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51
MediumMCQ
The number $0.01111...$ is a . . . . . . type of number. (Rational,Irrational,Integer)
A
Rational
B
Irrational
C
Integer
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The given number is $0.01111...$,which can be written as $0.0overline{1}$.
Since the decimal expansion is non-terminating and repeating,it can be expressed in the form $\frac{p}{q}$,where $p$ and $q$ are integers and $q \neq 0$.
Let $x = 0.0111...$ (Equation $1$).
Multiply by $10$: $10x = 0.1111...$ (Equation $2$).
Multiply by $100$: $100x = 1.1111...$ (Equation $3$).
Subtracting Equation $2$ from Equation $3$: $100x - 10x = 1.1111... - 0.1111...$.
$90x = 1$.
$x = \frac{1}{90}$.
Since the number can be expressed as a fraction $\frac{1}{90}$,it is a rational number.
52
MediumMCQ
The product of any three consecutive positive integers is always divisible by . . . . . . .
A
$6$
B
$12$
C
$24$
D
$36$

Solution

(A) Let the three consecutive positive integers be $n, (n+1)$,and $(n+2)$.
The product of these integers is $P = n(n+1)(n+2)$.
This expression represents the product of three consecutive integers.
We know that in any set of $k$ consecutive integers,there is always at least one multiple of $k!$ (k factorial).
For $k=3$,the product is always divisible by $3! = 3 \times 2 \times 1 = 6$.
For example,if $n=1$,$1 \times 2 \times 3 = 6$ (divisible by $6$).
If $n=2$,$2 \times 3 \times 4 = 24$ (divisible by $6$).
If $n=3$,$3 \times 4 \times 5 = 60$ (divisible by $6$).
Thus,the product of any three consecutive positive integers is always divisible by $6$.
53
EasyMCQ
The prime factorization of $30$ can be written as: $(A)$ $5 \times 6$,$(B)$ $10 \times 3$,$(C)$ $2 \times 3 \times 5$,$(D)$ $1 \times 30$
A
$5 \times 6$
B
$10 \times 3$
C
$2 \times 3 \times 5$
D
$1 \times 30$

Solution

(C) To find the prime factorization of $30$,we divide it by the smallest prime numbers:
$30 = 2 \times 15$
$15 = 3 \times 5$
Therefore,$30 = 2 \times 3 \times 5$.
Since $2, 3,$ and $5$ are all prime numbers,the correct prime factorization is $2 \times 3 \times 5$.
54
EasyMCQ
The $HCF$ of $13$,$23$,and $31$ is . . . . . . .
A
$1$
B
$13$
C
$23$
D
$31$

Solution

(A) To find the $HCF$ (Highest Common Factor) of $13$,$23$,and $31$:
$1$. Prime factorization of $13 = 13 \times 1$.
$2$. Prime factorization of $23 = 23 \times 1$.
$3$. Prime factorization of $31 = 31 \times 1$.
Since $13$,$23$,and $31$ are all prime numbers,they have no common factors other than $1$.
Therefore,the $HCF$ of $13$,$23$,and $31$ is $1$.
55
EasyMCQ
$\pi$ is a . . . . . . type of number. (Rational,Irrational,Whole number)
A
Rational
B
Irrational
C
Whole number
D
Integer

Solution

(B) The number $\pi$ is defined as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
It is a non-terminating and non-repeating decimal,which means it cannot be expressed in the form $\frac{p}{q}$ where $p$ and $q$ are integers and $q \neq 0$.
Therefore,$\pi$ is an irrational number.
56
EasyMCQ
What is the remainder when $27$ is divided by $4$?
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) To find the remainder when $27$ is divided by $4$,we perform the division:
$27 \div 4 = 6$ with a remainder.
$4 \times 6 = 24$.
Remainder $= 27 - 24 = 3$.
Therefore,the remainder is $3$.
57
EasyMCQ
Every composite number greater than $1$ can be expressed (factorized) as a product of primes,and this factorization is . . . . . . apart from the order in which the prime factors occur. ($0$,$1$,unique)
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
unique
D
None of these

Solution

(C) According to the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic,every composite number greater than $1$ can be uniquely expressed as a product of primes,except for the order in which the prime factors occur. This means that for any given composite number,the set of prime factors is fixed,regardless of the order in which they are written. Therefore,the factorization is unique.
58
MediumMCQ
When $(5k+1)^2$ is divided by $5$,the remainder is . . . . . . .
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) We are given the expression $(5k+1)^2$.
Expanding this using the identity $(a+b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2$,we get:
$(5k+1)^2 = (5k)^2 + 2(5k)(1) + (1)^2$
$= 25k^2 + 10k + 1$
$= 5(5k^2 + 2k) + 1$
Here,the expression is in the form $5q + 1$,where $q = 5k^2 + 2k$ is an integer.
Therefore,when $(5k+1)^2$ is divided by $5$,the remainder is $1$.
59
EasyMCQ
$\sqrt{2}$ is a . . . . . . number. (Rational,Irrational,Prime)
A
Rational
B
Irrational
C
Prime
D
None of these

Solution

(B) number is called rational if it can be expressed in the form $\frac{p}{q}$,where $p$ and $q$ are integers and $q \neq 0$.
Since $\sqrt{2}$ cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers,it is an irrational number.
Therefore,$\sqrt{2}$ is an irrational number.
60
MediumMCQ
The value of $\sqrt{1+1}$ is . . . . . . (Rational,Irrational,Integer).
A
Rational
B
Irrational
C
Integer
D
None of these

Solution

(B) Given expression is $\sqrt{1+1}$.
First,calculate the sum inside the square root: $1+1 = 2$.
So,the expression becomes $\sqrt{2}$.
Since $2$ is not a perfect square,$\sqrt{2}$ is an irrational number.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
61
MediumMCQ
The decimal representation of $35457 / 6250$ terminates after how many decimal places?
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$5$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) To find the number of decimal places,we express the denominator in the form $2^n \times 5^m$.
Given fraction: $\frac{35457}{6250}$.
Prime factorization of $6250 = 625 \times 10 = 5^4 \times (2 \times 5) = 2^1 \times 5^5$.
The number of decimal places is determined by the maximum of the exponents of $2$ and $5$,which is $\max(1, 5) = 5$.
Therefore,the decimal representation terminates after $5$ decimal places.
62
MediumMCQ
What type of decimal expansion is $0.9999...$? (Terminating,Non-terminating repeating,Non-terminating non-repeating)
A
Terminating
B
Non-terminating repeating
C
Non-terminating non-repeating
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The decimal expansion $0.9999...$ can be written as $0.\bar{9}$.
Since the digit $9$ repeats infinitely after the decimal point,it is a non-terminating repeating decimal expansion.
Furthermore,$0.9999... = 1$,which is a rational number,and all rational numbers have either terminating or non-terminating repeating decimal expansions.
63
AdvancedMCQ
How many decimal places are there in the decimal expansion of $\frac{3}{113}$?
A
$113$
B
$110$
C
$3$
D
$112$

Solution

(D) The number of decimal places in the decimal expansion of a rational number $\frac{p}{q}$ (where $q$ is of the form $2^n \cdot 5^m$) is given by $\max(n, m)$.
However,for a fraction $\frac{p}{q}$ where $q$ is not of the form $2^n \cdot 5^m$,the decimal expansion is non-terminating and repeating.
For $\frac{3}{113}$,the denominator $113$ is a prime number and is not of the form $2^n \cdot 5^m$.
Therefore,the decimal expansion is non-terminating and repeating.
If the question implies the length of the period of the repeating decimal,for a prime $p$,the period length divides $p-1$.
For $p = 113$,the period length is $112$.
64
MediumMCQ
Find the greatest positive integer that divides $70$ and $125$ leaving remainders $5$ and $8$ respectively.
A
$13$
B
$65$
C
$875$
D
$15$

Solution

(A) To find the greatest positive integer that divides $70$ and $125$ leaving remainders $5$ and $8$ respectively,we need to find the Highest Common Factor $(HCF)$ of $(70 - 5)$ and $(125 - 8)$.
Step $1$: Subtract the remainders from the given numbers.
$70 - 5 = 65$
$125 - 8 = 117$
Step $2$: Find the $HCF$ of $65$ and $117$.
Prime factorization of $65 = 5 \times 13$.
Prime factorization of $117 = 3^2 \times 13$.
Step $3$: The common factor with the lowest power is $13$.
Therefore,the greatest positive integer is $13$.
65
MediumMCQ
If $\text{HCF}(65, 117) = 65m - 117$,then find the value of $m$.
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) First,find the $\text{HCF}$ of $65$ and $117$ using prime factorization:
$65 = 5 \times 13$
$117 = 9 \times 13 = 3^2 \times 13$
Therefore,$\text{HCF}(65, 117) = 13$.
Given the equation: $\text{HCF}(65, 117) = 65m - 117$.
Substitute the value of $\text{HCF}$:
$13 = 65m - 117$
$13 + 117 = 65m$
$130 = 65m$
$m = \frac{130}{65} = 2$.
Thus,the value of $m$ is $2$.
66
MediumMCQ
For two positive integers $a$ and $b$,if $\text{HCF}(a, b) = 7$ and $\text{LCM}(a, b) = 385$,then find the product $a \times b$.
A
$385$
B
$2695$
C
$2595$
D
$2795$

Solution

(B) We know the fundamental property of two positive integers $a$ and $b$ is that the product of the numbers is equal to the product of their $\text{HCF}$ and $\text{LCM}$.
Mathematically,$a \times b = \text{HCF}(a, b) \times \text{LCM}(a, b)$.
Given that $\text{HCF}(a, b) = 7$ and $\text{LCM}(a, b) = 385$.
Therefore,$a \times b = 7 \times 385$.
$a \times b = 2695$.
Thus,the product of the two integers is $2695$.
67
MediumMCQ
The Least Common Multiple $(LCM)$ of the smallest prime number and the smallest composite number is . . . . . . .
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) The smallest prime number is $2$.
The smallest composite number is $4$.
To find the $LCM$ of $2$ and $4$:
$2 = 2^1$
$4 = 2^2$
The $LCM$ is the product of the highest power of each prime factor involved,which is $2^2 = 4$.
Therefore,the $LCM$ of $2$ and $4$ is $4$.
68
MediumMCQ
Any odd positive integer $a$ is of the form . . . . . . ,where $m$ is an integer.
A
$4m+1$ or $4m+2$
B
$4m+2$ or $4m+3$
C
$4m+1$ or $4m+3$
D
$4m$ or $4m+1$

Solution

(C) By Euclid's division lemma,for any positive integer $a$ and divisor $b=4$,we have $a = 4m + r$,where $r$ can be $0, 1, 2, 3$.
If $r=0$,$a = 4m = 2(2m)$,which is even.
If $r=1$,$a = 4m+1$,which is odd.
If $r=2$,$a = 4m+2 = 2(2m+1)$,which is even.
If $r=3$,$a = 4m+3$,which is odd.
Therefore,any odd positive integer is of the form $4m+1$ or $4m+3$.
69
MediumMCQ
The largest $4$-digit integer divisible by $95$ is . . . . . . .
A
$9995$
B
$9975$
C
$9985$
D
$9999$

Solution

(C) The largest $4$-digit number is $9999$.
To find the largest $4$-digit number divisible by $95$,we divide $9999$ by $95$.
$9999 \div 95 = 105$ with a remainder.
$9999 = 95 \times 105 + 14$.
The remainder is $14$.
To find the largest $4$-digit number divisible by $95$,we subtract the remainder from the largest $4$-digit number:
$9999 - 14 = 9985$.
Thus,$9985$ is the largest $4$-digit integer divisible by $95$.
70
MediumMCQ
According to Euclid's division lemma,for a positive integer $a$ and $5$,if $a = 5q + r$ is unique,then which of the following values is $NOT$ possible for $r$?
A
$0$
B
$2$
C
$6$
D
$4$

Solution

(C) Euclid's division lemma states that for any two positive integers $a$ and $b$,there exist unique integers $q$ and $r$ such that $a = bq + r$,where $0 \le r < b$.
In this problem,$b = 5$.
Therefore,the possible values for the remainder $r$ are $0, 1, 2, 3, 4$.
Since $r$ must be less than $5$,the value $r = 6$ is not possible.
71
DifficultMCQ
The remainder when the square of any positive integer $a$ is divided by $6$ cannot be which of the following? $(1, 3, 4)$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) Let $a$ be any positive integer. Any integer $a$ can be expressed in the form $6k, 6k+1, 6k+2, 6k+3, 6k+4,$ or $6k+5$ for some integer $k ge 0$.
We calculate $a^2 \pmod{6}$ for each case:
$1$. If $a = 6k$,then $a^2 = 36k^2 = 6(6k^2)$,so $a^2 \equiv 0 \pmod{6}$.
$2$. If $a = 6k+1$,then $a^2 = 36k^2 + 12k + 1 = 6(6k^2 + 2k) + 1$,so $a^2 \equiv 1 \pmod{6}$.
$3$. If $a = 6k+2$,then $a^2 = 36k^2 + 24k + 4 = 6(6k^2 + 4k) + 4$,so $a^2 \equiv 4 \pmod{6}$.
$4$. If $a = 6k+3$,then $a^2 = 36k^2 + 36k + 9 = 36k^2 + 36k + 6 + 3 = 6(6k^2 + 6k + 1) + 3$,so $a^2 \equiv 3 \pmod{6}$.
$5$. If $a = 6k+4$,then $a^2 = 36k^2 + 48k + 16 = 36k^2 + 48k + 12 + 4 = 6(6k^2 + 8k + 2) + 4$,so $a^2 \equiv 4 \pmod{6}$.
$6$. If $a = 6k+5$,then $a^2 = 36k^2 + 60k + 25 = 36k^2 + 60k + 24 + 1 = 6(6k^2 + 10k + 4) + 1$,so $a^2 \equiv 1 \pmod{6}$.
The possible remainders are $0, 1, 3, 4$. The remainders $2$ and $5$ are not possible. Among the given options,$2$ is the correct answer.
72
MediumMCQ
The $HCF$ of the smallest prime number and the smallest composite number is . . . . . . .
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The smallest prime number is $2$.
The smallest composite number is $4$.
To find the $HCF$ of $2$ and $4$:
$2 = 2^1$
$4 = 2^2$
The $HCF$ is the product of the smallest power of each common prime factor,which is $2^1 = 2$.
Therefore,the $HCF$ of the smallest prime number and the smallest composite number is $2$.
73
EasyMCQ
If $p$ and $q$ are distinct prime integers,then their least common multiple $(LCM)$ is . . . . . . .
A
$p$
B
$q$
C
$pq$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) The least common multiple $(LCM)$ of two numbers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers.
Since $p$ and $q$ are distinct prime integers,they have no common factors other than $1$.
Therefore,the $LCM$ of two distinct prime numbers is simply their product.
Thus,$\text{LCM}(p, q) = p \times q = pq$.
74
EasyMCQ
Find the $LCM(26, 91)$.
A
$182$
B
$26$
C
$91$
D
$13$

Solution

(A) To find the $LCM(26, 91)$,we first find the prime factorization of both numbers:
$26 = 2 \times 13$
$91 = 7 \times 13$
The $LCM$ is the product of the highest power of each prime factor present in the numbers:
$LCM(26, 91) = 2 \times 7 \times 13 = 182$
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
75
EasyMCQ
If $m$ and $n$ are distinct prime integers,then their $HCF$ is . . . . . . .
A
$mn$
B
$m$
C
$n$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) By definition,a prime number is a natural number greater than $1$ that has no positive divisors other than $1$ and itself.
Since $m$ and $n$ are distinct prime integers,they do not share any common factors other than $1$.
Therefore,the Highest Common Factor $(HCF)$ of two distinct prime numbers is always $1$.
76
MediumMCQ
If the $HCF(a, b) = 25$,then which of the following cannot be the $LCM(a, b)$? (Options: $50, 105, 100$)
A
$50$
B
$105$
C
$100$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The $LCM$ of two numbers must always be divisible by their $HCF$.
Given $HCF(a, b) = 25$.
We check the divisibility of the given options by $25$:
$1$. $50 / 25 = 2$ (Divisible)
$2$. $105 / 25 = 4.2$ (Not divisible)
$3$. $100 / 25 = 4$ (Divisible)
Since $105$ is not divisible by $25$,it cannot be the $LCM$ of two numbers whose $HCF$ is $25$.
77
DifficultMCQ
If $HCF(a, b) = 1$,then $HCF(a - b, a + b)$ is equal to:
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$1$ or $2$
D
$a$ or $b$

Solution

(C) Let $d = HCF(a - b, a + b)$.
Then $d$ must divide their sum and their difference.
$d$ divides $(a + b) + (a - b) = 2a$.
$d$ divides $(a + b) - (a - b) = 2b$.
Since $d$ divides $2a$ and $2b$,$d$ must divide $HCF(2a, 2b) = 2 \times HCF(a, b)$.
Given $HCF(a, b) = 1$,so $d$ must divide $2 \times 1 = 2$.
Therefore,$d$ can be either $1$ or $2$.
For example,if $a = 3, b = 2$,$HCF(3, 2) = 1$,then $HCF(3-2, 3+2) = HCF(1, 5) = 1$.
If $a = 3, b = 1$,$HCF(3, 1) = 1$,then $HCF(3-1, 3+1) = HCF(2, 4) = 2$.
Thus,the result is $1$ or $2$.
78
MediumMCQ
If the Least Common Multiple $(LCM)$ of two numbers is equal to their product,then their Greatest Common Divisor $(GCD)$ is . . . . . . .
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$0$
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(A) For any two positive integers $a$ and $b$,the relationship between their $LCM$ and $GCD$ is given by: $a \times b = LCM(a, b) \times GCD(a, b)$.
Given that $LCM(a, b) = a \times b$.
Substituting this into the formula: $a \times b = (a \times b) \times GCD(a, b)$.
Dividing both sides by $(a \times b)$,we get: $GCD(a, b) = 1$.
Therefore,the $GCD$ of the two numbers is $1$.
79
MediumMCQ
What type of decimal expansion is $0.9999...$? (Terminating,Non-terminating repeating,Non-terminating non-repeating)
A
Terminating
B
Non-terminating repeating
C
Non-terminating non-repeating
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The decimal expansion $0.9999...$ can be written as $0.\bar{9}$.
Since the digit $9$ repeats infinitely,it is a non-terminating repeating decimal expansion.
Furthermore,mathematically,$0.9999... = 1$,which is a rational number,and all rational numbers have either terminating or non-terminating repeating decimal expansions.
80
DifficultMCQ
When $a^2$ is divided by $6$,which of the following cannot be the remainder? $(a \in N)$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) Any natural number $a$ can be expressed in the form $6k, 6k+1, 6k+2, 6k+3, 6k+4,$ or $6k+5$.
Calculating $a^2 \pmod{6}$ for each case:
$1) (6k)^2 = 36k^2 = 6(6k^2) \equiv 0 \pmod{6}$
$2) (6k+1)^2 = 36k^2 + 12k + 1 = 6(6k^2 + 2k) + 1 \equiv 1 \pmod{6}$
$3) (6k+2)^2 = 36k^2 + 24k + 4 = 6(6k^2 + 4k) + 4 \equiv 4 \pmod{6}$
$4) (6k+3)^2 = 36k^2 + 36k + 9 = 6(6k^2 + 6k + 1) + 3 \equiv 3 \pmod{6}$
$5) (6k+4)^2 = 36k^2 + 48k + 16 = 6(6k^2 + 8k + 2) + 4 \equiv 4 \pmod{6}$
$6) (6k+5)^2 = 36k^2 + 60k + 25 = 6(6k^2 + 10k + 4) + 1 \equiv 1 \pmod{6}$
The possible remainders are $0, 1, 3, 4$.
Thus,the remainders $2$ and $5$ are not possible.
81
EasyMCQ
For any positive integer $n$,the last digit of $5^n$ is always . . . . . . .
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$5$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) To find the last digit of $5^n$ for any positive integer $n$,let's observe the powers of $5$:
$5^1 = 5$
$5^2 = 25$
$5^3 = 125$
$5^4 = 625$
As we can see,for any positive integer $n$,the last digit of $5^n$ is always $5$.
82
EasyMCQ
Find the $HCF$ of $12, 15$,and $21$.
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$7$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) To find the $HCF$ of $12, 15$,and $21$,we first find the prime factorization of each number:
$12 = 2^2 \times 3^1$
$15 = 3^1 \times 5^1$
$21 = 3^1 \times 7^1$
The $HCF$ is the product of the smallest power of each common prime factor.
The only common prime factor is $3$,and its smallest power is $3^1$.
Therefore,$\text{HCF}(12, 15, 21) = 3$.
83
MediumMCQ
The product of any four consecutive positive integers is always divisible by . . . . . . .
A
$4$
B
$6$
C
$24$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) Let the four consecutive positive integers be $n, (n+1), (n+2),$ and $(n+3)$.
The product of these integers is $P = n(n+1)(n+2)(n+3)$.
This expression is equivalent to $24 \times \binom{n+3}{4}$.
Since $\binom{n+3}{4}$ is always an integer,the product $P$ must be divisible by $24$.
For example,if $n=1$,the product is $1 \times 2 \times 3 \times 4 = 24$,which is divisible by $24$.
If $n=2$,the product is $2 \times 3 \times 4 \times 5 = 120$,which is $24 \times 5$,also divisible by $24$.
84
EasyMCQ
The Least Common Multiple $(LCM)$ of $6$ and $20$ is . . . . . . .
A
$60$
B
$120$
C
$6$
D
$20$

Solution

(A) To find the $LCM$ of $6$ and $20$,we first find their prime factorizations:
$6 = 2 \times 3$
$20 = 2^2 \times 5$
The $LCM$ is the product of the highest power of each prime factor present in the numbers:
$LCM = 2^2 \times 3^1 \times 5^1$
$LCM = 4 \times 3 \times 5 = 60$
Therefore,the $LCM$ of $6$ and $20$ is $60$.
85
MediumMCQ
The last digit of $2^m \cdot 5^n$ $(m, n \in \mathbb{N})$ is . . . . . . .
A
$0$
B
$5$
C
$2$
D
$25$

Solution

(A) We are given the expression $2^m \cdot 5^n$ where $m, n \in \mathbb{N}$.
We can rewrite this as $2^m \cdot 5^n = 2^{m-n} \cdot (2^n \cdot 5^n)$ assuming $m \ge n$,or $2^m \cdot 5^n = 5^{n-m} \cdot (2^m \cdot 5^m)$ assuming $n > m$.
In either case,we can factor out $10^k$ where $k = \min(m, n)$.
Since $2 \cdot 5 = 10$,the expression will always contain at least one factor of $10$ because $m, n \ge 1$.
Any integer multiplied by $10$ ends in the digit $0$.
Therefore,the last digit of $2^m \cdot 5^n$ is $0$.
86
MediumMCQ
The $HCF$ of two numbers is $9$ and their product is $288$. Find their $LCM$.
A
$32$
B
$9$
C
$36$
D
$28$

Solution

(A) We know the relationship between two numbers,their $HCF$,and their $LCM$:
$\text{Product of two numbers} = \text{HCF} \times \text{LCM}$
Given:
$\text{HCF} = 9$
$\text{Product of two numbers} = 288$
Substituting the values in the formula:
$288 = 9 \times \text{LCM}$
$\text{LCM} = \frac{288}{9}$
$\text{LCM} = 32$
Therefore,the $LCM$ of the two numbers is $32$.
87
MediumMCQ
Find the $HCF(510, 92)$.
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$92$
D
$510$

Solution

(B) To find the $HCF(510, 92)$,we perform prime factorization of both numbers:
$510 = 2 \times 3 \times 5 \times 17$
$92 = 2 \times 2 \times 23 = 2^2 \times 23$
The $HCF$ is the product of the smallest power of each common prime factor.
The only common prime factor is $2$,and its smallest power is $2^1 = 2$.
Therefore,$HCF(510, 92) = 2$.
88
MediumMCQ
The decimal expansion of $\frac{15}{2^2}$ terminates after how many decimal places?
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) To find the number of decimal places for a rational number $\frac{p}{q}$ where $q = 2^n \cdot 5^m$,the number of decimal places is equal to $\max(n, m)$.
Given the fraction is $\frac{15}{2^2}$.
Here,the denominator is $2^2 \cdot 5^0$.
Comparing this with $2^n \cdot 5^m$,we get $n = 2$ and $m = 0$.
The maximum value of $n$ and $m$ is $\max(2, 0) = 2$.
Therefore,the decimal expansion terminates after $2$ decimal places.
Verification: $\frac{15}{2^2} = \frac{15}{4} = 3.75$,which has $2$ decimal places.
89
MediumMCQ
When $(6k+1)^2$ is divided by $6$,the remainder is . . . . . . .
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(B) We are given the expression $(6k+1)^2$.
Expanding this using the algebraic identity $(a+b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2$,we get:
$(6k+1)^2 = (6k)^2 + 2(6k)(1) + 1^2$
$= 36k^2 + 12k + 1$
We can factor out $6$ from the first two terms:
$= 6(6k^2 + 2k) + 1$
Let $m = 6k^2 + 2k$,where $m$ is an integer.
Then the expression becomes $6m + 1$.
When $6m + 1$ is divided by $6$,the quotient is $m$ and the remainder is $1$.
90
MediumMCQ
The decimal representation of $44/625$ is . . . . . . (Terminating,Non-terminating repeating,Non-terminating non-repeating).
A
Terminating
B
Non-terminating repeating
C
Non-terminating non-repeating
D
None of these

Solution

(A) To determine if a rational number $p/q$ has a terminating decimal expansion,we check the prime factorization of the denominator $q$. If $q$ is of the form $2^n \times 5^m$,where $n$ and $m$ are non-negative integers,then the decimal expansion is terminating.
Here,the fraction is $44/625$.
The denominator is $625 = 5^4$.
Since the denominator is in the form $2^0 \times 5^4$,it satisfies the condition for a terminating decimal expansion.
Therefore,$44/625$ is a terminating decimal.
91
MediumMCQ
Which of the following is a rational number? $(\sqrt{7}, 3\pi, 0.101000..., 0)$
A
$\sqrt{7}$
B
$3\pi$
C
$0.101000...$
D
$0$

Solution

(D) rational number is a number that can be expressed in the form $\frac{p}{q}$,where $p$ and $q$ are integers and $q \neq 0$.
$1$. $\sqrt{7}$ is an irrational number because $7$ is not a perfect square.
$2$. $3\pi$ is an irrational number because $\pi$ is irrational.
$3$. $0.101000...$ is a non-terminating and non-repeating decimal,which makes it an irrational number.
$4$. $0$ can be written as $\frac{0}{1}$,which satisfies the condition of a rational number.
Therefore,$0$ is the correct rational number.
92
EasyMCQ
The Least Common Multiple $(LCM)$ of $7$,$11$,and $17$ is . . . . . . .
A
$7$
B
$11$
C
$17$
D
$1309$

Solution

(D) To find the $LCM$ of prime numbers,we multiply them together because they have no common factors other than $1$.
Since $7$,$11$,and $17$ are all prime numbers,their $LCM$ is their product.
$LCM = 7 \times 11 \times 17$
$LCM = 77 \times 17$
$LCM = 1309$
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
93
EasyMCQ
$\pi$ is a . . . . . . type of number. (Rational,Irrational,Whole number)
A
Rational
B
Irrational
C
Whole number
D
Integer

Solution

(B) The number $\pi$ is defined as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
It is a non-terminating and non-repeating decimal,which means it cannot be expressed in the form $\frac{p}{q}$ where $p$ and $q$ are integers and $q \neq 0$.
Therefore,$\pi$ is an irrational number.
94
MediumMCQ
The last digit of $2^5 \cdot 5^5$ is . . . . . . .
A
$0$
B
$2$
C
$5$
D
$10$

Solution

(A) We are given the expression $2^5 \cdot 5^5$.
Using the law of exponents $a^n \cdot b^n = (a \cdot b)^n$,we can rewrite the expression as:
$2^5 \cdot 5^5 = (2 \cdot 5)^5$
$= 10^5$
$= 100,000$
The last digit of $100,000$ is $0$.
95
EasyMCQ
If $p$ and $q$ are distinct prime integers,then their Least Common Multiple $(LCM)$ is . . . . . . .
A
$p$
B
$q$
C
$pq$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) The Least Common Multiple $(LCM)$ of two numbers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers.
Since $p$ and $q$ are distinct prime integers,they have no common factors other than $1$.
Therefore,the $LCM$ of two distinct prime numbers is simply their product.
Thus,$\text{LCM}(p, q) = p \times q = pq$.
96
EasyMCQ
The $HCF$ of $6$ and $20$ is . . . . . . .
A
$2$
B
$6$
C
$20$
D
$120$

Solution

(A) To find the $HCF$ of $6$ and $20$,we first find the prime factorization of each number:
$6 = 2 \times 3$
$20 = 2^2 \times 5$
The $HCF$ is the product of the smallest power of each common prime factor.
The only common prime factor is $2$,and its smallest power is $2^1 = 2$.
Therefore,the $HCF$ of $6$ and $20$ is $2$.
97
MediumMCQ
If $HCF(a, b) = 12$,then which of the following cannot be the $LCM(a, b)$? Options: $(A) 90, (B) 24, (C) 48, (D) 60$.
A
$90$
B
$24$
C
$48$
D
$60$

Solution

(A) The $LCM$ of two numbers must always be divisible by their $HCF$.
Given $HCF(a, b) = 12$.
We check each option to see if it is divisible by $12$:
$(A) 90 / 12 = 7.5$ (Not divisible)
$(B) 24 / 12 = 2$ (Divisible)
$(C) 48 / 12 = 4$ (Divisible)
$(D) 60 / 12 = 5$ (Divisible)
Since $90$ is not divisible by $12$,it cannot be the $LCM$ of two numbers whose $HCF$ is $12$.
98
EasyMCQ
The last digit of $5^n$ is . . . . . . ,where $n \in N$.
A
$0$
B
$4$
C
$5$
D
$1$

Solution

(C) For any natural number $n \in N$,the expression $5^n$ represents the product of $5$ multiplied by itself $n$ times.
For $n = 1$,$5^1 = 5$.
For $n = 2$,$5^2 = 25$.
For $n = 3$,$5^3 = 125$.
For $n = 4$,$5^4 = 625$.
As observed,the last digit of $5^n$ is always $5$ for any natural number $n$.
99
MediumMCQ
The decimal expansion of $\frac{18}{5^{3}}$ will terminate after how many decimal places?
A
$5$
B
$4$
C
$3$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) To find the number of decimal places for a rational number $\frac{p}{q}$ where $q = 2^n \cdot 5^m$,the number of decimal places is equal to $\max(n, m)$.
Given the expression $\frac{18}{5^{3}}$,we can rewrite the denominator as $2^0 \cdot 5^3$.
Here,$n = 0$ and $m = 3$.
The number of decimal places is $\max(0, 3) = 3$.
Thus,the decimal expansion terminates after $3$ decimal places.
100
MediumMCQ
The Least Common Multiple $(LCM)$ of the smallest prime number and the smallest composite number is . . . . . . .
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(B) The smallest prime number is $2$.
The smallest composite number is $4$.
To find the $LCM$ of $2$ and $4$:
$2 = 2^1$
$4 = 2^2$
$LCM(2, 4) = 2^2 = 4$.
Therefore,the $LCM$ of the smallest prime number and the smallest composite number is $4$.

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