Q 1 :

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Q 2 :

HCF Choice 8, 9 25 is

  • 8

  • 9

     

  • 25

     

  • 1

     

(4)

 



Q 3 :

Which of the following is not irrational?

  • (2 - 3)2

     

  • (2 + 3)2

     

  • (2 - 3)(2 + 3)

     

  • None of these

     

(3)

 



Q 4 :

The Product of a rational and irrational number is

  • Rational

     

  • Irrational

     

  • (a) or (b)

     

  • None of these

     

(3)

Explanation: Rational No. x Irrational No.

Case I: 12 × 3 =32 = Irrational no.

Case II: 01 × 3 = 0 = Irrational no.

 Product of rational no. and irrational no. may be rational no an irrational number



Q 5 :

The sum of a rational and irrational number is

  • Rational

     

  • Irrational

     

  • Both of above

     

  • None of these

     

(2)

 



Q 6 :

The product of two different irrational numbers is always

  • Rational

     

  • Irrational

     

  • Rational or Irrational

     

  • None of these

     

(3)

 



Q 7 :

The sum of two irrational numbers is

  • Irrational

     

  • Rational

     

  • Rational or Irrational

     

  • One

     

(3)

Explanation: Irrational no. + Irrational no.

Case I: 2 + 2 = 22

Case II: 2 + 3 and 2 - 3

2 + 3 + 2 - 3

= 4 = rational no.

 Sum of two irrational numbers is rational or irrational

 



Q 8 :

The product of three consecutive positive integers is divisible by

  • 4

     

  • 6

     

  • No common factor

     

  • Only 1

     

(2)

 



Q 9 :

The set A = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ...} represents the set of

  • Whole numbers

     

  • Integers

     

  • Natural numbers

     

  • Even numbers

     

(1)

 



Q 10 :

Which number is divisible by 11?

  • 1516

     

  • 1452

     

  • 1011

     

  • 1121

     

(2)

 



Q 11 :

LCM of the given number 'x' and 'y' where y is a multiple of 'x' is given by

  • x

     

  • y

     

  • xy

     

  • xy

     

(2)

 



Q 12 :

The largest number that will divide 398, 436 and 542 leaving remainders 7, 11 and 15 respectively is

  • 17

     

  • 11

     

  • 34

     

  • 45

     

(1)

Explanation: Algorithm 398 - 7 = 391; 436 - 11 = 425; 542 - 15 = 527

 HCF of 391, 425, 527 = 17



Q 13 :

There are 312, 260 and 156 students in class X, XI and XII respectively. Buses are to be hired to take these students to a picnic. Find the maximum number of students who can sit in a bus if each bus takes equal number of students

  • 52

     

  • 56

     

  • 48

     

  • 63

     

(1)

Explanation: HCF of 312, 260, 156 = 52

 



Q 14 :

There is a circular path around a sports field. Priya takes 18 minutes to drive one round of the field. Harish takes 12 minutes. Suppose they both start at the same point and at the same time and go in the same direction. After how many minutes will they meet?

  • 36 minutes

     

  • 18 minutes

     

  • 6 minutes

     

  • They will not meet

     

(1)

Explanation: LCM of 18 and 12 = 36

 



Q 15 :

Express 98 as a product of its primes

  • 22 × 7

     

  • 22 × 72

     

  • 2 × 72

     

  • 23 × 7

     

(3)

 



Q 16 :

Three farmers have 490 kg, 588 kg and 882 kg of wheat respectively. Find the maximum capacity of a bag so that the wheat can be packed in exact number of bags.

  • 98 kg

     

  • 290 kg

     

  • 200 kg

     

  • 350 kg

     

98 kg

Explanation: HCF of 490, 588, 882 = 98 kg

 



Q 17 :

m2 - 1 is divisible by 8, if m is

  • An even integer

     

  • An odd integer

     

  • A natural number

     

  • A whole number

     

(2)

 



Q 18 :

The product of a non-zero rational and an irrational number is

  • Always rational

     

  • Rational or Irrational

     

  • Alaways irrational

     

  • Zero

     

(3)

 



Q 19 :

The largest number that which divides 60 and 75, leaving remainders 8 and 10 respectively, is

  • 260

     

  • 75

     

  • 65

     

  • 13

     

(4)

Explanation: Subtract the remainder 8 and 10 from 60 and 75.

 



Q 20 :

The last number that is divisible by all the numbers from 1 to 5 (both inclusive) is

  • 5

     

  • 60

     

  • 20

     

  • 100

     

(2)

Explanation: LCM of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 = 60

 



Q 21 :

The last number that is divisible by all the numbers from 1 to 8 (both inclusive) is

  • 840

     

  • 2520

     

  • 8

     

  • 420

     

(1)

Explanation: LCM of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 = 23 × 3 × 5 × 7 = 840

 



Q 22 :

The product of two consecutive natural numbers is always

  • Prime number

     

  • Even number

     

  • Odd number

     

  • Even or Odd

     

(2)

 



Q 23 :

If the HCF of 408 and 1032 is expressible in the form 1032 x 2 + 408 x p, then the value of p is

  • 5

     

  • – 5

     

  • 4

     

  • – 4

     

(2)

Explanation HCF of 408 and 1032 is 24,

 1032 x 2 + 408 x (p) = – 24

408p = 24 – 2064

408p = 0150 2040

p = - 2040408 = - 5



Q 24 :

The number in the form of 4p + 3, where p is a whole number, will always be

  • Even

     

  • Odd

     

  • Even or Odd

     

  • Multiple of 3

     

(2)

Explanation: 

p = 1                    p = 24(p) + 3 = 7       4(p) + 3 = 11

 



Q 25 :

If p2 = 3250, then p is a/an

  • Whole number

     

  • Integer

     

  • Rational Number

     

  • Irrational number

     

(3)

We have, p2 = 3250 = 1625

 p = ± 45 (Rational Number)

 



Q 26 :

The LCM of smallest 2-digit number and smallest composite number is

  • 12

     

  • 4

     

  • 20

     

  • 40

     

(3)

Smallest 2 digit number = 10 = 2 x 5

Smallest composite number = 4 = 22

 LCM (10, 4)22 x 5 = 20

 



Q 27 :

The ratio of HCF to LCM of the least composite number and the least prime number is:

  • 1 : 2

     

  • 2 : 1

     

  • 1 : 1

     

  • 1 : 3

     

(1)

Least Composite number is = 4 = 22

Least Prime number is 2 = 21

HCF (4, 2) is 21 = 2

LCM (4, 2) is 22 = 4

 HCFLCM = 24 = 12 i.e., 1 : 2



Q 28 :

To enhance the reading skills of grade X students, the school nominates you and two of your friends to set up a class library. There are two Sections - Section A and Section B of grade X. There are 32 students in Section A and 36 students in Section B.

Q: If the product of two positive integers is equal to the product of their HCF and LCM is true then, the HCF (32, 36) is

  • 2

     

  • 4

     

  • 6

     

  • 8

     

(2)

Explanation: HCF x LCM = 32 x 36

HCF = 32 × 36LCM = 1152288 = 4

HCF = 4