we will not get the same whole number. If x is the whole number, then x + 1 ≠ x.
∴ 1 is not the identity for addition of whole numbers.
1 is the identity for multiplication of whole numbers.
True.
If we multiply 1 to any whole number we will get the same whole number. If x is the whole number, then n × 1 = n
∴ 1 is the identity for multiplication of whole numbers.
There is a whole number which when added to a whole number, gives the number itself.
True.
We know that 0 is the identity for addition of whole numbers i.e.
If we add 0 to any whole number we will get the same whole number. If x is the whole number, then x + 0 = x.
There is a natural number which when added to a natural number, gives the number itself.
False.
∴ 0 is the identity for addition of numbers i.e.
If n is a natural number, then n + 0 = n.
But 0 is not a natural number.
∴ It is false.
If a whole number is divided by another whole number, which is greater than the first one, the quotient is not equal to zero.
True
It is always true.
Any non-zero whole number divided by itself gives the quotient 1.
True
It is always true as any non-zero number when divided by itself gives quotient 1.
The product of two whole numbers need not be a whole number.
False
We know that, whole numbers are closed under multiplication i.e. Product of two whole numbers always gives a whole number.
A whole number divided by another whole number greater than 1 never gives the quotient equal to the former.
True.
∴ It is general rule so it is true.
Every multiple of a number is greater than or equal to the number.
True
It is always true as it is a standard property.
The number of multiples of a given number is finite.
False
As we know that numbers are infinite, they have infinite number of multiplies.
Every number is a multiple of itself.
True
When any number is multiplied by 1 we get the same number.
Hence, every number is a multiple of itself.
Sum of two consecutive odd numbers is always divisible by 4.
True
It is a general property,
e.g. Let two consecutive odd numbers be 1 and 3
⇒ Sum = 1 + 3 = 4, which is divisible by 4.
∴ Sum of two consecutive odd numbers is always divisible by 4.
If a number divides three numbers exactly, it must divide their sum exactly.
True
It is a general property so it is always true.
e.g. Say 3 divides 6, 9 and 12 exactly
Then, Sum = 6 + 9 + 12 = 27, which is exactly divisible by 3.
If a number exactly divides the sum of three numbers, it must exactly divide the numbers separately.
False
It is not true.
We know that, If a number divides three numbers exactly, it must divide their sum exactly but its vice versa is not necessarily to be true.
If a number is divisible both by 2 and 3, then it is divisible by 12.
False.
Consider a number 6 it is divisible by 2 and 3, But it is not divisible by 12.
∴ It is false.
A number with three or more digits is divisible by 6, if the number formed by its last two digits (i.e., ones and tens) is divisible by 6.
False
It is not necessarily to be true.
Consider 3-digit number 166 in this 66 formed by ones and tens digit is divisible by 6 but the number 166 is not divisible by 6.
A number with 4 or more digits is divisible by 8, if the number formed by the last three digits is divisible by 8.
True.
It is true as any number is divisible by 8 if its last 3-digit is divisible by 8.
If the sum of the digits of a number is divisible by 3, then the number itself is divisible by 9.
False.
According to divisibility test of 9, A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of all the digits of that number is divisible by 9.
∴ It is False.
All numbers which are divisible by 4 may not be divisible by 8.
True
It is true.
e.g. consider a number 12 it is divisible by 4 but not by 8.
The Highest Common Factor of two or more numbers is greater than their Lowest Common Multiple.
False.
It is false as the Highest Common Factor of two or more numbers is lower than their Lowest Common Multiple.
LCM of two or more numbers is divisible by their HCF.
True
It is always true.
e.g. consider two number 4 and 6. Its LCM is 12 and HCF is 2
12 is divisible by 2.
LCM of two numbers is 28 and their HCF is 8.
False
It is not possible as LCM is not exactly divisible by HCF.
LCM of two or more numbers may be one of the numbers.
True.
If the two numbers are such that one is the multiple of other, then their LCM will be the greater of two numbers.
HCF of two or more numbers may be one of the numbers.
True.
If the two numbers are such that one is the multiple of other, then their HCF will be smallest of the two numbers.
Every whole number is the successor of another whole number.
False
0 is the only number which is not the successor of any whole number.
Sum of two whole numbers is always less than their product.
False.
In case of 0 and 1. Sum = 1 and Product = 0
⇒ Sum is greater than product
Also, In case of 2 and 2. Sum is equal to product.
∴ It is not necessary that sum of two whole numbers is always less than their product.
If the sum of two distinct whole numbers is odd, then their difference also must be odd.
True
It is general property so it is always true.
e.g. consider two number 2 (even) and 9 (odd).
Sum = 2 + 9 = 11 (odd) and Difference = 9 – 2 = 7 (odd)
Any two consecutive numbers are co-prime.
True
It is always true as one is odd and is even. Thus they always have HCF as 1.
If the HCF of two numbers is one of the numbers, then their LCM is the other number.
True
We know that, HCF × LCM = First number × Second number
If HCF = First number
⇒ HCF × LCM = HCF × Second number
⇒ LCM = Second number
The HCF of two numbers is smaller than the smaller of the numbers.
False
We know that, HCF of two numbers is either greater than or equal to smaller of the two number.
∴ It is false.
The LCM of two numbers is greater than the larger of the numbers.
False
It is not always necessary that LCM of two numbers is greater than the larger of the number, sometimes LCM is equal to larger of the number (if one number is multiple of the other number).
The LCM of two coprime numbers is equal to the product of the number.
True.
It is always true.
e.g. consider two co-prime numbers 7 and 13.
LCM = 91 and their product is 7 × 13 = 91.
A. 10 million = _____ crore.
B. 10 lakh = _____ million.
A. We know that 1 crore = 1, 00, 00, 000 million
= 10, 000, 000
= 10 1, 000, 000
= 10 million
Therefore, 1crore = 10 million
So, 10 million = 1 crore
B. We know that 10 lakh = 10, 00, 000
= 1, 000, 000
= 1 million
Therefore, 10 lakhs = 1 million
A. 1 metre = _____ millimetres.
B. 1 centimetre = _____ millimetres.
C. 1 kilometre = _____ millimetres.
A. We know that 1 metre = 100 centimetres.
Also 1 centimetre = 10 milimetres.
So, 1 metre = 100 1 centimetre
⇒ 1 metre = 100 10 milimetres
⇒ 1 metre = 1000 milimetres.
B. We know that 1 centimetre = 10 milimetres.
C. We know that 1 kilometre = 1000 metres.
1 metre = 100 centimetre.
1 centimetre = 10 milimetre.
1 kilometre = 1000 1 metre
1 kilometre = 1000 100 1 centimetres
1 kilometre = 1000 100 10 milimetres
1 kilometre = 1000000 milimetres.
A. 1 gram = _____ milligrams.
B. 1 litre = _____ millilitres.
C. 1 kilogram = _____ miligrams.
A. We know that 1 gram = 1000 miligrams.
B. We know that 1 litre = 1000 mililitres.
C. We know that 1 kilogram = 1000 grams.
1 gram = 1000 miligrams.
1 kilogram = 1000 1 g
1 kilogram= 1000 1000 miligrams.
1 kilogram = 1000000 miligrams.
100 thousands = _____ lakh.
We know that 100 thousands = 100, 000
= 1, 00, 000
= 1 lakh
Height of a person is 1m 65cm. His height in millimetres is_______.
Height of a person is 1m 65cm.
As we know that 1 m = 100 cm……..eq(1)
1 cm = 10 mm…….eq(2)
So, height of the person is = 1m 65 cm
= 1m + 65cm
= 100cm + 65cm(from eq(1))
= 165cm
= 165 10 mm ( from eq(2))
= 1650 mm
Therefore, Height of the person in millimetre is 1650mm.
Length of river ‘Narmada’ is about 1290km. Its length in metres is_______.
We know that 1km = 1000m
Length of river ‘Narmada’ is about 1290km.
Length of river ‘Narmada’ in metres = 1290 1000 m
= 1290000m
The distance between Sringar and Leh is 422km. The same distance in metres is_____.
The distance between Srinagar and Leh is 422km.
We know that 1km = 1000m
Therefore, the distance between Srinagar and Leh is 4221000m
the distance between Srinagar and Leh is 422000m
Writing of numbers from the greatest to the smallest is called an arrangement in _____ order.
Descending order means arrangement of writing of numbers from the greatest to the smallest.
By reversing the order of digits of the greatest number made by five different non - zero digits, the new number is the _____ number of five digits.
Snallest
By adding 1 to the greatest_____ digit number, we get ten lakh.
We know that, Ten lakhs = 1000000
Subtracting 1 from 1000000 = 1000000 – 1= 999999
Now if we add 1 to 999999 we get 10 lakhs.
So, by adding 1 to the greatest 5 digit number, we get ten lakhs.
The number five crore twenty three lakh seventy eight thousand four hundred one can be written, using commas, in the Indian System of Numeration as _____.
It can be written as 5, 23, 78, 401.
In Roman Numeration, the symbol X can be subtracted from_____, M and C only.
In Roman Numerals, X = 10
M = 1000
C = 100
L = 50
So, the symbol X can be subtracted from L, M and C as they are greater than X.
The number 66 in Roman numerals is_____.
In roman numerals 66 can be written as LXVI.
(L= 50, X = 10, V= 5, I = 1)
66 = 60 + 6
= 50 + 10 + 5 + 1
= LXVI
The population of Pune was 2, 538, 473 in 2001. Rounded off to nearest thousands, the population was __________.
The population of Pune rounded off to thousands in 2001 is 2538000.
The digit in the hundreds place is 4, which is less than 5. So, we replace each of the hundreds, tens and ones digits by 0 and keep the other digits as it is.
So, the number 2538473 rounded to nearest thousands is 2538000.
The smallest whole number is_____.
Whole numbers start from 0 .
So, the smallest whole number is 0.
Successor of 106159 is _____.
We know that Successor of any no. is 1 greater than the number. Therefore, Successor of 106159 is 106159 + 1 = 106160.
Predecessor of 100000 is_____.
We know that Predecessor of any no. is 1 less than the number. Therefore, Predecessor of 100000 is 99999.
400 is the predecessor of _____.
We know that Predecessor of any no. is 1 less than the number. Therefore, if 400 is the predecessor then the number will be 1 greater than the predecessor. So, the number is 401.
_____ is the successor of the largest 3 digit number.
We know that Successor of any no. is 1 greater than the number.
The largest 3 digit number is 999.
Therefore, its successor is 999 + 1 = 1000.
If 0 is subtracted from a whole number, then the result is the _____ itself .
If 0 is subtracted from a whole number, then the result is the number itself.
Example: let a whole number 5 .
5 – 0 = 5. Therefore, after subtracting we get the number itself.
The smallest 6 digit natural number ending in 5 is _____.
We know that the smallest 6 digit natural number is 100000.
Now, the smallest 6 digit natural number ending in 5 is
100005.
Whole numbers are closed under _____ and under_____.
If a and b are two whole numbers,
Addition of a and b is a + b which is again a whole number, therefore whole numbers are closed under addition.
Multiplication of a and b is (a b) which is again a whole number, therefore whole numbers are closed under multiplication.
Natural numbers are closed under _____ and under_____.
Natural numbers are closed under addition and under multiplication.
Addition of a and b is a + b which is again a natural number, therefore natural numbers are closed under addition.
Multiplication of a and b is (a b) which is again a natural number, therefore natural numbers are closed under multiplication.
Division of a whole number by _____ is not defined.
Division of a whole number by 0 is not defined.
Multiplication is distributive over _____ for whole numbers.
Multiplication is distributive over addition for whole numbers.
If a, b and c are whole numbers,
Then, a × (b + c)= (a × b) + (a × c)
2395 × _____ = 6195 × 2395
We know that if a and b are two whole numbers then by commutative property,
a × b= b × a
So, 2395 × 6195 = 6195 × 2395
1001 × 2002 = 1001 × (1001 + _____ )
By expanding 2002 we can write as 2002 = 1001 + 1001
So, 1001 × 2002 = 1001 × ( 1001 + 1001)
10001 × 0 = _____
We know that any number multiplied by 0 gives the result as 0.
So, 10001 × 0 = 0
2916 × _____ = 0
We know that any number multiplied by 0 gives the result as 0.
So, 2916 × 0 = 0
9128 × _____ = 9128
We know that if we multiply any number by 1 we get the same number as result.
Therefore, 9128 × 1 = 9128
125 + (68 + 17) = (125 + _____ ) + 17
By associative property we know that,
a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c.
So, 125 + (68 + 17)= (125 + 68) + 17
8925 × 1 = _____
We know that if we multiply any number by 1 we get the same number as result.
Therefore, 8925 × 1 = 8925.
19 × 12 + 19 = 19 × (12 + _____)
By distributive property, we know that if a, b and c are whole numbers,
Then, a × (b + c)= (a × b) + (a × c)
19 × 12 + 19 = 19 × 12 + 19 × 1
19 × 12 + 19 = 19 × (12 + 1)
24 × 35 = 24 × 18 + 24 × _____
By expanding 35 as 18 + 17
24 × 35 = 24 × (18 + 17)
24 × 35 = 24 × 18 + 24 × 17
32 × (27 × 19) = (32 × _____ ) × 19
By multiplicative property, if a, b and c are whole numbers,
Then, a × (b × c)= (a × b) × c
32 × (27 × 19) = (32 × 27) × 19
786 × 3 + 786 × 7 = _____
786 × 3 + 786 × 7 = 786 × (3 + 7)
= 786 × 10
= 7860
24 × 25 = 24 × = 600
24 × 25 = 24 × = 600
A number is a _____ of each of its factor.
A number is a multiple of each of its factor.
_____ is a factor of every number.
1 is a factor of every number.
The number of factors of a prime number is_____.
The number of factors of a prime number is 2.
Each prime number has only two factors : 1 and the number itself.
A number for which the sum of all its factors is equal to twice the number is called a _____ number.
Perfect number.
Example : 6
Factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3 and 6.
Sum = 1 + 2 + 3 + 6 = 12 = 2 x 6 = twice the number.
The numbers having more than two factors are called _____ numbers.
Composite numbers are those numbers which have more than two factors.
Examples : 4, 6, 9, 36, 24, and so on….
4 has factors 1, 2 and 4.
6 has factors 1, 2, 3 and 6.
Similarly, 9, 36, 24, 65, etc are composite numbers
2 is the only _____ number which is even.
2 is the only prime number which is even.
Prime numbers are those numbers which have only two factors 1 and the number itself.
Two numbers having only 1 as a common factor are called numbers.
Co - prime numbers are those numbers having HCF 1.
Examples: (1, 5), (5, 7), (11, 13) etc.
Number of primes between 1 to 100 is _____.
25
Prime numbers are those numbers which have only two factors 1 and the number itself.
Prime numbers between 1 and 100 are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89 and 97.
If a number has _____ in ones place, then it is divisible by 10.
From divisibility of 10 we know that if a number has 0 in ones place then it will be divisible by 10.
A number is divisible by 5, if it has _____ or _____ in its ones place.
From divisibility of 5 we know that a number is divisible by 5, if it has 0 or 5 in its ones places.
A number is divisible by _____ if it has any of the digits 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 in its ones place.
According to divisibility test for 2, if the last digit of any number is 0 or 2 or 4 or 6 then the number is divisible by 2.
If the sum of the digits in a number is a _____ of 3, then the number is divisible by 3.
multiple.
According to divisibility test for 3, if the sum of the digits in a number is a multiple of 3 then it is divisible by 3.
If the difference between the sum of digits at odd places (from the right) the sum of digits at even places (from the right) of a number is either 0 or divisible by _____, then the number is divisible by 11.
According to divisibility test for 11, if the difference between the sum of digits at odd places (from the right) the sum of digits at even places (from the right) of a number is either 0 or divisible by 11, then the number is divisible by 11.
The LCM of two or more given numbers is the lowest of their common_____.
Multiple
LCM means the lowest common multiple of any two or more numbers.
The HCF of two or more given numbers is the highest of their common_____.
Factor
HCF means Highest Common factor of any two or more numbers.
Given below are two columns – Column I and Column II. Match each item of Column I with the corresponding item of Column II.
(I) – (D), (II) – (F), (III) – (B), (IV) – (E), (V) – (C)
(I) Since, the difference between two consecutive whole numbers is always 1.
(II) Since, the product of two non - zero consecutive whole numbers is always even.
(III) As if zero is divided by any whole number, the quotient is always zero.
(IV) 2 added three times, to the smallest whole number i.e., (2x3) + 0 = 6
(V) As the smallest odd prime number is 3.
Arrange the following numbers in descending order:
8435, 4835, 13584, 5348, 25843
(look for the greater digit from left)
2 5 8 4 3 >1 3 5 8 4 >0 8 4 3 5 >0 5 3 4 8 >0 4 8 3 5
for example: 5th digit(leftmost) of 25843 is more than anyone’s; so it’s the greatest number
(compare the digits from left side, more the digit, more the no.)]
Of the following numbers which is the greatest? Which is the smallest ? 38051425, 30040700, 67205602
(look for the greater digit from right)
38, 051, 425
30, 040, 700(smallest)
67, 205, 602(greatest)
The greatest: 67205602
The smallest: 30040700
Write in expanded form:
A. 74836
B. 574021
C. 8907010
A. 74836
= 7 × 104 + 4 × 103 + 8 × 102 + 3 × 10 + 6
B. 574021
= 5 × 105 + 7 × 104 + 4 × 103 + 0 × 102 + 2 × 10 + 1
C. 8907010
= 8 × 106 + 9 × 105 + 0 × 104 + 7 × 103 + 0 × 102 + 1 × 10 + 0
[Use the fact that, Any number, say, ”anan - 1an - 2….a1a0 can be expanded as :
= an × 10n + an - 1 × 10n - 1 + an - 2 × 10n - 2 + an - 3 × 10n - 3 + … + a1 × 101 + a0 (note, n is the no. of digits of the number),
[this tells you why to look for greater digits from left side, while comparing two numbers. Ask yourself, how! ]
As per the census of 200o, the population of four states are given below. Arrange the states in ascending and descending order of their population.
A. Maharashtra 96878627
B. Andhra Pradesh 76210007
C. Bihar 82998509
D. Uttar Pradesh 166197921
(i)ascending: Andhra Pradesh(76210007)<Bihar(82998509)<Maharashtra(96878627)<Uttar Pradesh(166197921)
(ii)descending: Uttar Pradesh(166197921)>Maharashtra(96878627)>Bihar(82998509)>Andhra Pradesh(76210007)
[Use the process mentioned in Q.152 and Q.153 ;to compare]
The diameter of Jupiter is 142800000 metres. Insert commas suitably and write the diameter according to International System of Numeration.
142, 800, 000 → One hundred forty two million eight hundred thousand .
India’s population has been steadily increasing from 439 millions in 1961 to 1028 millions in 2001. Find the total increase in population from 1961 to 2001. Write the increase in population in Indian System of Numeration, using commas suitably.
Population in 1961 = 439 millions
= 439,000,000
Population in 2001 = 1028 millions
= 1028,000,000
Increase in population = 1028,000,000 – 439,000,000
= 589,000,000
In Indian Numeration,
5,890,000,00
Radius of the Earth is 6400km and that of Mars is 4300000m. Whose radius is bigger and by how much?
Earth’s radius (6400Km, i.e., 6, 400, 000m) is greater than that of earth, by 6, 400, 000 - 4, 300, 000
= 2, 100, 000m
= 2100Km.
(Using the fact that, 1Km = 1000m).
In 2001, the populations of Tripura and Meghalaya were 3, 199, 203 and 2, 318, 822, respectively. Write the populations of these two states in words.
Tripura: Three million one hundred ninety nine thousand two hundred three.
Meghalaya: Two million three hundred eighteen thousand eight hundred twenty two.
In a city, polio drops were given to 2, 12, 583 children on Sunday in March 2008 and to 2, 16, 813 children in the next month. Find the difference of the number of children getting polio drops in the two months.
The difference is (2, 16, 813 - 2, 12, 583)
= 4, 230
A person had Rs 1000000 with him. He purchased a colour T.V. for Rs. 6580, a motor cycle for Rs 45890 and a flat for Rs 870000. How much money was left with him?
The money person had = 1000000
The money he spent = Money for color TV + money for motor cycle + Money for flat
= 6580 + 45890 + 870000
= 922470
The money he left = Money he had – Money he spend
= 1000000 – 922470
He left with 77530 rupees,
Out of 180000 tablets of Vitamin A, 18734 are distributed among the students in a district. Find the number of the remaining vitamin tablets?
Remaining vitamin tablet tablets
= 180, 000 - 18, 734
= 161, 266
Chinmay had 610000. He gave Rs 87500 to Jyoti, Rs.126380 to Javed and Rs 350000 to John. How much money was left with him?
Money he is left with
= Rs. [610, 000 - (126, 380 + 350, 000)]
= Rs. [610, 000 - 476, 380]
= Rs.133, 620.
Find the difference between the largest number of seven digits and the smallest number of eight digits.
The largest number of seven digits = 9, 999, 999
The smallest number of eight digits = 10, 000, 000
So, the difference is = 1
A mobile number consists of ten digits. The first four digits of the number are 9, 9, 8 and 7. The last three digits are 3, 5 and 5. The remaining digits are distinct and make the mobile number, the greatest possible number. What are these digits?
As the remaining digits lie on the middle. it can start with 0.
total remaining digits are = 10 - (4 + 3)[it’s a 10 - digit number, first four and last three digits are given]
= 3
So, these remaining digits, may start with 0 (not required, as it would not make it max.), are such that, they make the maximum number of 3 digits, so that the actual number is maximum,
= 999
The remaining digits are 9, 9, 9.
A mobile number consists of ten digits. First four digits are 9, 9, 7and 9. Make the smallest mobile number by using only one digit twice 8, 3, 5, 6, 0.
The first four digits are fixed (9, 9, 7, 9).
The remaining six digits should be such that it forms the least number possible of six digits, using only one digit twice.
Let’s use the digits in this way: the smaller digits will be used in left side [As the left side digits contributes more towards the value of the number: Any number, say, ”anan - 1an - 2….a1a0 can be expanded as :
= an × 10n + an - 1 × 10n - 1 + an - 2 × 10n - 2 + an - 3 × 10n - 3 + … + a1 × 101 + a0], and, 0 (the unique repeatable digit in this case) should be used twice as it is the smallest digit∷003568
[note, here the six digit number, unexpectedly starts with 0. Observe properly, this 0 actually lies in the middle of the actual ten digit number, which we are considering. So, no issue here.]
the smallest number is: 9979003568.
In a five digit number, digit at ten’s place is 4, digit at unit’s place is one fourth of ten’s place digit, digit at hundred’s place is 0, digit at thousand’s place is 5 times of the digit at unit’s place and ten thousand’s place digit is double the digit at ten’s place. Write the number.
The ten’s digit = 4
The unit digit
=
The thousand’s place = 5 × 1 = 5
The ten thousand’s digit = 2 × 1 = 2
The digit in hundred’s place = 0
The number = 25041.
Find the sum of the greatest and the least six digit numbers formed by the digits 2, 0, 4, 7, 6, 5 using each digit only once.
Let’s use the digits in this way:
To minimize the number, the smaller digits will be used in left side;
And, to maximize the number, larger digits are used in left side. [As the left side digits contributes more towards the value of the number: Any number, say, ”anan - 1an - 2….a1a0 can be expanded as :
= an × 10n + an - 1 × 10n - 1 + an - 2 × 10n - 2 + an - 3 × 10n - 3 + … + a1 × 101 + a0]
The greatest = 765420;
and the smallest = 204567
[Note, 0 can not be used in starting the number, so second smallest digit, available, 2 is used as starting digit].
Their sum
= 969, 987
A factory has a container filled with 35874 litres of cold drink. In how many bottles of 200 ml capacity each can it be filled?
200 ml can be kept in 1 bottle
1ml can be kept in bottle
35874lit, i . e, 35874 × 1000ml can be kept in
= bottles
= 179, 370 bottles
[1lit = 1000ml]
The population of a town is 450772. In a survey, it was reported that one out of every 14 persons is illiterate. In all how many illiterate persons are there in the town?
14 persons contain 1 illiterates
ó1 person contain illiterate
ó450, 772 persons contain illiterates
Find the LCM of 80, 96, 125, 160.
L.C.M. = 5 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 2 = 12, 000.
Make the greatest and the smallest 5 - digit numbers using different digits in which 5 appears at ten’s place.
Here, the ten’s place is fixed( = 5).
For the rest of the digits; Let’s use the digits in this way:
To minimize the number, the smaller digits will be used in left side;
And, to maximize the number, larger digits are used in left side. [As the left side digits contributes more towards the value of the number: Any number, say, ”anan - 1an - 2….a1a0 can be expanded as :
= an × 10n + an - 1 × 10n - 1 + an - 2 × 10n - 2 + an - 3 × 10n - 3 + … + a1 × 101 + a0]
The greatest number = 99959
The smallest number = 10050
[note, as we can not start a number with 0, we are taking the 2nd smallest digit available (here, 1) to start with while forming the least number.]
How many grams should be added to 2kg 300g to make it 5kg 68g?
Weight to be added to 2kg 300g to make it 5kg 68g =
5kg 68 g - 2kg 300g =
5068g - 2300g = 2768 g.
Hence, 2768 grams should be added to 2kg 300g to make it 5kg 68g.
A box contains 50 packets of biscuits each weighing 120g. How many such boxes can be loaded in a van which cannot carry beyond 900kg?
Weight of 1 packet = 120g
Number of packets in a box = 50
∴ Weight of one box = 120g × 50 = 6000g = 6kg
Capacity of van = 900 kg
Hence, number of boxes can be loaded = 900 ÷ 6 = 150 boxes
How many lakhs make five billions?
1 billion = 1000000000
5 billion = 5000000000
1 lakh = 100000
Hence, number of lakhs in 5 billion = 5000000000÷ 100000 = 50, 000
How many millions make 3 crores?
3 crores = 30000000
1 million = 1000000
Hence, number of millions in 3 crores = 30000000÷ 1000000 = 30
Estimate each of the following by rounding off each number to nearest hundreds:
(a) 874 + 478
(b) 793 + 397
(c) 11244 + 3507
(d) 17677 + 13589
(a) Rounding off 874 to nearest hundred = 900
Rounding of 478 to nearest 100 = 500
900 + 500 = 1400
(b) Rounding off 793 to nearest hundred = 800
Rounding of 397 to nearest hundred = 400
800 + 400 = 1200
(c) Rounding off 11244 to nearest hundred = 11200
Rounding of 3507 to nearest hundred = 3500
11200 + 3500 = 14700
(d) Rounding off 17677 to nearest hundred = 17700
Rounding of 3507 to nearest hundred = 13600
17700 + 13600 = 31300
Estimate each of the following by rounding off each number to nearest tens
(a) 11963 – 9369
(b) 76877 – 7783
(c) 10732 – 4354
(d) 78203 – 16407
(a) Rounding off 11963 to nearest tens = 11960
Rounding of 9369 to nearest tens = 9370
11960 - 9370 = 2590
(b) Rounding off 76877 to nearest tens = 76880
Rounding of 7783 to nearest tens = 7780
76880 - 7780 = 69100
(c) Rounding off 10732 to nearest tens = 10730
Rounding of 4354 to nearest tens = 4350
10730 - 4350 = 6380
(d) Rounding off 78203 to nearest tens = 78200
Rounding of 16470 to nearest tens = 16410
78200 - 16410 = 61790
Estimate each of the following products by rounding off each number to nearest tens:
(a) 87 × 32
(b) 311 × 113
(c) 3239 × 28
(d) 1385 × 789
(a) Rounding off 87to nearest tens = 90
Rounding of 32 to nearest tens = 30
90 × 30 = 2700
(b) Rounding off 311 to nearest tens = 310
Rounding of 113 to nearest tens = 110
310 × 110 = 34100
(c) Rounding off 3239 to nearest tens = 3240
Rounding of 28 to nearest tens = 30
3240 × 30 = 97200
(d) Rounding off 1385 to nearest tens = 1390
Rounding of 789 to nearest tens = 790
1390 × 790 = 1098100
The population of a town was 78787 in the year 1991 and 95833 in the year 2001. Estimate the increase in population by rounding off each population to nearest hundreds.
Population of town in 1991 = 78787
Rounding off to nearest hundred = 78800
Population of town in 2001 = 95833
Rounding off to nearest 100 = 95800
Hence, increase in population by rounding off each population to nearest hundreds = 95800 - 78800 = 17000
Estimate the product 758 × 6784 using the general rule.
According to general rule, Round off each factor to its greatest place, then multiply the rounded off factors.
Rounding off 758 using the general rule, as its greatest place is 100’s, therefore we will round off it to nearest hundreds = 800
Rounding off 6784 using the general rule, as its greatest place is 1000’s, therefore we will round off it to nearest thousands = 7000
800 × 7000 = 560000
A garment factory produced 216315 shirts, 182736 trousers and58704 jackets in a year. What is the total production of all the three items in that year?
In a year,
Number of shirts produced = 216315
Number of trousers = 182736
Number of jackets = 58704
Hence, total number of items produced = 216315 + 182736 + 58704 = 457755
Find the LCM of 160, 170 and 90.
160 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 5
170 = 2 × 5 × 17
90 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 5
We know, LCM is calculated as product of unique divisors of no’s
Here,
Lcm = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 17
= 12240
A vessel has 13litres 200mL of fruit juice. In how many glasses each of capacity 60mL can it be filled?
As, 1 L = 1000 mL
Capacity of the vessel = 13 L 200 mL = 13 × 1000 + 200 = 13200 mL
Capacity of each glass = 60 mL
Hence, number of glasses required to fill the vessel = 13200÷60 = 220
Determine the sum of the four numbers as given below:
(a) successor of 32
(b) predecessor of 49
(c) predecessor of the predecessor of 56
(d) successor of the successor of 67
Successor of 32 = 32 + 1 = 33
Predecessor of 49 = 49 - 1 = 48
Predecessor of predecessor of 56 = predecessor of 56 - 1 = 56 - 1 - 1 = 54
Successor of successor of 67 = successor of 67 + 1 = 67 + 1 + 1 = 69
Hence, their sum,
= 33 + 48 + 54 + 69
= 204
A loading tempo can carry 482 boxes of biscuits weighing 15kg each, whereas a van can carry 518 boxes each of the same weight. Find the total weight that can be carried by both the vehicles.
Weight of each box = 15 kg
Capacity of loading tempo = 482 boxes
Capacity of a van = 518 boxes
∴ Total number of boxes of 15 kg each that can be carried by both the vehicles = 482 + 518 = 1000
Hence, total weight that can be carried by both the vehicles = 15 × 1000 = 15000 kg
In the marriage of her daughter, Leela spent Rs 216766 on food and decoration, Rs 122322 on jewellery, Rs 88234 on furniture and Rs 26780 on kitchen items. Find the total amount spent by her on the above items.
Amount spent on
Food and decoration = Rs 216766
Jewellary = Rs 122322
Furniture = Rs 88234
Kitchen = Rs 26780
Hence, total Amount spent = 216766 + 122322 + 88234 + 26780 =
454102
A box contains 5 strips having 12 capsules of 500mg medicine in each capsule. Find the total weight in grams of medicine in 32 such boxes.
Number of Capsules in each strip = 12
Weight of medicine in each capsule = 500 mg = 0.5g
∴ weight of medicine in each strip = 12 × 0.5 = 6g
Number of strips in each box = 5
∴ weight of each box = 6 × 5 = 30g
Hence, the total weight in grams of medicine in 32 such boxes
= 30 × 32 = 960 g
Determine the least number which when divided by 3, 4 and 5 leaves remainder 2 in each case.
Least number which when divided by 3, 4 and 5 leaves remainder 0 in each case = LCM of 3, 4 and 5
3 = 3 × 1
4 = 2 × 2
5 = 5 × 1
LCM = 3 × 2 × 2 × 5 = 60
Hence, the least number which when divided by 3, 4 and 5 leaves remainder 2 in each case = 60 + 2 = 62
A merchant has 120 litres of oil of one kind, 180 litres of another kind and 240 litres of a third kind. He wants to sell the oil by filling the three kinds of oil in tins of equal capacity. What should be the greatest capacity of such a tin?
The capacity of tins should be such that it is a factor of 120, 180, and 240 so that they can be filled in tins of equal capacity.
Hence, the greatest capacity of such a tin = HCF 0f 120, 180 and 240
120 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
180 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5
240 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
Hence, LCM = product of unique divisors = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 3 × 2 = 720
Find a 4 - digit odd number using each of the digits 1, 2, 4 and 5 only once such that when the first and the last digits are interchanged, it is divisible by 4.
A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its two last digits is divisible by 4
∴ the possible last two digits of the number formed by interchanging first and last digit of the original number are 12, 24, 52
Choose any (say 52)
Now, original number is odd.
Therefore its last digit = 1
And first digit = 2
Second digit = 4(only 4 is remaining)
Hence, the original number = 2451
Using each of the digits 1, 2, 3 and 4 only once, determine the smallest 4 - digit number divisible by 4.
For a number to be divisible by 4, the number formed by its last two digits should be divisible by 4.
∴ possible last two digits here are 12, 24, 32
By taking 12, possible numbers = 3412 and 4312
By taking 24, possible numbers = 1324 and 3124
By taking 32, possible numbers = 4132 and 1432
Smallest number among above = 1324
Hence, using each of the digits 1, 2, 3 and 4 only once, the smallest 4 - digit number divisible by 4 = 1324
Fatima wants to mail three parcels to three village schools. She finds that the postal charges are Rs 20, Rs 28 and Rs 36, respectively. If she wants to buy stamps only of one denomination, what is the greatest denomination of stamps she must buy to mail the three parcels?
Since, Fatima wants to buy stamp of only one denomination
It should be a factor of 20, 28, 36
Largest such number = HCF of 20, 28, 36 = 4
Hence, the greatest denomination of stamps she must buy to mail the three parcels = Rs. 4
Three brands A, B and C of biscuits are available in packets of 12, 15 and 21 biscuits respectively. If a shop keepeer wants to buy an equal number of biscuits, of each brand, what is the minimum number of packets of each brand, he should buy?
Number of biscuits of brand A that can be bought will be a multiple of 12
Number of biscuits of brand B that can be bought will be a multiple of 15
Number of biscuits of brand C that can be bought will be a multiple of 21
Since, shopkeeper wants to buy an equal number of biscuits of each brand
That number should be divisible by 12, 15, 21
Least such number = LCM of 12, 15, 20 = 420
Hence, minimum number of biscuits of each brand shopkeeper has to buy = 420
The floor of a room is 8m 96cm long and 6m 72cm broad. Find the minimum number of square tiles of the same size needed to cover the entire floor.
8m 96cm = 8 × 100 + 96 = 896 cm
6m 72cm = 6 × 100 + 72 = 672 cm
Side of largest square tile that can be used = HCF of 896 and 672 = 224 cm
Area of the tile = side × side = 224 × 224 cm2
Area of the floor = length × breadth = 896 × 672 cm2
Hence, Minimum number of tiles required = Area of floor/area of tile =
= 32 tiles
In a school library, there are 780 books of English and 364 books of Science. Ms. Yakang, the librarian of the school wants to store these books in shelves such that each shelf should have the same number of books of each subject. What should be the minimum number of books in each shelf?
Number of English books = 780
Number of Science books = 364
Minimum no of books in each shelf is the LCM of no’s of books.
LCM of 780 and 364:
780 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 13
364 = 2 × 2 × 7 × 13
LCM = Product of common divisors = 2 × 2 × 3 × 5 × 7 × 13 = 5460
In a colony of 100 blocks of flats numbering 1 to 100, a school van stops at every sixth block while a school bus stops at every tenth block. On which stops will both of them stop if they start from the entrance of the colony?
First stop at which both van and bus stops = LCM of 6 and 10 = 30
Hence, the stops at which both of them stop = 30, 30 + 30 = 60 and 30 + 30 + 30 = 90
Test the divisibility of following numbers by 11
(a) 5335
(b) 9020814
(a) A number divisible by 11 if difference sum of its digits at odd places and sum of its digits at even places is either 0 or a multiple of 11.
Sum of digits at odd places = 5 + 3 = 8
Sum of digits at even places = 3 + 5 = 8
8 - 8 = 0
Difference is 0
Hence, 5335 is divisible by 11.
(b) A number divisible by 11 if difference sum of its digits at odd places and sum of its digits at even places is either 0 or a multiple of 11.
Sum of digits at odd places = 4 + 8 + 2 + 9 = 23
Sum of digits at even places = 1 + 0 + 0 = 1
23 - 1 = 22
Difference is multiple of 11.
Hence, 9020814 is divisible by 11.
Using divisibility tests, determine which of the following numbers are divisible by 4?
(a) 4096
(b) 21084
(c) 31795012
(a) A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its two last digits is divisible by 4
Number formed by last two digits of 4096 = 96
96 is divisible by 4
Hence, 4096 is divisible by 4.
(b) A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its two last digits is divisible by 4
Number formed by last two digits of 21084 = 84
84 is divisible by 4
Hence, 21084 is divisible by 4.
(c) A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by its two last digits is divisible by 4
Number formed by last two digits of 31795012 = 12
12 is divisible by 4
Hence, 31795012 is divisible by 4.
Using divisibility test. determine which of the following numbers are divisible by 9
(a) 672
(b) 5652
(a) A number is divisible by 9 if sum of its digits is divisible by 9.
Sum of digits 0f 672 = 6 + 7 + 2 = 15
15 is not divisible by 9
Hence 672 is not divisible by 9.
(b) A number is divisible by 9 if sum of its digits is divisible by 9.
Sum of digits 0f 5652 = 5 + 6 + 5 + 2 = 18
18 is divisible by 9
Hence, 5652 is divisible by 9.