Problems on Numbers with Solutions Pdf - 1

Question: 1

If the largest three digit number is subtracted from the smallest five digit number, then the remainder is

(A) 9000

(B) 9001

(C) 90001

(D) 90007

Ans: B

Required difference = (10000 – 999) = 9001.

Question: 2

The unit’s digit in the product 274 x 318 x 577 x 313 is

(A) 2

(B) 3

(C) 4

(D) 5

Ans: A

Unit digit in the given product = Unit digit of (4 x 8 x 7 x 3), which is 2.

Question: 3

Among the following statements, the statement which is not correct is

(A) Every natural number is an integer.

(B) Every natural number is a real number.

(C) Every real number is a rational number.

(D) Every integer is a rational number.

Ans: C

Every real number is a rational number is not a correct statement.

Question: 4

The prime numbers dividing 143 and leaving a remainder of 3 in each case are

(A) 2 and 11

(B) 3 and 7

(C) 5 and 7

(D) 11 and 13

Ans: C

Each of the required numbers must divide (143 – 3) = 140 exactly.

Now, 140 = 5 x 7 x 4.

Hence, the required prime numbers are 5 and 7.

Question: 5

6 x 3 (3 – 1) is equal to

(A) 19

(B) 20

(C) 36

(D) 53

Ans: C

6 x 3 (3 – 1) = 6 x 3(2) = 6 x 6 = 36.

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