Q 18. Number System

How many 3-digit natural numbers (without repetition of digits) are there such that each digit is odd and the number is divisible by 5?

a) 8
b) 12
c) 16
d) 24
Answer: b
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  •   Each digit is odd and number is divisible by 5 means the unit digit would be 5 (and not zero).
  •   So, the number will be in the form ‘xy5’.
  •   For the value of x and y we use remaining odd digits (1, 3, 7, 9) which can happen in 4 × 3 = 12 ways (as repetition of digits is now allowed).
  • Thus there will be 12 such numbers.
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Q 19. Number System

Question: Is x an integer?
 Statements: 1. x/3 is not an integer. 
 Statements: 2. 3x is an integer.
 Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Question and the Statements?

a) Statement-1 alone is sufficient to answer the Question
b) Statement-2 alone is sufficient to answer the Question
c) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are sufficient to answer the Question
d) Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are not sufficient to answer the Question
Answer: d
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This is another question from Data Sufficiency.

  •   Question – Is x an integer
  •   Statement 1 – x/3 is not an integer.

o  Suppose we take x = 4 (integer), then x/3 = 4/3 is not an integer.

o  But if we take x = 2/3 (not integer) then also x/3 = 2/9 is not an integer.

o  So, by using information provided in this statement we cannot say whether x is integer or not. Thus statement 1 alone is not sufficient.

  •   Statement 2 – 3x is an integer.

o  If we take x = 4 (integer) then 3x = 12 is an integer. But if we take x = 1/3, then also 3x is an integer.

o  Thus, by using information provided in this statement alone we cannot say whether x is integer or not.

  •   Combining both statement:

o  If we take x = 4 (integer) then x/3 is not integer and 3x = 12 is an integer. And if we take x = 1/3, then also x/3 is not an integer and 3x is an integer.

  •   Thus, even combining both of the statements we can not say that whether x is an integer or not.
Hence, correct answer is (d).
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Q 28. Coin Distribution Puzzle

1. A has some coins. He gives half of the coins and 2 more to B.
 2. B gives half of the coins and 2 more to C.
 3. C gives half of the coins and 2 more to D.
 4. The number of coins D has now, is the smallest two-digit number.
 5. How many coins does A have in the beginning?

a) 76
b) 68
c) 60
d) 52
Answer: d
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  •   The number of coins D has = smallest two digit number = 10.
  •   If D = 10 then C = 2 (10 – 2) = 16. (so half of 16 is 8, plus 2 is 10)
  •   If C = 16, then B = 2(16 – 2) = 28.
  •   If B = 28, then A = 2(28 – 2) = 52.
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Q 66. Number System

Let p be a two-digit number and q be the number consisting of same digits written in reverse order. If pq = 2430 then what is the difference between p and q?

a) 45
b) 27
c) 18
d) 9
Answer: d
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  •   The product of two, two digits numbers has one 0 in it. That means the unit digit of one of the numbers must be equal to 5.
  •   As the number is a two digit one then it will be of form 5_ × _ 5 = 2430.
  •   To get zero the other digit must be an even number
  •   Possible cases are 2 and 4
  •   52 × 25 = 1300, 54 × 45 = 2430.
  •   Thus digit is 54. Hence, 54 – 45 = 9
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Q 67. Number System

Consider the following statements in respect of two natural numbers p and q such that p is a prime number and q is a composite number:
 1. pq can be an odd number.
 2. q/p can be a prime number.
 3. p + q can be a prime number.
 Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d
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  •   Statement is telling a possibility(use of ‘can’ in statement) thus while taking examples if even one case is like the statement then the statement will be true.
  •   p is a prime number and q is a composite number. Lets assume p = 3, q = 9
  •   Statement 1 – p × q = 3 × 9 = 27 is an odd number. So, statement 1 can be true.
  •   Statement 2 - q/p = 9/3 = 3 is a prime number. So, statement 2 can be true.
  •   Statement 3 – This statement is not true for same value of p and q as above however if we change the values for eq; p = 3, q = 4 then p+q = 7 which is a prime number, This statement becomes correct.
  •   Thus answer is d.
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Q 78. Number System

The sum of three consecutive integers is equal to their product. How many such possibilities are there?

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) No such possibility is there
Answer: c
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  •   Possibility I – (-)1, 0, 1, product = 0, sum = 0.
  •   Possibility II – 1, 2, 3, product = 6, sum = 6.
  •   Possibility III – -1, -2, -3, product = - 6, sum = - 6.
  •   Only three such possibilities are there where sum=product.
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Q 79. Number System

What is the number of numbers of the form 0-XY, where X and Y are distinct non-zero digits?

a) 72
b) 81
c) 90
d) 100
Answer: a
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  •   Non zero digits= 9
  •   Means X and Y can be replaced by 9 digits. So if X is replaced by 9 digits then Y is replaced by 8 digits (9-1)
  •   This can be arranged at two places in 9 × 8 = 72 ways (without repetition).
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Q 36. Number System

Consider all 3-digit numbers (without repetition of digits) obtained using three non-zero digits which are multiples of 3. Let S be their sum. Which of the following is/are correct?
 1. S is always divisible by 74.
 2. S is always divisible by 9.
 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
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  •   three non-zero multiple of 3, digits are: 3, 6 and 9.
  •   Note: a number more than 9 will make four-digit number. so, we are only taking these three.
  •   the three-digit numbers can be--- 369,396,639,693,936,963
  •   S= 369+396+693+639+936+963 = 3996
  •   3996/9 = 444 (completely devisable).
  •   3996/74= 54 (completely devisable).
  •   So, both the statements are correct.
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Q 67. Number System

Consider the following statements:
 1. The sum of 5 consecutive integers can be 100.
 2. The product of three consecutive natural numbers can be equal to their sum.
 Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
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  •   As, there are 5 consecutive integers, 5/100 =20.
  •   Now we can check for consecutive integers preceeding and succeding 20 for sum 100.
  •   18 + 19 + 20 + 21 + 22 = 100 Thus, statement (1) is correct.
  •   We know that, 1 + 2 + 3 = 6 And 1 × 2 × 3 = 6 So, Statement 2 is correct too.
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Q 76. Number System

The difference between a 2-digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the positions of the digits is 54. Consider the following statements:
 1. The sum of the two digits of the number can be determined only if the product of the two digits is known.
 2. The difference between the two digits of the number can be determined.
 Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
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1. Correct Answer: Option B: 2 only
 2. Explanation:
     ● Step 1: Represent the number algebraically  
       Let the two-digit number be represented as \(10x + y\), where \(x\) is the tens digit and \(y\) is the units digit. When the digits are interchanged, the new number is \(10y + x\).
     ● Step 2: Set up the equation  
       According to the problem, the difference between these two numbers is 54:
       \[
       (10x + y) - (10y + x) = 54
       \]
       Simplifying, we get:
       \[
       9x - 9y = 54
       \]
       \[
       x - y = 6
       \]
     ● Step 3: Determine the difference between digits  
       From the equation \(x - y = 6\), we can determine that the difference between the two digits is 6. Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.
     ● Step 4: Evaluate the sum of digits  
       To find the sum of the digits (\(x + y\)), we need another independent linear equation. Knowing the product (\(xy\)) provides a quadratic relationship, which might allow us to solve for \(x\) and \(y\) individually, but the sum cannot be determined from the difference alone. Statement 1 claims the sum can be determined only if the product is known, which is logically incorrect because the sum could also be determined if the original number itself or the ratio of the digits were known. More importantly, knowing the product and the difference can lead to multiple pairs or no integer solutions depending on the value, and does not uniquely define a "sum" rule. Thus, Statement 1 is incorrect.
     ● Conclusion: Statement 2 is correct because the difference between the digits is fixed at 6, while the sum cannot be uniquely determined from the given information. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: 2 only.  
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Q 79. Number System

When a certain number is multiplied by 7, the product entirely comprises ones only (1111...). What is the smallest such number?

a) 15713
b) 15723
c) 15783
d) 15873
Answer: d
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  •   Multiplying all options by 7, we get option (d): 15873 × 7 = 111111.
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Q 9. Number System

Let p, q, r and s be natural numbers such that p - 2016 = q + 2017 = r - 2018 = s + 2019. Which one of the following is the largest natural number?

a) p
b) q
c) r
d) s
Answer: c
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  Here we do not need absolute values of p,q,r,s but an approximate idea to get the answer.

  So, p – 2016 = q + 2017

or p = q + 2017 + 2016 (it means p > q)

  q + 2017 = r – 2018

or r = q + 2017 + 2018 (it means r > q)

  r – 2018 = s + 2019

or r = s + 2019 + 2018 (it means r > s)

  p – 2016 = r – 2018

or r = p – 2016 + 2018 = p + 2 (it means r > p)

We already know that r > q, s

Hence, r is the largest number.

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Q 10. Number System

How many five-digit prime numbers can be obtained by using all the digits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 without repetition of digits?

a) Zero
b) One
c) Nine
d) Ten
Answer: a
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  Since the digits are non repeating and we know that a prime number is a number which can only be completely divided by 1 and itself.

  Adding the digits, we get a value of 15 which is divisible by 3.

  Thus, any number formed by these 5 digits will always be divisible by 3.

  Hence, there is no prime number without repeating the digits.

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Q 11. Number System

In the sum +1+58+8+1=188 for which digit does the symbol & stand?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: b
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Let ® = x,

Then,

x + 1x + 5x + xx + x1 = 1xx  …(i)

Concept: write the numbers in the form of their place value.

Using (i), we have,

x + (10 + x) + (50 + x) + (10x + x) + (10x + 1) = 100 + 10x + x

=>24x + 61 = 100 + 11x

=>13x = 39

=> x = 3 Hence, ® = 3

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Q 16. Number System

Let A3BC and DE2F be four-digit numbers where each letter represents a different digit greater than 3. If the sum of the numbers is 15902, then what is the difference between the values of A and D?

a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: c
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  Each letter represents a different digit greater than 3 => 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9

  A  3  B  C

  D  E  2  F

1  5  9  0  2

  Unit digit: C + F = 12

  C, F may be 4 & 8 or 5 & 7 ----(1)

  Ten digits: 1 (carry) + B + 2 = 0

  So, B = 7 ----(2)

  From (1) and (2) C & F will be 4 & 8

  Hundred digits: 1 (carry) + 3 + E = 4 + E = 9

  So, E = 5 ----(3)

  Thousand digits: A + D = 15

  A & D will be 6 & 9

  Difference between A and D = 9 - 6 = 3

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Q 37. Number System

How many integers are there between 1 and 100 which have 4 as a digit but are not divisible by 4?

a) 5
b) 11
c) 12
d) 13
Answer: c
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  The integers between 1 and 100 which have 4 as a digit are:

4, 14, 24, 34, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 54, 64, 74, 84 and 94

  So, there are a total 19 such integers.

  Out of these, the integers which are divisible by 4 are:

  4, 24, 40, 44, 48, 64 and 84

  So, the number of integers not divisible by 4 = 19 – 7 = 12 integers

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Q 56. Number System

What is the remainder when 51x27x35x62 x 75 is divided by 100?

a) 50
b) 25
c) 5
d) 1
Answer: a
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Multiplying the digit at ones place of each term in the product

1×7×5×2×5= 35×10= 350

Diving this by 100 we get remainder as 50

So the remainder when 51×27×35×62×75 is 50 when divided by 100.

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Q 58. Number System

For what value of n, the sum of digits in the number (10n + 1) is 2?

a) For n=0 only
b) For any whole number n
c) For any positive integer a only
d) For any real number n
Answer: b
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Given number, N = (10n + 1)  Hence, sum of digits of number N will always be 2 if n = 0, 1, 2, 3.. or if n is any whole number.

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Q 9. Number System

The number of times the digit 5 will appear while writing the integers from 1 to 1000 is

a) 269
b) 271
c) 300
d) 302
Answer: c
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From 1 to 1000, the numbers in which 5 can occur could be of one digit, two digits or three digits.

Case I – If the number is of one digit – 5 will appear only one time, i.e. in 5.

Case II – If the number is of two digits – then

(a) There is only one 5, this can happen in two ways _5 and 5_. In the first case (_5) the blank Place can be filled in 8 ways(as 0 and 5 cannot appear at that place), while in the second case (5_) the blank place can be filled in 9 ways (5 cannot appear there). Total 9 + 8 = 17 ways.

(b) There are two 5s. In this case only ONE possibility.

Case III – If the number is of three digits – then

(a) Only one 5. Then, 5 can occupy three positions. 5 _ _ or _ 5 _ or _ _ 5. In the first case (5_ _), remaining two positions can be filled in 9 way each. So total 9 × 9 = 81 possibilities. In the second case (_ 5 _) first position can be filled in 8 ways and last position can be filled in 9 ways. So total 9 × 8 = 72 possibilities. Same will be true for the third (_ _ 5) case. So total 72 possibilities.

(b) Only two 5. This can be done in three ways 55_ or 5_5 or _55. In first (55_) and second (5_5) case it can be filled in 9 ways each. While in the third case (_55) it can be filled in 8 ways. So total 9 + 9 + 8 = 26 possibilities.

(c) All three digits are 5. This can be done in only ONE way. i.e, 555.

So, total = 1 + 17 + 1 + 81 + 72 + 72 + 26 + 1 = 271. Ans.(b)

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Q 33. Number System

The ratio of a two-digit natural number to a number formed by reversing its digits is 4: 7. The number of such pairs is

a) 5
b) 4
c) c
d) 2
Answer: b
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  Let the ten's digit of two digit number ab be 'a' and unit’s digit be 'b'.

  So the number will be of the form 10a + b.

  After reversing the digits the number will be 10b + a.

  By the condition given in question we have (10a+b)/(10b+a)=4/7 which means a/b=1/2

  So by putting the values, total possible pairs (12, 21), (24, 42), (36, 63), (48, 84).

  Thus, four pairs are possible.

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Q 53. Number System

A printer numbers the pages of a book starting with 1 and uses 3089 digits in all. How many pages does the book have?

a) 1040
b) 1048
c) 1049
d) 1050
Answer: c
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  Digits required to print one digit numbers (1 to 9) = 9×1 = 9

  Digits required to print two digit numbers (10 to 99) = 90 × 2 = 180

  Digits required to print three digit numbers (100 to 999) = 900 × 3 = 2700.

  So, upto 999 pages we have 2700 + 180 + 9 = 2889 digits.

  Now from here onwards each number will use 4 digits and we are remaining with 3089 - 2889 = 200 digits.

  So 200/4 = 50 more numbers are there. i.e., 999 + 50 = 1049 pages in the book.

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Q 58. Number System

Consider two statements S1 and S2 followed by a question: 
    S1: p and q both are prime numbers.
    S2: p + q is an odd integer.

Question: Is pq an odd integer? 

Which one of the following is correct?

a) S1 alone is sufficient to answer the question
b) S2 alone is sufficient to answer the question
c) Both S1 and S2 taken together are not sufficient to answer the question
d) Both S1 and S2 are necessary to answer the question
Answer: b
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1. Correct Answer: Option B: S2 alone is sufficient to answer the question.
 2. Explanation:
     Let's analyze the statements and the question step by step:
     ● Statement S1: p and q both are prime numbers.  
           ○ Prime numbers are numbers greater than 1 that have no divisors other than 1 and themselves.
           ○ The smallest prime number is 2, and all other prime numbers are odd.
           ○ If both p and q are prime, they could either both be odd or one could be 2 (the only even prime) and the other an odd prime.
     ● Statement S2: p + q is an odd integer.  
           ○ The sum of two numbers is odd if and only if one of the numbers is even and the other is odd.
           ○ Since 2 is the only even prime number, one of p or q must be 2, and the other must be an odd prime number.
     Question: Is pq an odd integer?
         ○ For pq to be odd, both p and q must be odd.
         ○ From S2, we know that one of the numbers must be 2 (even) and the other must be odd.
         ○ Therefore, pq will be even because multiplying an even number (2) by any other number results in an even product.
     Conclusion:
     ● S1 alone is not sufficient because it does not specify the parity of p + q.  
     ● S2 alone is sufficient because it directly leads to the conclusion that one of the numbers is 2, making pq even.  
         ○ Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: S2 alone is sufficient to answer the question.
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Q 60. Number System

Number 136 is added to 5B7 and the sum obtained is 7A3, where A and B are integers. It is given that 7A3 is exactly divisible by 3. The only possible value of B is

a) 2
b) 5
c) 7
d) 8
Answer: d
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  It is given 136 + 5B7 = 7A3.

  Add the unit’s numbers to get 6 + 7 = 13. So, carry over 1.

=> 1 + 3 + B = 1A => 1 + 3 + B = 10 + A => B – A = 6.

  Which means if A = 0, B = 6; if A = 1, B = 7, if A = 2, B = 8 and if A = 3, B = 9.

  But given 7A3 is completely divisible by 3. So, as per rules of divisibility, 7 + A + 3 = 10 + A should also be completely divisible by 3.

  So the possible values of A are 2, 5 and 8. (12 / 15 / 18 divisible by 3) Out of these, only 2 satisfies both the conditions so A = 2, so B = 8

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Q 73. Number System

How many triplets (x, y, z) satisfy the equation x+y+z=6, where x, y and z are natural numbers?

a) 4
b) 5
c) 9
d) 10
Answer: d
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  We get 10 sets of triplets : (1,2,3), (1,3,2), (2,1,3), (2,3,1), (3,1,2), (3,2,1),(1,1,4), (1,4,1), (4,1,1), (2,2,2).

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Q 75. Number System

An 8-digit number 4252746B leaves remainder 0 when divided by 3. How many values of B are possible ?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 6
Answer: c
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  This is a question based on rules of divisibility.

  The rule of divisibility of 3 is that the sum of all the digits of the number should be divisible by 3. We have 4 + 2 + 5 + 2 + 7 + 4 + 6 + B = 30 + B which is completely divisible by three.

  So B can take value as 0, 3, 6, or 9.   Hence 4 values are possible for B.

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Q 2. Number System

Consider the following sum: +1+2+3+1=21. In the above sum, stands for

a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 8
Answer: d
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  •   The given expression can be expanded as:
  •   x + 10 + x + 20 + x + 10(x) + 3 + 10(x) + 1 = 210 + x
  •   On solving, we get: x = 8.
  •   Here we used the concept of face value and place value - a number 2• can be 25 = 20 + 5 = 2x10 + 5.
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Q 24. Number System

X and Y are natural numbers other than 1, and Y is greater than X. Which of the following represents the largest number?

a) XY
b) X/Y
c) Y/X
d) (X+Y)/XY
Answer: a
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  •   Let's assume  X=2 and  X=2 and =3
  •   XY = 6, X/Y= 0.6, Y/X= 1.5, (X+Y)/XY= 5/6= 0.83
  •   So, XY is the highest number.
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Q 34. Number System

A number consists of three digits of which the middle one is zero and their sum is 4. If the number formed by interchanging the first and last digits is greater than the number itself by 198, then the difference between the first and last digits is

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: b
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  •   Let the three-digits number be 100a + 10b + c.
  •   b = 0
  •   a + b + c = 4, or a + c = 4
  •   100c + a = 100a + c + 198
  •   99c - 99a = 198
  •   99(c - a) = 198
  •   c - a = 2. Ans is b
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Q 36. Number System

While writing all the numbers from 700 to 1000, how many numbers occur in which the digit at hundred's place is greater than the digit at ten's place, and the digit at ten's place is greater than the digit at unit's place?

a) 61
b) 64
c) 85
d) 91
Answer: c
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  •   For numbers from 700 to 1000, the digit at hundred's place can be 7, 8 or 9. So, three possibilities are there.
  •   Now, for the digit at ten's place to be greater than the digit at unit's place, total numbers is equal to the value of ten's digit. For example, for 2 at ten's digit, numbers can be 20, 21 (total 2). Similarly, for 6 at ten's place, numbers can be 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65 (total 6). 
  •   When the first digit is 7, total numbers are = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 21
  •   When the first digit is 8, total numbers are = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 = 28
  •   When the first digit is 9, total numbers are = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 = 36
  •   Therefore, required total numbers = 21 + 28 + 36 = 85.

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Q 77. Number System

If xy=8, then which of the following must be true?
 1. Both x and y must be positive for any value of x and y.
 2. If x is positive, y must be negative for any value of x and y
 3. If x is negative, y must be positive for any value of x and y
 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2 nor 3
Answer: d
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  •   Statement 1 is wrong because values can be x= 5 and y= -3
  •   Statement 2 is wrong because values can be x= 10, y= 2
  •   Statement 3 is wrong because values can be x= -1, y= -9
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Q 45. Number System

There are thirteen 2-digit consecutive odd numbers. If 39 is the mean of the first five such numbers, then what is the mean of all the thirteen numbers?

a) 47
b) 49
c) 51
d) 45
Answer: a
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  •   These are consecutive odd numbers. The mean of the first 5 such numbers will be third such number, which is given to be as 39.
  •   Hence, the series is: 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51 and so on.
  •   Now, mean of all the thirteen numbers = {[(13 -1)/2] + 1} th term = 7th term from the start, i.e. 47.
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Q 59. Number System

Certain 3-digit numbers have the following characteristics: 
     a. All the three digits are different.
     b. The number is divisible by 7.
     c. The number on reversing the digits is also divisible by 7.
How many such 3-digit numbers are there?

a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8
Answer: b
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  •   There are four such numbers: (168, 861) and (259, 952)
  •   To find such numbers, first list down all 3 digits divisible by 7. This will generate a large set. In this set, remove those whose all digits are not different.
  •   Among the remaining ones, look for the reverse digits pairings.
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Q 72. Number System

If R and S are different integers both divisible by 5, then which of the following is not necessarily true?

a) R – S is divisible by 5
b) R + S is divisible by 10
c) R * S is divisible by 25
d) R2 + S2 is divisible by 5
Answer: b
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  •   If R and S are multiple of 5, then R + S may or may not be divisible by 10.
  •   For example, if R = 20 and S = 15. We will see that only (b) is correct.
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Q 61. Number System

The letters L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, and T in their order are substituted by nine integers 1 to 9 but not in that order. 
1. 4 is assigned to P. 
2. The difference between P and T is 5. 
3. The difference between N and T is 3. 
4. What is the integer assigned to N?

a) 7
b) 5
c) 4
d) 6
Answer: d
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From the given information, we have P → 4

Now, difference between P and T = 5

  T— P = 5;  T — 4 = 5

]  T = 9

Now, again difference between N and T = 3

  T — N = 3;  9 — N = 3  ] N = 6

Hence, option (d) is correct.

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Q 61. Number System

A gardener has 1000 plants. He wants to plant them in such a way that the number of rows and the number of columns remains the same. What is the minimum number of plants that he needs more for this purpose?

a) 14
b) 24
c) 32
d) 34
Answer: b
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1. Correct Answer: Option B: 24
 2. Explanation:
     To solve this problem, we need to find the smallest perfect square greater than 1000. This is because the gardener wants the number of rows and columns to be the same, which implies a square arrangement of plants.
     1. Calculate the square root of 1000:
        \[
        \sqrt{1000} \approx 31.62
        \]
        Since the number of rows and columns must be an integer, we round up to the next whole number, which is 32.
     2. Calculate the perfect square of 32:
        \[
        32 \times 32 = 1024
        \]
     3. Determine the additional plants needed:
        The gardener currently has 1000 plants and needs 1024 plants to form a perfect square. Therefore, the number of additional plants required is:
        \[
        1024 - 1000 = 24
        \]
     Thus, the minimum number of plants the gardener needs more is 24.
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