01.

Number System
(c) 35 412
Type - 1 412
= 51.5 (Not completely divisible)
8
1. Which of the following numbers is divisible
(d) 35 552
completely by both 9 and 11 ?
(a) 277218 (b) 10098 552
= 69 (Completely divisible)
(c) 12345 (d) 181998 8
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II) Hence, option (c) is not divisible by 8.
Ans. (b) : Divisibility rule of 9 - 4. If the 7 digit number 504x5y3 is divisible by 11,
When the sum of the digits of a number is divisible by 9 then one of the values of the sum of x and y is:
then the number is also divisible by 9. (a) 11 (b) 5
Divisibility rule of 11 - (c) 17 (d) 7
When the difference between the sum of the digit in RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II)
even and odd place of a number is 0 (zero) or a multiple Ans. (c) : Given, 504x5y3
of 11, then the number will also be divisible by 11. Divisibility rule of 11:- If the difference of the sum of
From option (b), digits at even place and at odd place is zero or divisible
1 + 0 + 0 + 9 + 8 = 18 by 11 then the given number will be divisible by 11.
i.e. 18 is divisible by 9 504x5y3
∴ Option (d) us divisible by 9. (0 + x + y) – (5 + 4 + 5 + 3)
And x + y – 17 = 0
10098 = (9 + 0) – (8+0+1) = 9–9 = 0 x + y = 17
Hence option (b) 10098, is divisible by both 9 and 11. Hence, Sum of x + y = 17
2. Which of the following numbers is NOT 5. If 11-digit number 88p554085k6, k ≠ p, is
divisible by 9 ? divisible by 72, then what is the value of (3k +
(a) 49104 (b) 77832 2p)?
(c) 35253 (d) 45390 (a) 12 (b) 7
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II) (c) 13 (d) 23
Ans. (d) : Divisibility rule of 9 : A number whose sum RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II)
of its digit is exactly divisible by 9 then the number is Ans. (c) : Given,
always divisible by 9. 88p554085k6 Where, k ≠ p
from options - Note- The number which is divisible by 72 is also
(a) 49104 → 4 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 4 = 18, divisible by 9. divisible by 8 and 9.
(b) 77832 → 7 + 7 + 8 + 3 + 2 = 27, divisible by 9. Divisibility rule of 8– If the last three digit of the
(c) 35253 → 3 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 3 = 18, divisible by 9. number are divisible by 8, then the number will be
(d) 45390 → 4 + 5 + 3 + 9 + 0 = 21, not divisible by 9. divisible by 8.
Divisibility rule of 9– If the sum of the all digits of a
3. Which of the following number is NOT given number is divisible by 9, then number will be
divisible by 8? divisible by 9.
(a) 35792 (b) 35112
(c) 35412 (d) 35552
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III)
Ans. (c) : Divisibility rule of 8- If the last three digits of
a number are divisible by 8, then the number is
completely divisible by 8. 88p554085k6
from the given options - On putting, k = 3
(a) 35 792
536
792 = 67 (Completely divisible by 8)
= 99 (Completely divisible) 8
8
(b) 35 112 and On putting p = 2
112 8+8+ 2+5+5+ 4+0+8+5+3+6
= 14 (Completely divisible) 9
8
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 54 Ans. (b) : Divisibility rule of 9 - If the sum of the digits
= = 6 (Completwly divisible) are divisible by 9, then the number is divisible by 9.
9
Number - 4a5124356789734
Then, (3k + 2p)
On divided by 9 -
= 3×3+2×2
= 13 4 + a + 5 +1+ 2 + 4 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 7 + 3 + 4
9
6. Find the remainder, when 171 × 172 × 173 is
a + 68 4 + 68 72
divided by 17. = ⇒ On putting a = 4 ⇒ = =8
(a) 9 (b) 8 9 9 9
(c) 6 (d) 7 Hence the value of a = 4
RRB Group-D 29/08/2022 (Shift-III) 10. If the 8 digit number 3x5479y4 is divisible by
Ans. (c) : According to the question, 88 and the 8 digit number 425139z2 is divisible
by 9, then find the maximum possible value of
171 × 172 × 173 (3x + 2y – z).
17 (a) 33 (b) 37
(170 + 1) × (170 + 2 )(170 + 3) (c) 25 (d) 35
⇒ RRB Group-D 09/09/2022 (Shift-III)
17
1× 2 × 3 Ans. (a) : On dividing 3x5479y4 by 88 ie. 8 and 11
⇒ Divisibility rule of 8 - If the last three digits of the given
17 number are divisible by 8, then it will be divisible by 8.
6 Maximum possible value = 8
⇒
17 984
⇒ 6 (Remainder) = 123
8
Hence option (c) is correct. Divisibility rule of 11 - The given number can only be
7. When a number is divided by a divisor, the completely divided by 11 if the difference of the sum of
remainder is 16. When twice the original digits at odd place and sum of digits at even place in a
number is divided by the same divisor, the number is 0 or mutiple of 11.
remainder is 3. Find the value of that divisor 3x547984⇒ (4+9+4+x) ~ (8+7+5+3)
(a) 29 (b) 51 17+x ~ 23 = 0
(c) 23 (d) 53 x=6
RRB Group-D 30/08/2022 (Shift-II) On dividing 425139z2 by 9
Ans. (a) : Let, the original number be N, the divisor be Divisibility rule of 9 :- If the sum of the digits of a
d, quotient be q. number are divisible by 9, then the number is divisible
N = dq + 16 by 9.
∴ 2 N = 2(dq + 16) 4 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 9 + z + 2 26 + z
2 N = 2dq + 32 =
9 9
When (2dq + 32) is divided d then remainder is 3. On putting z = 1
2dq is completely divisible by d, then
26 + 1 27
∴ Required number = 32 – 3 = 29 = =3
9 9
8. If the number 6484y6 is divisible by 8, then find Hence,
the least value of y?
3x +2y –z = 3×6+2×8–1 = 33
(a) 3 (b) 4
(c) 1 (d) 7 11. When a number n is divided by 5, the
remainder is 2. When n2 is divided by 5, the
RRB Group-D 02/09/2022 (Shift-II) remainder will be:
Ans. (c) : Divisibility rule of 8 - If the last three digits (a) 3 (b) 1
of the given number are divisible by 8 then it will be (c) 4 (d) 0
divisible by 8. RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
On putting Least value of y = 1 Ans. (c) : Number = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder
Number = 648416 According to question,
416 n=5×q+2
Divided by = = 52 On squaring both the sides,
8
n2 = 25q2 + 4 + 20q
9. If the 15 digit number 4a5124356789734 is
On dividing by 5 –
divisible by 9, then the value of "a" is ............
(a) 1 (b) 4 n2 4
= 5q2 + + 4q or n2 = 5(5q2 + 4q) + 4
(c) 5 (d) 3 5 5
RRB GROUP-D – 22/09/2022 (Shift-III) Hence, required remainder will be 4.

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12. How many numbers of the first 100 positive Ans. (d) : Divisibility rule of 11–In a given number if
integers are divisible by 3 or 4 without a the difference of sum of all digit even place and placed
remainder? at odd place is zero or multiple of 11, then that number
(a) 50 (b) 5 will also be divisible by 11.
(c) 58 (d) 85 (9+2+8+6)–(3+4+x)
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 25 – (7+x) = 11
Ans. (a) : Total number of positive integers which is 18–x = 11
x = 18 – 11
100 Hence, x = 7
divisible by 3 = = 33
3 17. (4143 + 4343) is divisible by:
Total number of positive integers which is divisible by (a) 86 (b) 74
100 (c) 12 (d) 84
4 = = 25 RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
4 Ans. (d) : (xn + an) is divisible by (x + a), if the value
Total number of positive integers which is divisible by of n is odd
100 Q 43 is a odd number, therefore (4143 + 4343) will be
12 = =8
12 divisible by 41 + 43 = 84
Hence, the total number of positive integers which is 18. If pq is a two-digit number, then pq – qp will
divisible by 3 or 4. be completely divisible by:
= (33 + 25 – 8) (a) 9 (b) 7
= 50 (c) 6 (d) 5
13. How many numbers between 1 and 700 are RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
completely divisible by 17? Ans. (a) : Let the two digit number (pq) = 10x + y
(a) 42 (b) 41 Then, qp = 10y + x
(c) 45 (d) 46 According to the question,
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist pq – qp
Ans. (b) : Numbers between 1 and 700 which are = 10x + y – (10y + x)
exactly divisible by 17. = 10x + y – 10y – x
17, 34 ...........697. = 9x – 9y
l = a + (n–1) × d = 9 (x – y)
697 = 17+ (n–1)×17 Hence pq – qp will be completely divisible by 9.
680 = (n–1)× 17 19. If n is a natural number then n3–n is always
40 = n –1 divisible by……………
n = 41 (a) 8 (b) 6
Hence, required number (n) = 41 (c) 5 (d) 4
14. When 19300 is divided by 20, find the RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
remainder. Ans. (b) : Q n is a natural number.
(a) 2 (b) 1 ∴ n 3 − n = n(n 2 − 1) = n(n + 1)(n − 1)
(c) 3 (d) 4
n(n+1) (n–1) {Multiplication of three consecutive
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist natural numbers}
Ans. (b) : From question, On putting the value of n = 2
19
300
( 20 − 1)
300 n3 – n = n (n + 1) (n –1) = 2×3×1 = 6
⇒ ⇒ 0 + (–1)300 = 1(Remainder) Hence, it will always divisible by 6.
20 20 Note- The multiplication of three consecutive natural
15. Which of the following is the greatest three numbers will be always divisible by 6.
digit number that is divisible by 13?
(a) 990 (b) 575 20. A number when divided by 7 leaves a
(c) 988 (d) 908 remainder 4. What will be the remainder when
the square of the same number is divided by 7?
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (c) : Greatest three digit number = 999 (a) 2 (b) 4
999 11 (c) 1 (d) 3
On dividing by 13 = = 76 RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
13 13
Q 999 divided by 13 leaves remainder 11. Ans. (a) : Let, Quotient = n
∴ The greatest three digit number divisible by 13 = 999 Number = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder
– 11 = 988 Number = 7× n + 4 (Given, Remainder = 4)
16. The number 93248x6 are divisible by 11. Then On putting n = 1,
digit x is equal to.
(a) 5 (b) 2 Number = 7×1+ 4 = 11
(c) 8 (d) 7 On dividing the number by 7,
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Remainder = 4

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Hence, on dividing the square of 11 by 7 25.
In between 250–1000, how many numbers are
2 completely divisible by 5, 6 & 7.
(11) 121
Remainder = = =2 (a) 5 (b) 7
7 7 (c) 6 (d) 3
21. The smallest positive number which must be RRB NTPC 29.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
added to the greatest number of 4 digits in Ans. (d) : LCM of 5, 6, 7 –
order that the sum may be exactly divisible by
307 is: 2 5,6, 7
(a) 307 (b) 132 (c) 306 (d) 176 3 5,3, 7
RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 5 5,1, 7
Ans. (b) : The greatest number of 4 digits = 9999
7 1,1, 7
307)9999(32
1,1,1
− 921 2 × 3 × 5 × 7 = 210
789 Q Numbers from 250 to 1000 which are divisible by 5,
614 6, 7 will be always divisible by 210 or in multiples of
210.
175 Therefore, the numbers are 210 × 1, 210 × 2, 210 × 3,
Hence, the smallest number to be added = 307–175 210 × 4, 210 × 5 .......
= 132 210, 420, 630, 840, ..........
22. How many numbers from 3 to 60 are odd Hence, the required numbers = 3
numbers that are exactly divisible by 5?
26. The largest four-digit number that is exactly
(a) 7 (b) 5 (c) 8 (d) 6
divisible by 83 is:
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(a) 9936 (b) 9954
Ans. (d) : Odd numbers between 3 to 60 which
divisible by 5. (c) 9960 (d) 9966
5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55 RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
So total number of odd numbers from 3 to 60 which are Ans. (c) : The largest four-digit number = 9999
exactly divisible by 5 = 6. 83)9999(12
23. How many numbers between 300 and 1000 are
divisible by 7? 83
(a) 994 (b) 301 (c) 101 (d) 100 169
RRB NTPC 09.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
166
Ans. (d) : Total number of numbers between 1 and
1000 which are divisible by 7 39
1000 Therefore required number · 9999 – 39 = 9960
= = 142
7 Hence, 9960 is the largest four-digit number which is
Total number of numbers between 1 and 300 which are exactly divisible by 83.
divisible by 7
27. (47)25 – 1 is exactly divisible by:
300 (a) 21 (b) 24
= = 42
7 (c) 23 (d) 19
Hence, Total number of numbers between 1 and 300 RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
which are divisible by 7 between 300 and 1000
Ans. (c) : ( 47 ) − 1
25
= 142 − 42 = 100
24. Find the greatest number of five digits, which is an – bn is completely divisible by (a – b)
exactly divisible by 468. When n = odd numbers,
(a) 99684 (b) 99486 As per the question
(c) 99864 (d) 99468 n = 25 .....(Odd number)
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist a = 47, b = 1
Ans. (a) : The greatest number of five digits = 99999 Then,
468 ) 99999 ( 213 a – b = 47 – 1 = 46 = 2 × 23
936 Hence, 4725 – 1 is divisible by 23.
639 28. If 111 ..... 1 (n digits) is divisible by 9, then the
468 least value of n is:
(a) 18 (b) 12
1719
(c) 3 (d) 9
1404 RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
315 Ans. (d) : When the sum of all the digits of a number is
Required number = 99999 – 315 = 99684 divisible by 9, then number will be divisible by 9.

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Given number– = 371 × 121
• 111.............1 (n digits) = 371 × 112
• When n = 1, number is 1, which is not divisible by 9. Hence, given series will be divisible by 11.
• When n = 2, number is 11, which is a prime number
and thus not divisible by 9. 33. The smallest 5 digit number that leaves a
remainder of 6 when divided by 7 is :
• When n = 3, number is 111 and 1+1+1=3, which is
(a) 10009 (b) 10002
not divisible by 9.
(c) 10003 (d) 10007
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : Smallest number of 5 digits =10000
• When n = 9, number is 111111111 and 1+1+1+1+1+ 10000 
1+1+1+1= 9, which is divisible by 9 7  Remainder = 4
Hence, the least possible value of n is 9. Required number = 10000 + (6 – 4) = 10002
29. A number when divided by 280 leaves 73 as the
34. N is a whole number which when, divided by 6
remainder. When the same number is divided
leaves the remainder 4. Find the remainder
by 35, the remainder will be:
(a) 4 (b) 2 when 2N is divided by 6.
(c) 3 (d) 7 (a) 4 (b) 8
RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) 2 (d) Zero
RRB NTPC 28.04.2016 Shift : 1
Ans. (c) : Let number = N
N = 280K + 73 Ans : (c) Let the quotient be “a” when N is divided by 6.
= (35×8) K + 70 + 3 ∴ N = 6a + 4……….(i)
= 35 (8K + 2) + 3 By equation (i) ×2,
N = 35m + 3.....(i) (where, m = 8 K + 2) 2N = 2 × 6a + 8
or N = 35q + r ......(ii) 2N = 12a + 6 + 2
On comparing both equation, 2N = 6 (2a +1) + 2
r=3 Hence, the required remainder will be 2.
Hence, on dividing the same numbers by 35 the 35. Find the largest number of four digit that is
remainder will be 3. completely divisible by 49.
30. The least number that is divisible by all the (a) 9998 (b) 9994
numbers from 2 to 10 is– (c) 9992 (d) 9996
RRB RPF-SI -10/01/2019 (Shift-II)
(a) 2520 (b) 100
RRB Group-D – 18/09/2018 (Shift-II)
(c) 504 (d) 9
Ans : (d) The largest 4-digit number is 9999.
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (a) : Required number = LCM of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 49 ) 9999 (204
8, 9, 10 98
= 2, 3, (2×2), 5, (2×3), 7, (2×2×2), (3×3)×(2×5) 199
= 2×2×2×3×3×5×7 = 2520
196
31. How many numbers greater than 2 and less
than 30 are divisible by 1 and themselves 3
(a) 9 (b) 29 Hence, the required number = 9999-3 = 9996, which is
(c) 27 (d) 11 exactly divisible by 49.
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 36. What should be added to 135642 to get the
Ans. (a) : Prime number-The numbers which is only largest six digit number?
divisible by 1 and itself are known as prime number. (a) 864350 (b) 863357
The prime numbers greater than 2 and less than 30 are– (c) 864357 (d) 864347
RRB Group-D – 29/10/2018 (Shift-III)
= 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29 = Total 9 numbers
Ans : (c) Let the required number is x.
Hence, the required number = 9 Adding x to 135642 to get a largest six digit number
32. 371+372+373+374+375 is divisible by: ∴ 135642 + x = 999999
(a) 8 (b) 5 x = 999999 – 135642
(c) 11 (d) 7 x = 864357
RRB NTPC 08.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 37. Find the smallest four digit number that is
Ans. (c) : 371 + 372 + 373 + 374 + 375 divisible by 47.
= 3 71
(30 1 2
+3 +3 +3 +33 4
) (a) 1200
(c) 1034
(b) 1025
(d) 1360
=3 71
(1 + 3 + 9 + 27 + 81) RRB Group-D – 22/09/2018 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (c) : The smallest four digit number = 1000 41. Which of the following numbers is not divisible
21 by 8?
47 1000 (a) 12676 (b) 11504
(c) 12832 (d) 12360
94
RRB RPF Constable -24/01/2019 (Shift-II)
60 Ans : (a) From options,
47 12676
13 (a) =1584.5
8
Hence, the smallest four digit number divisible by 47, 11504
= 1000 + (47–13) 1000+34 = 1034 (b) = 1438
8
38. Find the least 6 digit number that is a multiple 12832
of 18. (c) = 1604
(a) 100000 (b) 999900 8
(c) 100008 (d) 100006 12360
RRB NTPC 29.04.2016 Shift : 1 (d) = 1545
8
Ans : (c) The smallest 6 digit number = 100000 Hence, the number 12676 is not divisible by 8.
5555
42. 276x1, is divisible by 3. What is the sum of the
18 100000
possible values of x?
90 (a) 18 (b) 21
100 (c) 12 (d) 15
90
RRB RPF SI-12/01/2019 (Shift-I)
Ans. (d) If the sum of all digits of a number is divisible
100 by 3, then the number will be divisible by 3.
90 276x1, is divisible by 3.
100 2 + 7 + 6 + x + 1 = 16 + x
The number will be completely divisible by 3, by
90
putting the possible values of x as 2, 8, and 5.
10 Hence, the sum of the possible values of x = 2+8+5 =15
The remainder is 10, hence 18 – 10 = 8 is added to the 43. By dividing 14528 by a certain number, Suresh
number will make it completely divisible. gets 83 as quotient and 3 as remainder. What is
Hence, the required number = 100000 + 8 = 100008 the divisor?
39. A student divided a number by 12 instead of 21 (a) 165 (b) 185 (c) 195 (d) 175
and received 35. Find the correct answer. RRB RPF SI -06/01/2019 (Shift-III)
(a) 20 (b) 15 (c) 26 (d) 25 Ans : (d) Let the divisor is ‘x’.
RRB JE - 26/05/2019 (Shift-II) Given- Dividend = 14528
Ans : (a) Let the number be x. Quotient = 83
According to the question, Remainder = 3
On dividing by 12, Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient + Remainder)
x
= 35 ⇒ 14528 · (x × 83) ± 3
12 ⇒ 83x = 14528 – 3
x = 35 × 12
x = 420 ⇒ 83x = 14525
The number is 420 14525
⇒x= ⇒ x = 175
Dividing 420 by 21- 83
420 44. If the number x4461 is divisible by 11, find the
= 20
21 value of x.
Hence, the correct answer = 20 (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5
40. Find the least number to be added to 231228 to RRB Group-D – 17/09/2018 (Shift-I)
make it exactly divisible by 33. Ans : (d) Rule of divisibility by 11-
(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 2 (d) 1 If the difference between sum of digits at even places
RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-III) and the sum of digits at odd places of a number is 0 or
Ans : (a) From question, is divisible by 11, then that number will also be
7006 divisible by 11.
33 231228 The number – x 4 4 6 1
x + 4 + 1 – ( 4 + 6) = 0
231 x + 5 – 10 = 0
× × ×228 x=5
198 45. Which number is divisible by 9?
(a) 56112 (b) 89445
30 (c) 49653 (d) 58556
Hence, the required number = 33 – 30 = 3 RRB Group-D – 03/10/2018 (Shift-II)
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Ans : (c) If the sum of all the digits of a number is 49. Find the least number to be added to 1739 so
divisible by 9, the number will also be completely that it is exactly divisible by 11.
divisible by 9. (a) 11 (b) 2
Hence, from options- (c) 1 (d) 10
(a) The sum of the digits of 56112 = 15 ( × ) RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 Shift : 1
(b) The sum of the digits of 89445 = 30 ( × ) Ans : (d) To get the required number divide 1739 by 11
(c) The sum of the digits of 49653 = 27 (√) then subtract the remainder from the divisor.
(d) The sum of the digits of 58556 = 29 ( × )
Hence, the number divisible by 9 = 49653 158
46. Which of the following numbers is divisible by 6? 11 1739
(a) 12378 (b) 12363 11
(c) 12370 (d) 12388
RRB Group-D – 05/12/2018 (Shift-I) ×63
Ans : (a) Divisibility rule by 6 – If a given number is 55
divisible by both 2 and 3 then the number will also be ×89
divisible by 6.
Divisibility rule by 2 – If the unit digit of a given 88
number is divisible by 2, then the number will also be ×1 be 11 – 1 = 10.
divisible by 2. Hence, the required number will
50. Find the remainder, when 310 is divided by 7.
Divisibility rule by 3 – If the sum of all the digits of the
number is divisible by 3, then the number will also be (a) 4 (b) 3
divisible by 3. (c) 5 (d) 6
From option (a)- 1 + 2 + 3 + 7 + 8 = 21 RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 Shift : 3
21 Ans : (a) 310 = 3×3×3×3×3×3×3×3×3×3
= =7 = 59049
3
Hence, the number 12378 is divisible by 6. 59049
∴
47. Choose the missing digit 'x' from the options 7
given for the number 987x54, so that the = 4 remainder
number is completely divisible by 6. 51. Which of the following numbers is divisible by 12?
(a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 1 (a) 93412 (b) 63412
RRB Group-D – 18/09/2018 (Shift-I) (c) 73412 (d) 83412
Ans. (c) : The given number will be divisible by 6 if it RRB ALP & Tec. (31-08-18 Shift-II)
is divisible by 2 and 3. Ans. (d) : The number which is divisible by 12, should
Divisibility rule by 2 – If the unit digit of a number is
be divisible by 3 and 4 also.
divisible by 2, then the number will also be divisible by 2.
If the sum of all the digits of a number is divisible by 3,
The unit digit of given number is 4, which is divisible
the number will also be divisible by 3.
by 2. If the last two digit of a number are divisible by 4, the
Divisibility rule by 3 – If the sum of all the digits of the
number will also be divisible by 4.
given number is divisible by 3, then the number willFrom option (d),
also be divisible by 3. Then 8+3+4+1+2 = 18, Which is divisible by 3.
9 + 8 + 7 + x + 5 + 4 33 + x
⇒ = The last 2-digit of the number are 12, Which is also
3 3 divisible by 4.
From option (c) on putting x = 3 Hence, the number 83412 is divisible by 12.
36 52. Which of the following numbers is divisible by 9?
= 12
3 (a) 56765 (b) 47862
Hence, the value of x will be 3. (c) 54321 (d) 87654
48. What number should be deducted from 1265 to RRB ALP & Tec. (30-08-18 Shift-III)
make it divisible by 29 exactly? Ans : (b) If the sum of all the digits of a number is
(a) 15 (b) 16 (c) 18 divisible by 9, the number will be divisible by 9.
(d) 17
Hence, from option (b),
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 Shift : 3
Ans : (c) 47862 ⇒ 4+7+8+6+2 = 27, which is divisible by 9.
Hence option (b) will be true.
43 53. If 3x2 + ax + 4 is perfectly divisible by x − 5,
29 1265 then the value of a is:
116 (a) − 12 (b) − 5
(c) − 15.8 (d) − 15.6
×105 RRB ALP & Tec. (09-08-18 Shift-II)
87 Ans : (c) According to the question,
18 3x2 + ax + 4 = 0 --------- (i)
Hence, 18 should be subtracted from 1265 to make it
completely divisible by 29. Q equation (i), is divisible by ( x − 5 )

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Hence, 57.
If 3 is added to each odd digit and 1 is
⇒ x–5=0 subtracted from each even digit in the number
42514563, what will be difference between the
⇒ x=5
highest and lowest digits thus formed?
Putting the value of x in equation (i),
(a) 2 (b) 7
3(5)2 + a × 5 + 4 = 0
(c) 5 (d) 8
75 + 5a + 4 = 0 RRB GROUP-D – 17/08/2022 (Shift-I)
5a = – 79 Ans. (b) : Given number = 42514563
a = – 15.8 According to the question, the number obtained by
54. The product of 4 consecutive numbers is adding 3 to the odd digit and substracting 1 from the
always divisible by which of the following even digit of the number is = 31843856
numbers? Hence required difference = 8 – 1 = 7
(a) 10 (b) 22 (c) 24 (d) 48 58. If 3 is added to each odd digit and 2 is
RRB RPF SI -05/01/2019 (Shift-I) subtracted from each even digit in the number
Ans : (c) Let 4 consecutive numbers are n, (n+1), (n+2) 6452851, what will be difference between the
and (n+3) respectively. largest and smallest digits thus formed?
According to the question, (a) 8 (b) 6
The Product of four consecutive numbers (c) 4 (d) 2
= n(n+1)(n+2)(n+3) RRB GROUP-D – 27/09/2022 (Shift-I)
Where n = 1,2,3,……. Ans. (a) : The number obtained by adding 3 to the odd
Putting n = 1, digit and substracting 2 from the even digit of the
Product, number is
· 1 (1+ 1) (1+ 2) (1 + 3) 6 4 5 2 8 5 1
= 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 = 24 –2 –2 +3 –2 –2 +3 +3
Putting n = 2, 4 2 8 0 6 8 4
Product of numbers, Hence the difference of largest and smallest digits
= 2×3×4×5 = 24 × 5 = 120
Hence, the product of 4 consecutive numbers is always = 8–0
divisible by 24. =8
55. When the number (5)501 is divided by 126 then 59. If 1 is subtracted from each odd digit and 1 is
the remainder will be? added to each even digit in the number
(a) 117 (b) 121 92379654, what will be the sum of the digits
(c) 89 (d) 125 which are second from the left and third from
RRB ALP CBT-2 Mec. & Diesel 21-01-2019 (Shift-I) the right?
(a) 6 (b) 8
Ans. (d) :
(c) 10 (d) 5
( 53 )
167
( 5) ( −1)
501 167
RRB GROUP-D – 18/09/2022 (Shift-II)
= = = Ans. (c) : The number obtained by adding 1 to the even
126 126 126
digit and substracting 1 from the odd digit of the
−1 number is 92379654
=
126
Remainder = 125
So the required sum = 3 + 7
Type - 2 = 10
60. The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is
56. If each even digit is divided by 2 and 2 is added 12. The number obtained by interchanging its
to each odd digit in the number 4723361, what digits exceeds the given number by 18. The
will be the sum of the largest and the smallest number is:
digits thus formed? (a) 76 (b) 67
(a) 12 (b) 10 (c) 11 (d) 9 (c) 27 (d) 57
RRB GROUP-D – 11/10/2022 (Shift-I) RRB GROUP-D – 16/09/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b) : Given, 4723361 Ans. (d) : Let the two digit number be 10x + y
According to the question, Number oblained by interchanging the digits = 10y + x
New number obtained by dividing each even digit by 2 According to the question,
and adding 2 to each odd digit.
x + y = 12 -------- (i)
( 7 + 2 ) ,   ( 3 + 2 )( 3 + 2 ) , (1 + 2 ) ⇒ 2915533
4 2 6 And, On reversing the digits,
2 2 2 (10y + x) – (10x + y) = 18
Hence Sum of largest digit and smallest digit = 9 + 1 y – x = 2 ------- (ii)
= 10 On adding eq. (i) and (ii)

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 x + y = 12 Ans. (a) : In Counting from 301 to 399, the digit 3
comes a total of 119 times.
−x + y = 2 66. Find the two-digit number such that the sum of
2y = 14 its digits is 8 and the digits of the number get
reversed when 36 is added to it.
y=7 (a) 71 (b) 35
x =5 (c) 62 (d) 26
Hence, number = 10x + y = 10 × 5 + 7 = 57 RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
61. In a five digit number, the digit in the hundred's Ans. (d) : Let number = 10x+y
place is 2 and the digit in the unit's place is twice Accoding to the question,
the digit in the hundred's place. The digit at x+y=8 …(i)
thousands place is zero. The digit in the ten (10x+y) + 36= 10y+ x
thousand's place is the sum of the digit in the 9y – 9x = 36
hundred's place and the digit in the unit's place. y – x = 4 …(ii)
The digit in the ten's place is the digit in the ten On solving equation (i) and equation (ii)
thousand's place minus 1. The number is: x=2
(a) 60234 (b) 60224 y=6
(c) 60254 (d) 60264 Hence, required number = 10x + y = 10 × 2 + 6 = 26
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 67. If the number 2893#$ is divisible by 8 and 5,
Ans. (c) : Let us assume the number = abcde then one possible choice of the digits that come
As per question, in the place of # and $ can be:
c=2 (a) 0, 2 (b) 2, 2
e=2×c (c) 0, 0 (d) 2, 0
e=2×2 RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
e=4 Ans. (d) : Divisibility rule of '5' ⇒ if a number has '0'
b=0 or '5' in its unit digit then it is completely divisible by 5.
a=2+4 Divisiblity rule of '8' ⇒ if the last three digits of a given
a=6 number are divisible by '8' then number will be always
d=6–1 divisible by 8.
d=5 from option 'd'
Putting all values, then the required number = 60254 On putting the value of # = 2 and $ = 0
62. What is the smallest four digit number formed 289320
by using the digits 3, 5, 0, 6? ⇒ 57864
(a) 3056 (b) 0356 5
(c) 0536 (d) 3506 289320
⇒ 36165
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 8
Ans. (a) : The smallest four-digit number formed by Hence, option (d) will be correct.
3,5,0,6 = 3056 68. If the largest 4–digit number is subtracted
63. What is the smallest five-digit number formed from the smallest 6-digit number, then the
by using the digits 2, 3, 4, 0, 5? remainder will be:
(a) 23045 (b) 20435 (a) 90000 (b) 99991
(c) 02345 (d) 20345 (c) 80001 (d) 90001
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : Largest 5 digit number = 99999
Ans. (d) : The smallest number of 6 – digit = 100000
Smallest 5 digit number = 10000
The smallest five digit number that can be formed from The largest number of 4 – digit = – 9999
the digits 2, 3, 4, 0, 5 is = 20345 Required number = 90001
64. Find sum of the smallest and the largest 69. How many significant digits are there to the
positive numbers of 6 digits which contains right of the decimal point in the product of
only digits 0, 4, 6 and each of these digits 95.75 and 0.02554?
appears at least once. (a) 5 (b) 3
(a) 666444 (b) 604604 (c) 4 (d) 6
(c) 666666 (d) 1066646 RRB NTPC 11.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (d) : 95.75 × 0.02554
Ans. (d) : According to the question- = 2.445455
Q Smallest 6 digit no = 400006 So the number obtained as the product of 95.75 and
Greatest 6 digit no = 666640 0.0254 will have 6 significant digits to the right of the
∴ Required sum = 400006 + 666640 = 1066646 decimal point.
65. How many times is digit 3 comes in counting 70. What is the value of the digits A and B?
from 301 to 399? BA × B3 = 57 A
(a) 119 (b) 11 (a) A = 2, B = 4 (b) A = 3, B = 5
(c) 121 (d) 21 (c) A = 5, B = 2 (d) A = 5, B = 3
RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Number System 17 YCT
Ans. (c) : From option (c) Putting the values of A and B Ans : (c) Let the two consecutive numbers be x and
in the equation. x+1.
A = 5, B = 2 According to the question-
BA × B3 = 57A 3x = 2 ( x + 1) + 5
25 × 23 = 575
575 = 575 ⇒ 3x = 2x + 7
Hence, option (c) will be correct. ⇒x=7
71. The difference between the greatest and the Hence, the required consecutive numbers will be 7 and 8.
smallest six-digit numbers is: 76. How many times does the digit 2 come in place
(a) 988888 (b) 999999 of tens in counting from 1 to 100?
(c) 888888 (d) 899999 (a) 20 (b) 11
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist (c) 10 (d) 19
Ans. (d) : The largest six digit number is 999999 RRB NTPC 31.03.2016 Shift : 1
The smallest six digit number is 100000 Ans : (c) From the digit come in place of tens in
∴ Required difference = 999999 – 100000 = 899999 counting, 1 to 10 = 0 time
72. The sum of the greatest and smallest numbers From 11 to 20 = 1 time
of six digits is: From 21 to 30 = 9 times
(a) 100000 (b) 199999 From 31 to 100 = 0 times
(c) 999999 (d) 1099999 ∴ Total required number = 1 + 9 = 10
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 77. How many times does the digit 5 come in the
Ans. (d) : According to question, counting from 1 to 100?
Greatest number of six-digit · 999999 (a) 21 (b) 22
(c) 20 (d) 19
Smallest number of six-digit · 100000
RRB RPF SI-16/01/2019 (Shift-I)
Hence required sum = 999999 + 100000
Ans : (c) The total numbers in which 5 comes from 1
= 1099999
to 49 = 5
73. The least number consisting of five - digit From 50 to 60, such number = 11
which is divisible by 97 is x. What is the sum of And from 61 to 100, such number = 4
the digits of x? Hence, total required number = 5 + 11 + 4 = 20
(a) 13 (b) 15
(c) 17 (d) 16
RRB ALP CBT-2 Physics & Maths 21-01-2019 (Shift-III) Type - 3
Ans. (c) : Minimum five - digit number = 10000
78. Find the total number of prime numbers less
97 10000(103 than 50.
−97 (a) 13 (b) 15
(c) 17 (d) 14
300 RRB Group-D 06/09/2022 (Shift-III)
−291 Ans. (b) : Total number of prime number less than 50 is
×9 15 which is as follows -
Hence, five - digit number that is divisible by 97 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47
x = 10000 + (97 –9) 79. What is the positive difference between the sum
x = 10000 + 88 of all prime numbers between 11 and 20 (both
x = 10088 included) and the sum of all prime numbers
Required sum = 1 + 0 + 0 + 8 + 8 between 30 and 50 (both included)?
= 17 (a) 139 (b) 141
74. How many total tens digit in the calculation (c) 137 (d) 135
from series 1 to 99? RRB GROUP-D – 15/09/2022 (Shift-III)
(a) 98 (b) 90 Ans. (a) : The sum of all prime numbers between 11
(c) 99 (d) 100 and 20 (both included) = (11 + 13 + 17 + 19) = 60
RRB RPF Constable -17/01/2019 (Shift-II) The sum of all prime number between 30 and 50 (both
Ans : (b) The number of tens digit from 1 to 10 = 1 included) = (31 + 37 + 41 + 43 + 47) = 199
The number of tens digit from 11 to 90 = 80 ∴ Required positive difference = 199 ~ 60
The number of tens digit from 91 to 99 = 9 = 139
Hence, the total number of tens from series 1 to 99
= 1 + 80 + 9 = 90 80. The greatest prime number less than 200 is:
75. Find two consecutive numbers where thrice the (a) 199 (b) 193
first number is more than twice the second (c) 197 (d) 191
number by 5. RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) 5 and 6 (b) 6 and 7
(c) 7 and 8 (d) 9 and 10 Ans. (a) : The greatest prime number less than 200 is
RRB NTPC 28.03.2016 Shift : 1 199.

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81. Which of the following numbers is prime? Ans. (c) : The number of all prime numbers less than 55
(a) 323 (b) 571 is 16
(c) 513 (d) 715 i.e. ⇒ (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43,
RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 47, 53)
Ans. (b) : According to option, 88. The number of pairs of twin primes between 1
571 is a prime number. Whereas 323 is divisible by 17, and 100 are:
513 is divisible by 3 and 715 is divisible by 5. (a) 7 (b) 8
82. Find the smallest three digit prime number? (c) 10 (d) 9
(a) 107 (b) 109 RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) 103 (d) 101 Ans. (b) : The number of pairs of twin primes between
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 1 and 100 are 8.
The numbers are -
Ans. (d) : The smallest three-digit prime number = 101
83. Which of the following pairs of numbers are {( 3,5) ,( 5,7) ,(11,13) ,(17,19) ,( 29,31) ,( 41,43) ,( 59,61) ,( 71,73)}
co-prime? Note- Twins prime numbers are that numbers whose
(a) 28, 81 (b) 12, 27 difference is 2.
(c) 21, 56 (d) 36, 20 89. The number that has factors other than 1 and
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist itself is called a ............. number.
Ans. (a) : Co-prime numbers are the numbers whose (a) Prime Number (b) Composite Number
common factor is only 1. (c) Even Number (d) Odd Number
Hence, in the given option (28, 81) are co-prime RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
numbers. Ans. (b) : Composite Number:- Numbers which have
84. One-third of the sum of all the prime numbers more than two factors.
greater than 5 but less than 18 is the square of: Ex- 4, 6, 8 -------
(a) 3 (b) 5 Prime Number:- Numbers which have only two factor
(c) 6 (d) 4 1 and itself is called prime number.
RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 90. Find the number of prime number less than 20.
Ans. (d) : Prime numbers greater than 5 but smaller (a) 9 (b) 7
than 18 = 7, 11,13, 17 (c) 10 (d) 8
According to the question- RRB NTPC 06.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : Prime mumber less than 20.
7 + 11 + 13 + 17 2, 3, 5, 7, 11,13, 17 and 19
=
3 Hence the number of prime number less than 20 = 8
48 91. Three prime number are arranged in
= = 16 = (4)2 descending order. If the product of the first two
3 is 323 and that of the last two is 221, then what
Hence, required number = 4 is the value of the biggest prime number?
85. Which of the following is a prime number? (a) 17 (b) 19
(a) 143 (b) 173 (c) 13 (d) 23
(c) 123 (d) 213 RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (b) : Let the consecutive prime numbers are x, y
Ans. (b) : Prime number are the numbers, which are and z in which x is biggest prime number.
only divisible by 1 and itself. According to the question,
From the given options- x × y = 323
(a) 143 is divisible by 11, so it is not a prime number. Taking
(b) 173 is divisible by 1 and itself, so it is a prime x = 19
number. y = 17
19 × 17 = 323
(c) 123 is divisible by 3, so it is not a prime number.
Taking y = 17 and z = 13
(d) 213 is divisible by 3, so it is not a prime number. And 17 × 13 = 221
86. Find the sum of prime no. between 50 and 60. So, the biggest prime number is = 19
(a) 118 (b) 114
(c) 110 (d) 112 92. How many of the integers between 109 and 121,
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist both inclusive, are prime numbers?
Ans. (d) : The prime number between 50 and 60– (a) 1 (b) 0
53 and 59 (c) 2 (d) 3
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Required Sum = 53 + 59 = 112
Ans. (c) : Two integers (109, 113) between 109 and 121
87. Find the number of all prime numbers less both inclusive are prime numbers.
than 55. 93. Which of the following numbers is prime?
(a) 18 (b) 17 (a) 263 (b) 243
(c) 16 (d) 15 (c) 253 (d) 273
RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB RPF Constable -17/01/2019 (Shift-III)
Number System 19 YCT
Ans : (a) To identify a prime number, compare the 100. Which of the following pairs are co-primes?
given number with its nearest square. For example (a) 348, 296 (b) 114, 213
option (a), 263 (Which is between the squares of 16 and (c) 59, 97 (d) 3025, 4920
17) RRB Group-D – 20/09/2018 (Shift-II)
2 Ans : (c) Such two numbers are called co-prime whose
16 = 256
HCF is 1.
172 = 289 In option (c) 59, 97 is the appropriate co-prime pair in
Then, divide the given number by all the prime numbers the alternatives.
below 16 and 17. If the number is not divisible by any 101. Which of the following numbers is divisible?
number then it is a prime number. (a) 719 (b) 709
⇒ 263 (is less than the square of 17) (c) 729 (d) 739
Which is not divisible by 2,3,5,7, 11 and 13. RRB Group-D – 20/09/2018 (Shift-I)
Hence, it is a prime number. Ans. (c) The number- 729 is divisible by 3, 9 and 81.
94. Find the largest two-digit prime number. 102. How many prime numbers are in first 100
(a) 93 (b) 89 (c) 91 (d) 97 natural numbers?
RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-II) (a) 25 (b) 27
Ans : (d) The number which is divisible by only 1 and (c) 24 (d) 26
itself is called prime number. RRB Group-D – 26/11/2018 (Shift-III)
Hence, It is clear that the largest two digit prime Ans : (a) Prime numbers in first 100 natural numbers =
number = 97 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53,
59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, 97
95. What will be the product of the smallest prime
Therefore, total such numbers are 25.
number (except 0) and any whole number?
(a) Always 0 103. Find out which of the following sets form co-
(b) Always 1 prime numbers.
(c) Always even number (a) (12, 7) (b) (21, 42)
(d) Always odd number (c) (3, 9) (d) (43, 129)
RRB RPF Constable -20/01/2019 (Shift-II) RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 Shift : 1
Ans : (c) The smallest prime number = 2, Ans : ( a ) Co-prime numbers- The set of two such
The result of the product of any whole number(except numbers whose HCF is 1, is called co-prime numbers.
0) and 2 is always an even number. ∴ In option (a), HCF of the numbers (12, 7) = 1
96. Find the sum of the prime numbers between 50 104. Which of the following is an odd composite
and 80. number?
(a) 392 (b) 390 (a) 13 (b) 17
(c) 463 (d) 396 (c) 12 (d) 15
RRB RPF Constable -18/01/2019 (Shift-I) RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 Shift : 2
Ans : (c) Sum of prime numbers between 50 and 80 = Ans : ( d ) In the given options odd composite number
will be 15.
53 + 59 + 61 + 67 + 71 + 73 + 79 = 463
105. Find the sum of first 8 odd prime numbers.
97. The sum of which four odd prime numbers is (a) 77 (b) 98
34? (c) 75 (d) 100
(a) 1, 3, 5, 7 (b) 3, 5, 7, 9 RRB NTPC 19.04.2016 Shift : 2
(c) 3, 5, 11, 13 (d) 3, 7, 11, 13 Ans : (b) First 8 odd prime numbers = 3, 5, 7, 11, 13,
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 Shift : 2 17, 19, 23
Ans : (d) From option- (d) Sum of the numbers = 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 + 19 + 23
3 + 7 + 11 + 13 = 34 = 98
98. In a prime number……... 106. How many prime numbers are between
(a) There are more than two divisors. positive integers 60 and 100?
(b) The number divided by itself and 1. (a) 9 (b) 6
(c) It has no divisor. (c) 7 (d) 8
(d) Is not a positive integer. RRB NTPC 06.04.2016 Shift : 1
RRB NTPC 30.03.2016 Shift : 2 Ans : (d) The prime numbers between 60 and 100 = 61,
Ans : (b) 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, 97
A prime number is divided by only itself and 1. Hence, Total 8 prime numbers will be between 60 and
99. How many total prime numbers are in first 200 100.
odd natural numbers? 107. Which of the following numbers is a prime
(a) 45 (b) 49 (c) 50 (d) 46 number?
RRB Group 'D' 07/12/2018 (Shift-I) (a) 121 (b) 141
Ans : (a) Total prime numbers in first 200 odd natural (c) 181 (d) 161
numbers = 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, RRB ALP & Tec. (21-08-18 Shift-II)
47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, 97, 101, 103, 107, Ans : (c) Prime numbers are divisible by 1 and itself
109, 113, 127, 131, 137, 139, 149, 151, 157, 163, 167, only.
173, 179, 181, 191, 193, 197, 199 = 45 Example:- 5,11,13,19

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From options, Number of packets required for 304 pencils
Factors of the numbers, 304
181 = 1, 181 = = 38 Packets.
8
121 = 1, 11, 121
141 = 1, 3, 47, 141 113. From 3/4 of a number P, Ramakrishna
161 = 1, 7, 23, 161 subtracts 2/3 of another number Q and obtain
Hence from the above it is clear that '181' is a prime 5/8 as the difference. What is the answer
number. Ramakrishna should obtain if he subtracts
eight times of Q from nine times of P?
108. Which of the following pairs is NOT a pair of
twin primes? 15 25
(a) (b)
(a) 11, 13 (b) 71, 73 2 4
(c) 131, 133 (d) 191, 193 20 25
RRB ALP & Tec. (21-08-18 Shift-II) (c) (d)
3 3
Ans : (c) From option (c), RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II)
Factor of 131 = 131, 1 and
Ans. (a) : According to the question,
Factors of 133 = 1, 7, 19, 133.
Hence, this pair is not a pair of twin primes. 3 2 5
P× − Q× =
109. Which of the following is the prime number 4 3 8
series from 1 to 20? 3P 2Q 5 9P − 8Q 5
(a) 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19 ⇒ − = ⇒ =
(b) 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19 4 3 8 12 8
(c) 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19 5 60
(d) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19
⇒ 9P − 8Q =   × 12 ⇒ 9P – 8Q =
8 8
RRB ALP & Tec. (20-08-18 Shift-I)
15
Ans : (c) Prime numbers:- The number which is ∴ 9P – 8Q =
divisible by 1 and itself only. 2
Hence, from options, the required series will be 1
2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19. 114. In a class of 80 students of the class likes
10
110. Calculate the difference between the largest 1
and the smallest two-digit prime number. chocolate D and of the class likes chocolate
(a) 82 (b) 83 20
(c) 84 (d) 86 E. What is the difference between the number
RRB RPF Constable -17/01/2019 (Shift-I) of students who like chocolate D and the
number of students who like chocolate E ?
Ans : (d) The largest two digit prime number = 97
(a) 2 (b) 9
The smallest two digit prime number = 11
Hence, the required number = 97 – 11 = 86 (c) 5 (d) 4
RRB NTPC (Stage-2) 17/06/2022 (Shift-I)
111. Which of the following number is not
composite? 1
Ans. (d) : Students who likes chocolate D · 80 × 10
(a) 209 (b) 203
(c) 161 (d) 109 ·8
RRB ALP & Tec. (14-08-18 Shift-I) 1
Ans : (d) The number is called composite number. Students who likes chocolate E · 80 ×
which is formed by multiplying whole numbers. 20
Hence, 209 = 11 × 19 ·4
203 = 7 × 29 Hence the required difference = 8–4 = 4
161 = 7 × 23 115. Sunita won 3/5 of the marbles that were there
But, 109 cannot be expressed in the form of factors in the beginning of the game. Ravi won 2/3 of
(except 1). So it is not composite. the remaining marbles while Sunny won the
remaining 60 marbles. How many marbles did
Type - 4 Sunita Win?
(a) 255 (b) 240
112. If each packet contains the same number of (c) 285 (d) 270
pencils and there are 96 pencils in all in 12 RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-I)
packets, how many packets will one have to Ans. (d) : Let, number of marbles be x.
purchase if one requires 304 pencils?
(a) 39 (b) 38 3x
Won by Sunita =
(c) 33 (d) 36 5
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –16/06/2022 (Shift-II) 3x 2x
Number of remaining marbles = x − =
Ans. (b) : ∵ Pencils present in 12 packets = 96 5 5
96 2x 2 4x
∵ Pencils present in 1 packet = = 8 Pencils Won by Ravi = × =
12 5 3 15

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According to the question, 118. A 3 digit number is such that the ratio of its
3x 4x units digit, tens digit and hundreds digit is 1 : 2
+ + 60 = x : 3. The sum of this number and the reversed
5 15 number obtained by reversing the order of its
 3x 4x  digits is 1332. Find the number.
60 = x–  +  (a) 246 (b) 414
 5 15 
(c) 123 (d) 369
13x RRB Group-D 26/08/2022 (Shift-III)
60 = x –
15 Ans. (d) :
Q
2x
= 60 ⇒ x = 450 Let three digit number · 100 × 3x + 10 × 2x + x
15 = 300x + 20x + x
3 = 321x
Number of marbles Won by Sunita = 450 × = 270 New number obtained by reversing the digits
5
116. The difference between two numbers is 18. If · 100 × x + 10 × 2x + 3x
the difference between their squares is 360, find = 100x + 20x + 3x
the larger number. = 123x
(a) 18 (b) 15 According to the question,
(c) 19 (d) 16 321x + 123x = 1332
RRB GROUP-D – 29/09/2022 (Shift-I) 444x = 1332
Ans. (c) : Let the smaller number = y X=3
and larger number = x Hence number · 100×3 + 10×2×3 + 3×3
According to the question, = 300 + 60 + 9
x – y = 18 ......... (i) = 369
x2 – y2 = 360
(x + y) (x – y) = 360 119. A man plants 21,025 mango trees in his garden
(x + y) 18 = 360 in such a way that there are as many rows as
there are mango trees in each row. Find the
x + y = 20 ..........(ii) number of rows.
On adding equation (i) and equation (ii) - (a) 135 (b) 125
x + y = 20 (c) 145 (d) 130
x − y = 18 RRB Group-D 30/08/2022 (Shift-II)
2x = 38 Ans. (c) : Let the number of rows in garden = x
x = 19 And number of tree in each row = x
y = 20 – x According to the question,
= 20 – 19 x × x = 21025
=1 x = 21025
Hence larger number = 19 and smaller number = 1 x = 145
117. A 91 cm long wire is cut into two pieces so that Hence, Number of rows in garden = 145
the length of one piece is three-fourth of the 120. The sum of two numbers is 27. Five times one
other. Find the length of the shorter piece. number is equal to 4 times the other. The
(a) 36.23 m (b) 39 cm smaller of the two numbers is :
(c) 42.17 cm (d) 38 cm (a) 12 (b) 11 (c) 13 (d) 15
RRB Group-D 22/08/2022 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D 30/08/2022 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b) : Let the length of second piece = x cm Ans. (a) : Let the numbers be x and y
3 3x According to the question :
Length of first piece = x × =
4 4 Q → x + y = 27 ––––––––(i)
According to the question, Q → 5x = 4y
3x 5x – 4y = 0 ––––––––(ii)
⇒ + x = 91
4 On solving equation (i) and (ii) :
⇒ 7x = 91 × 4 y = 15
91× 4 x = 12
⇒x=
7 Hence, the smaller number is 12.
length of second piece (x) = 52 cm 121. There are two consecutive natural numbers
3 such that the sum of their squares is 313. Find
Length of first piece = 52 × smaller of these two numbers.
4
= 39 cm (a) 12 (b) 14 (c) 15 (d) 13
Hence the length of the shorter piece = 39 cm RRB Group-D 24/08/2022 (Shift-I)

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Ans. (a) : 70
b=
Let two consecutive natural numbers are x and (x + 1) 2
According to the question. b = 35
x2 + (x + 1)2 = 313 Cost of one chair = `35
x2 + x2 + 1 + 2x = 313 So cost of 5 chairs = 5 × 35 = `175
2x2 + 2x = 312 124. The sum of two positive numbers is 45 and
x2 + x = 156 their difference is 19. What are the numbers?
x (x + 1) = 13 × 12 (a) 25, 20 (b) 32, 13
x =12 (c) 30, 15 (d) 31, 15
Hence, smaller of these two numbers = 12 RRB Group-D 01/09/2022 (Shift-III)
122. In a competitive exam, 3 marks are to be Ans. (b) : Let the numbers be x and y respectively
awarded for every correct answer and for According to the question,
every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted. x + y = 45 .......... (i)
Sindhu scored 80 marks in this exam. Had 4 x – y = 19 .......... (ii)
marks been awarded for each correct answer On adding equation (i) and equation (ii),
and 2 marks deducted for each incorrect 2x = 64
answer. Sindhu would have scored 90 marks. If
x = 64/2 = 32
Sindhu attempted all the questions, then the
number of questions in the test are : On putting the value of x in equation (i),
(a) 60 (b) 55 32 + y = 45
(c) 70 (d) 50 y = 45 – 32 = 13
RRB Group-D 09/09/2022 (Shift-I) Hence the numbers are 32 and 13.
Ans. (a) : Let the correct question = x 1 rd
125. Find the number whose part is 6 more than
incorrect question = y 3
According to the question, 1 th
3x – y = 80 ....... (i) its part.
5
4x – 2y = 90 ........ (ii) (a) 50 (b) 45 (c) 40 (d) 35
On multiplying by 4 in equation (i) and 3 in eq. (ii) RRB Group-D 06/09/2022 (Shift-II)
12x – 4y = 320 ....... (iii)
Ans. (b) : Let the number be x.
12x – 6y = 270 ...... (iv) According to the question.
– + – (on substracting)
1 1
2y = 50 x× − x× = 6
y = 25 3 5
On putting the value of y in equation (i), 5x – 3x = 15 × 6
3x = 80 + 25 2x = 90
105 x = 45
x= = 35 126. The sum of two numbers is 32 and one of them
3
Hence number of question in the test exceeds the other by 18. Find the greater
(x+y) = 35 + 25 number.
(a) 25 (b) 28 (c) 24 (d) 27
= 60
RRB Group-D 18/08/2022 (Shift-III)
123. The cost of 2 tables and 3 chairs is `540, while Ans. (a) : Let the greater number = a
that of 2 tables and 1 chair is `470. What is the and smaller number = b
cost of 5 chairs ?
According to the question,
(a) ` 245 (b) ` 205
a + b = 32 ..... (i)
(c) ` 175 (d) ` 185
a – b = 18 ......... (ii)
RRB Group-D 01/09/2022 (Shift-III) On adding eq. (i) and eq. (ii),
Ans. (c) : Let the cost by one table and chair be a and b 2a = 50
respectively. a = 25
According to the first condition, So,
2a + 3b = 540 .......... (i) b=7
According to the second condition,
Hence the greater number is 25.
2a + b = 470 ....... (ii)
On substracting equation (ii) from equation (i), 127. Three chairs and two tables cost Rs. 1,850. Five
chairs and three tables cost Rs. 2,850. Find the
2a + 3b = 540 cost of two chairs and two tables.
2a + b = 470 (a) 700 (b) 1,700
– – –
(c) 1,400 (d) 1,300
2b = 70 RRB Group-D 13/09/2022 (Shift-III)
Number System 23 YCT
Ans. (b) : Let the cost of chair and table be 'C' and 'T' 131. If the sum of two numbers is 25 and the
respectively. product is 136, then the sum of their cubes is :
According to the question, (a) 5425 (b) 5524
3C + 2T = 1850 ......... (i) (c) 4525 (d) 4524
5C + 3T = 2850 ........ (ii) RRB GROUP-D – 11/10/2022 (Shift-I)
On substracting eq. (i) × 3 from eq. (ii) × 2 - Ans. (a) : Let the numbers be a and b respectively.
10C + 6T = 5700 According to the question
9C + 6T = 5550 a + b = 25
C = `150 ab = 136
So, T = `700 Q [a3 + b3 = (a+b) (a2 + b2 – ab)]
Hence the cost of two chairs and two tables (a+b)2 = (25)2 (On squaring both side)
= 150 × 2 + 700 × 2 2 2
a + b + 2ab = 625
= 300 + 1400 a2 + b2 = 625 – 272
= `1700 a2 + b2 = 353
128. A number is split into two parts such that one a3 + b3 = 25 × (353 – 136)
part is 14 more than the other, and the ratio of a3 + b3 = 25 × 217
the two parts is 7 : 5. Find the number. a3 + b3 = 5425
(a) 49 (b) 35 (c) 84 (d) 54
RRB GROUP - D – 29/09/2022 (Shift–II) 132. The product of two consecutive positive natural
numbers is 72. The greater of the two numbers
Ans. (c) : is:
Let number be x
First part = x + 14 (a) 12 (b) 24
Second part = x (c) 9 (d) 8
According to the question, RRB GROUP-D – 18/09/2022 (Shift-II)
x + 14 7 Ans. (c) : Let the two consecutive positive natural
= number be x and (x + 1) respectively.
x 5
5x + 70 = 7x So, According to the question,
2x = 70 x(x + 1) =72
x = 35 x2 + x – 72 = 0
129. If one-third of a number is 6 more than the x2 + 9x – 8x – 72 = 0
number itself, then find the number. (x + 9) (x –8) = 0
(a) –7 (b) –6 (c) –5 (d) –9 ∴x=8
RRB GROUP-D – 27/09/2022 (Shift-I) Hence the greater number = x + 1
Ans. (d) : Let the number be x. ⇒ 8 + 1= 9
According to the question, 133. The sum of two numbers is 20 and their
x difference is 16. The ratio of the larger number
= x+6
3 to the smaller number is:
x (a) 1 : 9 (b) 11 : 2
−x =6 (c) 2 : 11 (d) 9 : 1
3
−2x RRB GROUP-D – 15/09/2022 (Shift-III)
=6 Ans. (d) : Let the two numbers be x and y
3
According to the question,
x = −9 x + y = 20 ...... (i)
130. Ujjwal has `5,250 in currency notes of x – y = 16 ....... (ii)
denominations `50, `100 and `200. The On adding eq. (i) and eq. (ii)
number of notes of each denomination are 2x = 36
equal. How many notes in total does Ujwal x = 18
have ?
∴ y = 20 – 18 = 2
(a) 30 (b) 45 (c) 60 (d) 15
Hence the Required ratio = 18 : 2
RRB GROUP-D – 11/10/2022 (Shift-I)
=9:1
Ans. (b) : Let Ujjwal have ` 3x notes because notes of
each denomination are equal. 134. Three chairs and two tables cost `7,000 and
According to the question, five chairs and three tables cost `11,000. What
50x + 100x + 200x = 5250 is the cost of four chairs and two tables ?
350x = 5250 (a) ` 9,600 (b) ` 9,000
x = 15 (c) ` 6,000 (d) ` 8,000
∴Total number of notes = 3x RRB Group-D 08/09/2022 (Shift-II)
= 15 × 3 Ans. (d) : Let the price of chair and table be x and y
= 45 respectively.

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According to the question, 1 1 x+y
3x + 2y = 7000 .......... (i) Sum of reciprocal of numbers = + =
x y xy
5x + 3y = 11000 ....... (ii)
From equation (i) and (ii)
On multiplying by 5 in eq. (i) and 3 in eq. (ii)
15x + 10y = 35000 40 2
= ⇒
15x + 9y = 33000 (On substracting) 60 3
– – – 138. What is the sum of the cubes of the natural
× numbers from 5 to 14?
(a) 10930 (b) 10925
y = 2000
(c) 10935 (d) 10920
On putting the value of y in eq. (i) - RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
3x + 2 × 2000 = 7000
Ans. (b): The sum of the cubes of natural number
3x = 7000 – 4000
 n ( n + 1) 
2
x = ` 1000 =  
∴ Cost of four chairs and two tables  2 
= 4 × 1000 + 2 × 2000
Sum of cubes of all natural numbers from 5 to 14
= ` 8000
· [Sum of cubes of number 1 to 14] – [Sum of cubes
135. Pragya invited male and females to her of numbers 1 to 4 ]
birthday party in the ratio of 7 : 6. If the 2 2
number of males in the party were 56, then the 14(14 + 1)   4(4 + 1) 
= −
  2 
total number of guests attending the party were?  2
(a) 48 (b) 104 = (105) – (10)2
2

(c) 108 (d) 112 = 11025 – 100 = 10925

RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 139. If the difference between squares of two
Ans. (b) : Let number of males = 7x consecutive positive odd integers is 56, then the
and, number of female = 6x two consecutive odd integers are.
According to the question- (a) 17,19 (b) 13,15
7x = 56 (c) 11,13 (d) 15,17
x=8 RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
∴ Total number of guests = 7x + 6x
= 13x Ans. (b) : Suppose first odd number = a
= 13 × 8 and, second consecutive odd number = a+2
= 104 According to the question,
(a+2)2 – (a)2 = 56
136. What is the sum of the cube of the natural
numbers from 1 to 10, both inclusive? a 2 + 4 + 4a − a 2 = 56
(a) 3023 (b) 3025 52
(c) 3024 (d) 3022 a=
= 13
4
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
First Number (a) = 13
Ans. (b) : The sum of the cube of the natural numbersSecond Number (a + 2) = 13+2 = 15
from 1 to 10–
140. An orchard has 5776 trees and the
= 13 + 23 + 33 + 43 + 53 + 63 + 73 + 83 + 93 + 103
arrangement of trees is such that there are as

2 2
 10 × 11  3  n(n + 1)   many rows as there are trees in a row. Then the
=   Q Σn =  2   number of rows is:
 2      (a) 48 (b) 76
100 × 121 (c) 65 (d) 56
= = 3025 RRB NTPC 13.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
4
Ans. (b) : Let the number of trees be X and the number
137. The sum of two numbers is 40 and their of rows also X.
product is 60. The sum of their reciprocals is: According to the question,
3 3 X × X = 5776
(a) (b)
4 2 X2 = 5776
2 1 X = 76
(c) (d) Hence, the number of rows (X) = 76
3 2
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 141. What is the sum of the squares of the numbers
Ans. (c) : Let the two numbers are x and y from 3 to 18?
According to the question, (a) 2103 (b) 2102
x + y = 40 .............(i) (c) 2101 (d) 2104
and x × y = 60 ..........(ii) RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist

Number System 25 YCT

Ans. (d) By equation (i) and (ii)
n ( 2n + 1)( n + 1) 25 + 15
Sum of squares of the first 'n' terms = ⇒ a= = 20
6 2
25 − 15
Sum of squares of numbers form 3 to 18 b= =5
= (12 + 22 + 32 + 42 + ....... + 182 ) – (12 + 22 )
2
Hence, the ratio of the numbers a : b = 20 : 5 = 4 : 1
18 (18 × 2 + 1)(18 + 1) 145. The sum of two number is 16 and their product
= –5 is 63. The sum of their reciprocal is equal to:
6
18 × 37 × 19 16 63
= –5 (a) (b)
6 63 16
= 2109 – 5 8 60
(c) (d)
= 2104 63 63
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
142. The sum of two numbers is 20 and their Ans. (a) : Let the numbers be x and y
product is 96. What is the difference between According to the question,
the two numbers?
x + y = 16 ________ (i)
(a) 4 (b) 5
and x × y = 63 ________ (ii)
(c) 6 (d) 8
1 1
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage I then, + =?
Ans. (a) : Let the two numbers are x and y. x y
According to the question, x + y 16
x + y = 20 =
xy 63
xy = 96 146. The difference between two numbers which are
(x + y)
2
From, x–y= − 4xy in the ratio 5 : 3 is 50. What is the product of
the numbers?
(a) 1035 (b) 9375
( 20 )
2
= − 4 × 96
(c) 8575 (d) 9975
= 400 − 384 RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : Let the numbers are 5x, 3x
= 16 As per question,
=4 5x–3x = 50
143. If the sum of two numbers is 30 and the 2x = 50
product is 50, then the sum of their reciprocals x = 25
is: Hence, the product of two numbers = 5x×3x = 15x2
= 15×252 = 9375
3 5
(a) (b) 3
5 3 147. of a number is 10 more than half of the
2 5 5
(c) (d) 3
5 2 second number. If 8 is subtracted from of the
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage I 7
first number, then it becomes 4 less than half of
Ans. (a) : Let the numbers be x and y – the second number. What is the sum of the two
Given, numbers?
x + y = 30 .........(i) (a) 56 (b) 57
xy = 50 .........(ii) (c) 54 (d) 55
The sum of reciprocals of numbers RRB NTPC 08.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : Let the no. be x and y
1 1 x+y
= + = According to the question,
x y xy 3 y
x – = 10
30 3 5 2
= = 6x – 5y = 100 ...(i)
50 5
3 y
144. The sum of two numbers is 25 and their and x –8= – 4
difference is 15. The ratio of the numbers is? 7 2
(a) 3:2 (b) 5:3 6x – 7y = 56 ...(ii)
(c) 4:1 (d) 2:3 On subtracting equation (ii) from equation(i)
RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 2y = 44
y = 22
Ans. (c) : Let the numbers be a and b.
According to the question, 100 + 5 × 22
x= = 35 {from equation (i)}
a + b = 25 _____ (i) 6
a - b = 15 _____ (ii) Hence, sum of two numbers = x+y = 35+22 = 57

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148. The ratio of five numbers are 1:2:3:4:5 and 152. Find the least number which must be added to
their sum is 30. Find the sum of second and the number 6412 to get a perfect square.
fifth number? (a) 149 (b) 129
(a) 15 (b) 14 (c) 181 (d) 150
(c) 13 (d) 12 RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
2
RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Ans. (a) : (80) = 6400
Ans. (b) : Let the number are x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x. (81)2 = 6561
According to the question, Hence on adding 6561 – 6412 = 149, 6412 will be the
x+2x+3x+4x+5x=30 perfect square.
15x=30 ⇒ x = 2 153. Out of four consecutive numbers, the sum of
Then the sum of (second+fifth) number = 2x+5x=7x the first two numbers is equal to the fourth
= 7×2=14 number. What is half of the sum of the four
149. There are 2401 students in a school. The PT numbers.
teacher wants all of them to stand in rows and (a) 14 (b) 7
columns. Find the number of rows, if the (c) 9 (d) 2
number of rows is equal to the number of RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
columns. Ans. (b) : Let four consecutive numbers be x, (x + 1),
(a) 29 (b) 39 (x +2) and (x + 3)
(c) 49 (d) 19 According to question,
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist x + (x +1) = x +3
Ans. (c) : Let number of Rows = x x=2
then number of columns · x 4x + 6
Half of the sum of four number = = 2x + 3
Number of students in school = 2401.....(given) 2
Q Number of rows × Number of columns = 2401 =2×2+3
∴ x × x = 2401 =7
x2 = 2401 154. 24 mango trees, 56 apple trees and 72 orange
x = 49 trees have to be planted in rows such that each
Hence, the number of rows (x) = 49 row contains the same number of trees of one
variety only. Find the minimum number of
150. The sum of two numbers is 27 and the rows in which the above mentioned trees may
difference of their squares is 243. What is the be planted.
difference between the numbers? (a) 15 (b) 18
(a) 42 (b) 9 (c) 17 (d) 19
(c) 72 (d) 3 RRB NTPC 04.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB NTPC 05.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Ans. (d) :
Ans. (b) : let us the numbers be x and y respectively. (Number of total columns × Number of total rows)
Given, 8×3
x + y = 27––––––(i) 8×7
x2 – y2 = 243 8×9
(x–y) (x+y) = 243______(ii) 8 (3 + 7 + 9) = Total number of trees
Putting value of (x + y) from eqn (i) in eq (ii), Total number of rows = 3 + 7 + 9 = 19
(x–y) × 27 = 243
155. What is the sum of the cubes of the first four
243 natural numbers?
(x–y) = =9
27 (a) 96 (b) 84
So, difference between the numbers = x–y = 9 (c) 100 (d) 1000
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
151. What is the sum of the squares of the numbers
from 1 to 12? Ans. (c) : First four natural numbers–
(a) 655 (b) 660 ⇒ 1, 2, 3, 4
(c) 650 (d) 665 Cube,
RRB NTPC 04.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (1)3 = 1
(2)3 = 8
Ans. (c) : 12 + 22 + 32 + ........... + 122 (3)3 = 27
From, Sum of the square of the first n natural numbers (4)3 = 64
n ( n + 1)( 2n + 1) Sum of cubes of the first four natural numbers
= = 1 + 8 + 27 + 64
6 = 9 + 27 + 64
12 × 13 × 25 = 36 + 64
= = 650
6 = 100

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 6 Ans. (b) : Let the no. = x
156. of the people present in a hall are sitting in
11 According to question,
9 actual answer = 2x
of the chairs available, and the rest are and from the question
14
standing. If there are 30 empty chairs, how x
=2
many people in the hall are standing? 2
(a) 40 (b) 35 x=4
(c) 30 (d) 45
Actual answer = 2x
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : If number of total chair · x = 2× 4 = 8
9x 5x 160. In a reunion of class XII, out of 45 students, 30
Then empty chair = x − = students participated in the function. If all
14 14 present in the function shake hands with one
x ×5 other, find the total number of handshakes.
Whereas, = 30
14 (a) 870 (b) 435
x = 84 (Number of total chair) (c) 841 (d) 900
Hence, number of people sitting on the chair. RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
⇒ 84 – 30 = 54 Ans. (b) : Total number of handshakes
If total people are y then,
n
y×6 = (n − 1)
= 54 2
11
or y = 99 people 30
= (30 − 1)
 6 5 2
Q Number of standing people y 1 −  = y × = 15 × 29
 11  11
= 435
99 × 5
Hence, Number of standing people = = 45 people 161. The difference of two numbers is 5. If their
11 product is 336, find the sum of the numbers.
157. One-fourth of one-eight of a number is 300. (a) 21 (b) 37
What is one fifth of the same number? (c) 28 (d) 51
(a) 1900 (b) 1910 RRB JE - 26/06/2019 (Shift-I)
(c) 1920 (d) 1890 Ans. (b) Let the numbers be x and y respectively.
RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist x–y=5 (i)
Ans. (c) : Let the required number = x xy = 336 (ii)
According to the question, (x + y)2 = (x–y)2 + 4xy
From equation (i) and (ii),
 1 1
 x ×  × = 300 (x + y)2 = (5)2 + 4 × 336
 8 4 (x + y)2 = 25 + 1344
x = 300 × 32 ⇒ x = 9600 (x + y)2 = 1369
1 (x + y) = 1369
Then, 9600 × = 1920 x + y = 37
5 Hence, the required sum of the numbers =37
158. Two-fifth of one-fourth of three-seventh of a 162. If x + y = 11, then (-1)x+(–1)y is equal to .......
number is 15. What is the half of that number? (where x and y are whole numbers).
(a) 375 (b) 175 (a) -1 (b) 1
(c) 300 (d) 170 (c) 2 (d) 0
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-I)
Ans. (b) : Let the number is x Ans : (d) Given –
According to the question, x + y = 11
3 1 2 (–1)x + (–1)y = ?
x × × × = 15 Note- When the sum of two whole numbers is an odd
7 4 5
x = 350 number then one will be even and second will be odd.
Hence,
350 / /
then, half of that number = (–1)even odd + (–1)odd even = 0
2 163. From a cloth of 30 m long, 12 pieces each
= 175 measuring 225 cm are cut and sold. How much
159. Instead of multiplying a number by 2, Rahul is left of the original length?
divided it by 2 and got the answer as 2. What (a) 1/3 (b) 1/9
should be the actual answer? (c) 1/10 (d) 3/10
(a) 4 (b) 8 RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-III)
(c) 6 (d) 2 Ans : (c) The total length of the cloth = 30 m [1m = 100
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist cm] = 3000 cm
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Total length of the cloth that is sold =225×12=2700 cm (a) 12 (b) 15
The length of the remaining cloth =3000–2700=300 cm (c) 10 (d) 16
300 1 RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-I)
The remaining part = = Ans : (a) Let the numbers are x and y,
3000 10
According to the question,
164. If 1/7 of a number is subtracted from the x + y = 22 .....(i)
number, the result is 30 less than the number. and 5x = 6y .......(ii)
Find the number.
(a) 105 (b) 140 6
x= y
(c) 120 (d) 210 5
RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-III) Putting the value of x in equation (i) -
Ans : (d) Let the number be x. 6
y + y = 22
x 5
x − = x − 30
7 11
y = 22
7x − x 5
= x − 30
7 22 × 5
6x = 7x – 210 y= = 10
11
x = 210 y = 10
165. If the product of two numbers is 24, and their 6
square’s sum is 52, then find their sum. ∴ x = × 10 = 12
(a) 5 (b) 10 5
(c) 15 (d) 20 Hence, the larger number is 12.
RRB RPF Constable -24/01/2019 (Shift-I) 169. If doubling a number and adding 20 to the
Ans :(b) Let the numbers be x and y. result gives the same answer as multiplying the
number by 8 and subtracting 4 from the
According to the question,
product, find the number.
x. y = 24………..(1) (a) 3 (b) 4
x2 + y2 = 52……(2) (c) 6 (d) 2
∵ (x + y)2 = x2 + y2 + 2xy RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-II)
= 52 + 2×24 Ans : (b) Let the number be = x
= 52 + 48 = 100 According to the question,
x + y = 100 = 10 2x + 20 = x × 8 – 4
166. If 10 is subtracted from the 5 times of a 2x + 20 = 8x – 4
number, then that number will be equal to the 24 = 6x
number found when adding 8 to 4 times of that x=4
number, what is that number? 170. The product of two numbers is 9375. The
(a) 15 (b) 18 quotient, when the largest number is divided
(c) 22 (d) 21 by the smallest number is 15. Find the sum of
RRB RPF Constable -25/01/2019 (Shift-III) these numbers.
Ans. (b) : Let the number be x. (a) 400 (b) 380
According to the question, (c) 425 (d) 395
5x – 10 = 4x + 8 RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-II)
x = 18 Ans : (a) Let the smaller number be = x
Hence, the required number will be 18. ∴ Larger number = 15x
167. When 8 times of a number is added to 4, the According to the question,
result obtained is the smallest 3-digit number. x × 15x = 9375
What is that number? 15x2 = 9375
(a) 12 (b) 10 x2 = 625
(c) 15 (d) 8 x = 25 first number
RRB RPF Constable -22/01/2019 (Shift-II) ∴ 15x = 15 × 25 = 375 second number
Ans : (a) Let the number be x, Hence, the sum of the numbers = 375 + 25 = 400
Q The smallest 3-digit number = 100 171. If 2/3rd of 1/4th of a number is 32. Find the
According to the question, number.
8x + 4 = 100 (a) 202 (b) 198
8x = 96 (c) 196 (d) 192
96 RRB RPF-SI -13/01/2019 (Shift-III)
x= = 12 Ans : (d) Let the number be x,
8 According to question,
Hence, the required number will be 12.
1 2
168. The sum of two numbers is 22. Five times of x × × = 32
one number is equal to 6 times the other. Find 4 3
the larger of the two numbers. x = 32 × 6 = 192

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172. If the sum of two numbers is 13 and the sum of 175. The sum of two numbers is 9. The sum of their
their squares is 97, what is their product? reciprocals is 1/2. One of the number is.
(a) 72 (b) 36 (a) 2 (b) 4
(c) 110 (d) 84 (c) 5 (d) 6
RRB JE - 28/06/2019 (Shift-III) RRB Group-D – 17/09/2018 (Shift-III)
Ans. (b) Let both the numbers are X and Y. Ans. (d) : Let the first number be x and the second
Given, number be y.
x + y = 13, and x2 + y2 = 97, xy = ? According to the question,
Q (x + y)2 = x2 + y2 + 2xy ...... (i) x + y = 9 .........(i)
On putting the values in equation (i), 1 1 1
+ = ....... (ii)
(13)2 = 97 + 2xy x y 2
169 = 97 + 2xy From equation (i),
2xy = 169 – 97 x+y=9
72 y=9–x
xy = From equation (ii)
2
xy = 36 1 1 1
+ =
173. Which of the fraction given below, when added x y 2
13 x+y 1
to , gives 1? =
5 xy 2
48 7 9× 2
(a) − (b) − =1
30 5 xy
28 8 2 × 9 = xy
(c) − (d) − On putting the value of y,
10 15
RRB Group-D – 19/09/2018 (Shift-II) 18 = x (9 – x)
18 = 9x – x2
Ans. (a) : Let the fraction be x. x2 – 9x + 18 = 0
According to the question, x2 – 6x – 3x + 18 = 0
13 x(x – 6) – 3(x – 6) = 0
x + =1
5 (x – 3) (x – 6) = 0
13 (x – 3) = 0 or x = 3
x = 1− (x – 6) = 0 or x = 6
5 176. If the sum of two numbers is 26 and their
−8
x= difference is 12. Find the difference of their
5 squares.
−8 × 6 −48 (a) 296 (b) 312
or , x = = (c) 324 (d) 336
5× 6 30
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 Shift : 2
174. Shalini, Tanvir and Rashid shared a cake.
Ans : (b) Let the numbers be x and y.
1 1 x + y = 26
Shalini had part of it, Tanvir had part of
6 4 x – y = 12
it and Rashid had the remaining part. What ∴ The difference of the squares,
was fraction of Rashid’s cake? = x2 – y2
5 3 = (x + y) (x – y)
(a) (b) = 26 × 12 = 312
6 5
13 7 177. If the product of two numbers is thrice of their
(c) (d) sum, if 1st number is 12 find the 2nd number.
15 12 (a) 2 (b) 3
RRB Group-D – 31/10/2018 (Shift-II) (c) 4 (d) 5
1 RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 Shift : 1
Ans : (d) Shalini’s share of the cake = part
6 Ans : (c) Let the 2nd number be x.
1 x × 12 = (x + 12) × 3
Tanvir’s share of the cake = part 12x = 3x + 36
4
Total share of Shalini and Tanvir’s cake 9x = 36
Hence, x = 4
1 1 2+3 5
= + = = 178. Two partners M and N buy a car. M pays his
6 4 12 12 3
share of th of the total cost of the car. M pays
5 7 7
Hence, Rashid’s share of the cake = 1 − = part
12 12 `31,540 less as compared to N. What is the cost
of the car?
Number System 30 YCT
 (a) `2,32,680 (b) `2,03,175 Ans : (b) The smallest 4 digit number = 1000
(c) `2,20,780 (d) `1,85,780 32
RRB ALP & Tec. (31-08-18 Shift-III)
3 1000
Ans : (c) Let the cost of the car is ` x
According to the question, +3 9
3x 62 100
M’s share =
7 2 124
3x −24
N’s share = + 31540
7 Hence, the smallest 4 digit perfect square number =
3x 3x 1000 + 24 = 1024
Then, + 31540 + =x 6 108
7 7 183. A number when multiplied by gives .
x = 31540×7 5 125
x = `2,20,780 The number is:
2 3 625 648
179. If part of a pizza costs ` 300, then part of a (a) (b)
3 5 648 625
pizza will cost: 18 25
(c) (d)
(a) `180 (b) `250 25 18
(c) `225 (d) `270 RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage I
RRB ALP & Tec. (30-08-18 Shift-I) Ans. (c) : Let the number = x
Ans : (d) The cost of 2/3 part of the pizza = `300 As per question
300 × 3 6 108 108 × 5
Then, the cost of 1 share of the pizza = = `450 x× = or x =
2 5 125 6 ×125
3
The cost of 3/5th share of the pizza = 450 × 18
5 ⇒ x=
= 90×3 = `270 25
180. When 472 pieces of plywood, each 0.23 cm 184. Four fifths of a number is 12 more than three
thick, are placed on top of each other, what fourths of the number. Find the number.
would be the height of the pillar in metre? (a) 120 (b) 160
(a) 10.856 (b) 1.0856 (c) 200 (d) 240
(c) 108.56 (d) 1.856 RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
RRB ALP & Tec. (29-08-18 Shift-III) Ans. (d) : Let the number = x
Ans : (b) The required height of the pillar, According to the question,
0.23 × 472 4 3
= = 1.0856 metre x − x = 12
100 5 4
2 16x − 15x
181. 15 small rods, each of length 23 m are joined = 12
7 20
to make a big rod. What is the length of the big x = 240
rod?
3 1 Hence the number is 240.
(a) 349 m (b) 349 m 1 2
7 7 185. If of a number multiplied by of the same
2 5 5 3
(c) 349 m (d) 349 m number gives 480, then the number is?
7 7
(a) 60 (b) 70
RRB ALP & Tec. (21-08-18 Shift-I)
(c) 80 (d) 100
2 163
Ans : (c) The length of each rod = 23 = m RRB NTPC 10.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
7 7 Ans. (a) : Let, number = x
163 According to the question-
In this way, the length of big rod = 15 ×
7 1 2
x × × x × = 480
2445 2 5 3
= = 349 m
7 7 2x 2

182. Find the smallest four digit number which is a = 480

15
perfect square.
x 2 = 240 × 15
(a) 1000 (b) 1024
x2 = 3600
(c) 1081 (d) 1064
RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 Shift : 1 x = 60

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186. One-fourth of a number is equal to three- Ans. (c) : Let the digits of number are x, y and z
eighth of another number. If 30 is added to the respectively.
first number, then it becomes six times that of Given,
the second number. The first number is: x + y + z = 18 ____ (i)
(a) 12 (b) 20 And, y = x + z
(c) 10 (d) 15 On putting the value of y in equation (i),
RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist x + x + z + z = 18
Ans. (c) : Let the first number is x and the second 2x + 2z = 18
number is y then, x + z = 9 ____ (ii)
According to the question, According to the question,
100x + 10y + z + 297 = 100z + 10y + x
x 3
= y 99x + 297 = 99z
4 8 x + 3 = z ____(iii)
3 On putting the value of z in equation (ii),
x= y ... (i) x+x+3=9
2 2x = 6
And x + 30 = 6y ... (ii)
x=3
Substituting the value of x from equation (i) in equationOn putting the value of x in equation (ii),
(ii)- x+z=9
3 3+ z = 9
y + 30 = 6y
2 z=6
3 From equation (i),
y − 6y = −30 y=x+z
2 y = 3+6
−9y y=9
= −30 Hence, the number will be 396.
2
20 189. If a positive number is subtracted from its
y= square, we get 812. Find the number.
3
From equation (i)- (a) 25 (b) 23
(c) 27 (d) 29
3 20
x= × RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
2 3 Ans. (d) : Let the number = x
x = 10 and square of number = x2
187. Calculate the positive number which when According to the question,
added by 15 is equal to 100 times the reciprocal
of the number. x 2 – x = 812
(a) 10 (b) 20 x 2 – x – 812 = 0
(c) 5 (d) 15
RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist x 2 – 29x + 28x – 812 = 0
Ans. (c) : Let the positive number is x x ( x – 29 ) + 28 ( x – 29 ) = 0
According to the question, ( x – 29 )( x + 28) = 0
1
x + 15 = × 100 x – 29 = 0
x
x = 29
x 2 + 15x = 100
190. The sum of 4 consecutive odd numbers is 160.
x 2 + 15x − 100 = 0 Find the smallest number.
x 2 + 20x − 5x − 100 = 0 (a) 27 (b) 37
(c) 35 (d) 25
x(x + 20) − 5 ( x + 20 ) = 0
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(x + 20) (x − 5) = 0 Ans. (b) : Let the 4 consecutive odd numbers is
x=5 x, x +2, x + 4, x + 6
According to the question,
Hence the number is 5. (x) + (x + 2) + (x + 4) + (x + 6) = 160
188. A number consists of 3 digits whose sum is 18 and 4x + 12 = 160
the middle digit is equal to the sum of other two. 4x = 148
If the number increased by 297 when its digits are 148
reversed, then what is the number? x=
(a) 585 (b) 495 4
(c) 396 (d) 486 x = 37
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Hence, the smallest number (x) = 37
Number System 32 YCT
191. There are two numbers with the difference of 30
14 between them and the difference of their x× = 50 − 38 = 12
squares is 56. What are those numbers? 100
x × 30 = 100 × 12
(a) 9, –5 (b) 2, 16
(c) 3, 17 (d) 23, –9 1200
x= = 40
RRB NTPC 22.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 30
Ans. (a) : Let the two numbers be x and y respectively. Hence, number (x) = 40
According to the question, 195. The sum of two numbers is 20 and the
x – y = 14 ………….(i) difference of their squares is 80. Select both the
And x2 – y2 = 56 ………….(ii) numbers from the given alternatives.
(x + y)(x – y) = 56 .......(From, x2 – y2 = (x + y) (x – y) (a) 15, 5 (b) 13, 7
From equation (i) (c) 11, 9 (d) 12, 8
x + y = 4 ………(iii) RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
From equation (i) and equation (iii), Ans. (d) : Let the numbers are x and y
x = 9, y = – 5 According to the question,
x + y = 20 … (i)
192. The sum of half, one-third and one-fifth of a x2 – y2 = 80
number exceeds the number by 12. What is the (x –y) (x+y) = 80
number? From equation (i),
(a) 144 (b) 360 x–y=4 … (ii)
(c) 444 (d) 122 From equation (i) and (ii),
RRB NTPC 10.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist x = 12, y = 8
Ans. (b) : Let the number = x
According to the question, 196. When 40 is subtracted from a number, it
reduces to its 60%. What is the number?
1 1 1 (a) 130 (b) 160
x  + +  − x = 12
 2 3 5 (c) 200 (d) 100
31x RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
− x = 12 Ans. (d) : Let the number is x
30
x According to the question,
= 12 60
30 x – 40 = x ×
100
x = 360 60x
x− = 40
1 100
193. A number when reduced by 22 % becomes
2 40x
= 40
217, find the number. 100
(a) 315 (b) 212 x = 100
(c) 280 (d) 420
197. The 5th part of a number when divided by 3
RRB NTPC 29.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
yields three times half of tenth part of half of
Ans. (c) : Let the number is x 80. What is the number?
According to the question, (a) 60 (b) 90
 1  (c) 45 (d) 44
x 100% − 22 %  = 217
 2  RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
1 Ans. (b) : Let the number is x
x × 77 % = 217 According to the question,
2
217 ×100 × 2 1  1 1 
x= x×  80 × 2 × 10 
5 =
155 ×3
x = 280 3  2 
194. When 38 is added to 30% of a number. The  
result is 50. What is the number? x 1 1
= 40 × × × 3
(a) 20 (b) 80 15 10 2
(c) 60 (d) 40 x = 90
RRB NTPC 23.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
198. If three-fourth of a number is 50 more than its
Ans. (d) : Let the number = x one-third, then find the number.
According to the question, (a) 140 (b) 130
30 (c) 120 (d) 100
x× + 38 = 50
100 RRB NTPC 16.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist

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Ans. (c) : Let the number is x (y –2) (y + 4) = 0
According to the question, y=2
3 1 On putting the value of y in equation (i)-
x = x + 50 x×2=8
4 3 x=4
3 1 Hence required number = 10y + x = 10 × 2 + 4 = 24
x – x = 50
4 3 202. The sum of the digits of a two digit number is
9x – 4x 10. When the digits are interchanged is
= 50
12 reduced the number to 36. Find the changed
5x = 600 number.
x = 120 (a) 82 (b) 73
(c) 37 (d) 28
199. The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is RRB RPF Constable -17/01/2019 (Shift-III)
more than first number of it by 20. Find the
Ans : (c) Let the number = 10 x + y
largest number among them.
(a) 13 (b) 9 According to the question,
x + y = 10 …….(i)
(c) 11 (d) 7
The number obtained by interchanging digits = (10y + x)
RRB JE - 28/06/2019 (Shift-III) According to the question
Ans. (c) Let the three consecutive odd numbers are x, x (10 x+y) – (10y + x) = 36
+2, x +4. ⇒ 9x – 9y = 36
According to the question, x – y = 4 ………(ii)
x + x+2 + x+4 = x + 20 By adding equation (i) and (ii),
3x + 6 = x + 20 2x = 14
2x = 14 x=7
x=7 And y=3
Hence, the required number = x + 4 = 7 + 4 = 11 Hence, the changed number (10y + x) = 10 × 3 +7 = 37
200. Three times the first of three consecutive odd 203. The sum of a two digit number and the number
integers is 3 more than two times the third. made by interchanging its digits is 132. If the
Find the third integer. difference of the digits is 4, find the number.
(a) 15 (b) 13 (a) 37 (b) 84
(c) 11 (d) 9 (c) 73 (d) 62
RRB JE - 26/06/2019 (Shift-III) RRB RPF-SI -16/01/2019 (Shift-III)
Ans : (a) Let three consecutive odd integers = x, x+2,
Ans : (b) Let the tens digit of the number is x and the
x+4
unit digit is y.
According to the question,
3x = 2(x + 4) +3 So, the number = 10x + y
3x = 2x + 8 + 3 According to the question,
x = 11 x − y = 4.................(i)
Hence, the third integer = x + 4 = 11 + 4 = 15 And, 10x + y + 10y + x = 132
201. On adding 18 to a two digit number, the digits 11x + 11y = 132
of the number are interchanged. The product
x + y = 12..............(ii)
of the digits is ‘8’. Find the number.
(a) 42 (b) 18 From equation (i) and (ii),
(c) 32 (d) 24 x–y=4
RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-I) x + y = 12
Ans : (d) Let the unit digit = x. 2x = 16
tens digit = y x = 8, y = 4
The number = 10y + x Hence, the required number = 10x + y = 10 × 8 + 4 = 84
Given, xy = 8 ---(i)
204. The sum of the digits of a two digit number is
According to the question,
12. The new number formed when the digits
10y + x + 18 = 10x + y are interchanged is 18 more than the original
9x – 9y = 18 number. What is the original number?
x–y=2 (a) 39 (b) 48
8 (c) 75 (d) 57
On putting the value of x =
y RRB Group-D – 26/11/2018 (Shift-III)
8 Ans : (d) Let the tens digit of the number is x and the
∴ −y=2 unit digit is y.
y
Given, x + y = 12 .......(i)
8 – y2 = 2y Hence, the two digit number = 10x + y
y2 + 2y – 8 = 0
y2 + 4y – 2y – 8 = 0 The number obtained by interchanging the place of the
y (y + 4) –2 (y + 4) = 0 digits = 10y + x

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According to the question, Putting the value of a in equation (i),
10 y + x = 10x + y + 18 8 + b = 11
9y – 9x = 18 b=3
9x – 9y = –18 Hence, the required number = 10 × 8 + 3 = 83
x − y = −2 ............(ii) 207. The difference between a number of two digits
and the new number formed when the digits
By adding equation (i) and (ii), are interchanged is 45. Find the difference
x + y = 12 between the two digits.
x – y = –2 (a) 4 (b) 5
2x = 10 (c) 6 (d) 7
RRB NTPC 05.04.2016 Shift : 2
x=5
Ans : (b) Let the tens digit be x.
y=7 And the unit digit be y.
The number = 10x + y
Hence, the required number = 10x+y = 10×5+7 = 57
According to the question,
205. The sum of the digits of a two digit number is (10x + y) – (10y + x) = 45
9. Also nine times of this number is twice the 9x – 9y = 45
number obtained by reversing the order of the Hence, the required difference will be x – y = 5
digits. Find the number.
208. The sum of the digits of a two digit number is
(a) 19 (b) 18 11. If the digits are interchanged, the number
(c) 28 (d) 30 decreases to 63. Find the number.
RRB Group-D – 05/11/2018 (Shift-III) (a) 83 (b) 92
Ans. (b) : Let the tens digit is x and the unit digit is y. (c) 29 (d) 38
∴ The number = 10x + y RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 Shift : 3
According to the first condition, Ans : (b) Let the tens digit be x and the unit digit be y
x + y = 9 .....(i) of the number.
According to the second condition, ∴ The number = 10x + y
(10x + y) × 9 = (10y + x) × 2 According to the question-
90x + 9y = 20y + 2x
88x = 11y x + y = 11 ..... (i)
y = 8x And 10y + x = 10x + y − 63
Putting the value of y in equation (i), 9x − 9y = 63
x + 8x = 9 x−y=7 ..... (ii)
x=1
Putting the value of x in equation (i), By adding equation (i) and (ii)
1+y=9 2x = 18 ⇒ x = 9, y = 2
y=8 Hence, the number = 10x + y = 10 × 9 + 2 = 92
Hence, the number = 10x + y 209. The sum of the digits of a two digit number is
= 10 × 1 + 8 = 18 9. When 27 is added to the number, the place of
206. The sum of the digits of a two digit number is the digits are interchanged. Find the number.
11. The new number formed when the digits (a) 45 (b) 36
interchanged is 45 less than the original (c) 18 (d) 27
number. Find the original number. RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 Shift : 1
(a) 92 (b) 56 Ans : (b) Let the unit digit be x in the two digit number.
(c) 65 (d) 83 Then,
RRB Group-D – 15/10/2018 (Shift-III) According to the question,
Ans. (d) : Let the tens digit of the number is a and the The tens digit = 9 – x And the number = 10 (9 – x) + x
unit digit is b. 10 (9 – x) + x + 27 = 10x + 9 - x
So, the number = 10a + b ⇒ 90 – 10x + x + 27 = 9x + 9
⇒ 90 + 27 – 9 = 18x
According to the question,
⇒ 18x = 108
a + b = 11 .....(i) x=6
10b + a = 10 a + b – 45 Then, the number =10 (9-x) + x
9a – 9b = 45 =10 (9-6) + 6 =36
a – b = 5 .....(ii) 210. The sum of the digits of a two digit number is
On adding equation (i) and (ii), 13. If those digits are interchanged, the number
a + b = 11 gets decreased by 27. Find the changed
number.
a−b =5 (a) 85 (b) 76
2a = 16 (c) 67 (d) 58
a=8 RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 Shift : 1

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Ans : (d) Let the tens digit is x, 9x − 9y = −18
The unit digit = 13 – x x − y = −2 --------------------- (ii)
∴ The number = 10 × x + (13 –x) By adding equation (i) and (ii) -
According to the question, 2x = 8 ⇒ x = 4 , y = 6
10 × (13 –x) + x = 10 × x + (13–x) – 27
130 – 10x + x = 10x + 13 – x – 27 Hence, The required number = 10 × 4 + 6 = 46
18 x = 144 214. The sum of a two digit number and the number
x=8 formed by interchanging its digits, is 99. Find
∴ The changed number, the number if the difference of the digits is 3.
= 10 × (13–x) + x (a) 27 (b) 63
= 10 × (13 – 8) + 8 (c) 45 (d) 54
= 10 × 5 + 8 = 58 RRB NTPC 10.04.2016 Shift : 3
211. The sum of a two digit number is 9. The Ans : (b) Let the unit digit be y and the tens digit be x.
number is reduces from 45, when the digits are ∴ The number = 10x + y
interchanged, find the changed number. According to the question,
(a) 45 (b) 72 (10x + y) + (10y + x) = 99
(c) 63 (d) 27 11x + 11y = 99
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 Shift : 2 x + y = 9 ………(i)
Ans : (d) Let the tens digit be = x x – y = 3 ……..(ii)
And the unit digit be = y By adding equation (i) and (ii),
Number = 10 x + y 2x = 12
Given, x + y = 9 ……..(1) x=6
According to the question, From equation (i), y = 3
(10 x + y) – (10 y + x) = 45 ∴ The required number = 10x+y = 10×6+3 = 60+3= 63
9x – 9y = 45 215. The sum of the digits of a two digit number is
x – y = 5 ...... (2) 5. When the digits are reversed the number
Equation (1) ± (2) decreases by 9. Find the changed number.
2x = 14 ⇒ x = 7 (a) 32 (b) 23
From, equation (1), (c) 41 (d) 14
y = 9–7 = 2 RRB NTPC 28.04.2016 Shift : 3
Hence, The required number = 10y+x = 10×2+7 = 27 Ans : (b) Let the tens digit of the number be x and the
212. The sum of digits of a two-digit number is 10. unit digit be y.
∴ the number = 10x + y
When the digits are reversed, the number
decreases by 54. Find the new number. According to first condition,
(a) 73 (b) 28 x + y = 5 ……(i)
(c) 82 (d) 37 The obtained number after reversing the digits = 10y+x
RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 Shift : 3 According to the question,
Ans : (b) Let the tens digit of the number is x and the (10x+y) − (10y+x) = 9
unit digit is y. ⇒ 9x – 9y = 9
∴ The number = 10x + y ⇒x –y=1 .........(ii)
According to the question, By adding equation (i) and (ii),
x + y = 10 − − − − − − − − −(i) 2x = 6
x=3
And 10x + y = 10y + x + 54 From equation (ii)
⇒ 9x − 9y = 54 ⇒ x − y = 6 − − − − −(ii) 3–y=1
By adding equation (i) and (ii), y = 3–1 = 2
2x = 16 ⇒ x = 8, y = 2 Hence, the changed number = 10y + x
Hence, the new number = 10 × 2 + 3 = 23
= 10y + x = 10 × 2 + 8 = 28
213. The sum of digits of a two-digit number is 10. Type - 5
When the digits are interchanged, the number
increases by 18. Find the number. 216. 0.23 is
(a) 46 (b) 64 (a) An irrational number
(c) 19 (d) 28
(b) A rational number
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 Shift : 1
(c) A prime number
Ans : (a) Let the tens digit of the number is x and the
unit digit is y. (d) A composite number
∴ The number = 10x + y RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
According to the question- Ans. (b) : Let us assume
x + y = 10 --------------- (i) y = 0.23.....(i)
And 10x + y = 10y + x − 18 Multiplying by 100 in equation (i)-

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100y = 23 ⋅ 23 ........ (ii) Ans. (d) :
Subtracting eqn (i) from eqn (ii) 1 1 1+ 2
+
3
99y = 23 =4 2 = 4 =
23 2 2 8
y= ( Rational number ) 3 1
99 Therefore, rational number will lie between and
8 4
217. ( 3 + 11)2 is a/an 1
(a) Natural number (b) Whole number .
2
(c) Irrational number (d) Rational number
-40
RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 222. Express as a rational number whose
Ans. (c) : 56
numerator is –5.
( 3 + 11)2 = 3 + 11 + 2 × 3 × 11 5 5
(a) – (b) –
( 3 + 11)2 = 14 + 2 33 6 8
5 5
Therefore ( 3 + 11)2 is an irrational number (c) – (d) –
7 18
218. The product of 2 and 3 is: RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(a) Sometimes a rational number and sometimes 40 8×5 5
an irrational number Ans. (c) : − =− =−
(b) Equal to 4 56 8× 7 7
(c) A rational number It is clear that option (c) is the required rational number.
(d) An irrational number
RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 223.
(
3 5 + 125 )
...............is
Ans. (d) : From above question, (
80 + 6 5 )
2 × 3 = 6 (irrational number) (a) A rational number (b) A natural number
An irrational number is a real number that can't be (c) An integer (d) An irrational number
expressed in the form p/q , q≠0 RRB NTPC 13.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
for example - 2, 5, 7, etc. Ans. (a) : Given,
219. The number of rational number between 5 and 3 5 + 125
7 is: 80 + 6 5
(a) 2 (b) 0
(c) Infinite (d) 1 3 5 +5 5
=
RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 4 5 +6 5
Ans. (c) : Note:- There are infinite number of rational
8 5 8 4
numbers between any two integers. Hence, there are = = = ( rational number)
infinite number of rational numbers that occurs between 10 5 10 5
5 and 7.
3 5 + 125
220. 3 + 2 5 is : Therefore is a rational number
(a) Rational number (b) Irrational number 80 + 6 5
(c) Composite number (d) Natural number 224. Number 0.232323 can be written in rational
RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist form as:
Ans. (b) : Irrational number: The set of real numbers 23 23 23 23
that cannot be represented in form of p q is called (a) (b) (c) (d)
999 99 9 990
irrational number that means the number which is not RRB NTPC 30.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
rational is called irrational number. Ans. (b) : 0.232323....
Example- 2, 3 ..... = 0.23
∴ 3 + 2 5 is an irrational number. 23
221. Which of the following rational number lies =
99
1 1
between and . 225. Which of the following rational number lies
4 2 between 9.2 and 10.5?
1 1 (a) 9.15 (b) 9.55
(a) (b)
6 8 (c) 10.67 (d) 9.08
3 3 RRB NTPC 03.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) (d)
5 8 Ans. (b) Q 9.55 is the rational number lies between 9.2
RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist and 10.5.
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226. Which of the following is a rational number Ans : (c) Let x = 0.125
between 5 and 7 ? x = 0.125125 ......... (i)
1 1 1000x = 125.125125 ....... (ii)
(a) 4 (b) 1
5 5 From equation (ii)- equation (i) –
2 1 999x = (125.125125.......) – (0.125125.....)
(c) 2 (d) 3
5 5 999x = 125.0
RRB NTPC 20.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 125
x=
Ans. (c) : 5 = 2.23 and 7 = 2.64 999
From the given options, 1
231. Find the value of the denominator of
1 21
(a) 4 =
5 5
1 6
= 4.2 (b) 1 = = 1.2
5 5
(5 + 3 )
2 12 1 16 in rational number.
(c) 2 = = 2.4 (d) 3 = = 3.2
5 5 5 5
(a)
(5 − 3 ) (b) 5+
3
2 22
Hence 2 ,is a rational number between 5 and 7 . 22
5
227. Which of the following is not a rational (c) 5 −
3
(d)
(
5− 3 )
number? 20 20
3 2 + 4 2 , 12.96, 125 and 900 RRB Group-D – 29/10/2018 (Shift-III)
(a) 12.96 (b) 900 Ans : (a)
According to the question-
(c) 125 (d) 32 + 42
RRB NTPC 05.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 1 (5 − 3 )
=
Ans. (c) :
number
32 + 42 = 9 + 16 = 25 = 5 → Rational ( 5 + 3 ) ( 5 + 3 )( 5 − 3 )
12.96 = 1296 ×10−2 =
36 18
= → Rational number =
(5 − 3 )
( 5) − ( 3 )
10 5 2 2

125 = 5 × 5 × 5 = 5 5 → Irrational Number

900 = 30 × 30 = 30 → Rational Number
=
(5 − 3 ) =
(5 − 3 )
Hence, 125 is not a rational number.
25 − 3 22
228. Which of the following is not a rational
number? 232. Which of the following square roots is
(a) 3 1728 (b) π irrational?
(c) 2.487627287 (d) 8.36712846781 (a) 21025 (b) 18025
RRB RPF-SI -05/01/2019 (Shift-I) (c) 13225 (d) 15625
Ans : (b) Irrational numbers is a real number which RRB Paramedical Exam – 21/07/2018 (Shift-I)
cannot be expressed as p/q. (where p and q are integers
and q is not 0). Ans. (b) : 21025 = 5 × 5 × 29 × 29
It means, irrational number cannot be expressed as = 145 (Rational number)
fractions. for example 2 and π are irrational number. 18025 = 5 × 5 × 7 ×103
229. Which of the following is not an irrational? = 135.257 (Irrational number)
(a) 5428 (b) 6084
13225 = 5 × 5 × 23 × 23
(c) π (d) 7652
RRB RPF Constable -18/01/2019 (Shift-III) = 5×23=115 (Rational number)
Ans. (b) : The real numbers which cannot be expressed 15625 = 5 × 5 × 5 × 5 × 5 × 5
as p/q, where p and q are integers and q is not 0, are = 5×5×5=125(Rational number)
called irrational numbers. These numbers are
represented by QC or QI . Hence, it is clear that the square root of 18025 is
irrational number.
For example- 2,1 + 3, π
233. Find the rational value of the denominator of
6084 = 78 × 78 = 78 (Rational number)
1/(2+ 3 ).
230. Denote 0.125 as a rational number.
(a) 119/993 (b) 113/990 (a) 2 + 3 (b) 2− 3
(c) 125/999 (d) 100/999 (c) 1 (d) 4 + 3
RRB JE - 25/05/2019 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D – 22/10/2018 (Shift-III)
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 1 237. Among the following which is a rational
Ans : (b) Rationalizing the denominator of , number?
2+ 3 3 3 3 3
(a) 2 (b) 8 (c) 4 (d) 12
1 2− 3
× RRB ALP & Tec. (13-08-18 Shift-III)
2+ 3 2− 3
Ans : (b) Rational number can be written as p/q ;(q ≠ 0).
2− 3 From option (b),
=
( 3)
2
2 −
2
3
8 = 2 is rational number
2− 3 238. Which of the numbers given below is NOT
= = 2− 3 rational number?
4−3 3 3
234. Find the rational value of the denominator of (a) 64 (b) 64 (c) 8 (d) 8
1 RRB ALP & Tec. (09-08-18 Shift-II)
(5 + 2 3) Ans : (d) 64 = 8 (Rational number)
(5 − 2 3) (5 − 2 3) 3
64 = 4 (Rational number)
(a) (b)
12 13 3
8 = 2 (Rational number)
2 3 2 3
(c) 5 − (d) 5 + 8 = 2 2 (Irrational number)
13 13
RRB Group-D – 25/10/2018 (Shift-II) Hence 2 2 is not a rational number.
Ans : (b) Rationalizing the denominator of the given (A number which we can write as p/q where p and q
fraction, both are integers but q ≠ 0 is called rational numbers.)
1 (5 − 2 3) 239. All irrational numbers are---------numbers.
= ×
(5 + 2 3) (5 − 2 3) (a) Integers (b) Imaginary
(c) Whole (d) Real
(5 − 2 3) RRB NTPC 19.01.2017 Shift : 3
= 2 2
[(a+b)(a-b) = a -b ]
(5) 2 − (2 3) 2 Ans : (d) All irrational numbers are real numbers.

5−2 3 5−2 3 As- 2

= = 240. Which of the following is an irrational?
25 − 12 13
(a) 1000000 (b) 3 1000000
235. From the given options, find the rational 6
number between the range 2/4 and 0.6. (c) 1000000 (d) 4 1000000
11 21 RRB Group-D – 08/10/2018 (Shift-II)
(a) (b) Ans : (d) From options-
25 40
3 11 (a) 1000000
(c) (d) 100 × 100 × 100 = 10 × 10 × 10 = 1000 (Rational)
4 4
RRB NTPC 19.01.2017 Shift : 2
(b) 3 1000000 = (1003 ) 3 = 100 (Rational)
1

Ans : (b) From option (b)

= 0.5 and 0.6 (c) 1000000 = (10 ) = 10 (Rational)
1
2 6 6 6
The rational number between
4
21 (d) 4 1000000 = 10 4 100 (Irrational)
= = 0.525
40 241. Which of the following is an irrational
Hence, 0.5< 0.525< 0.6 number?
4 3 6
236. Which of the following numbers is irrational? (a) 4 (b) 8 (c) 16 (d) 1
(a) 3 64 (b) 64 RRB Group-D – 22/09/2018 (Shift-III)
(c) 6 64 (d) 4 64 Ans. (a) : Irrational number – The number which
RRB ALP & Tec. (30-08-18 Shift-I) cannot be expressed as p/q. Example- 3, 6....... 4 4
Ans : (d) From options, From options–
1 1
(a) 4 4 = (2 2 ) 4 = 2 2 = 2 (Irrational number )
1 1
3
64 = (64) 3 = ( 43 ) 3 = 4 (Rational number)
(b) 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 = 2 (Rational number)
3 3
1 1
64 = (64) = ( 8 ) = 8 ( Rational number)
2 2 2
(c) 16 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 2 × 2 = 4 (Rational number)
1 1
(d) 1 = 1 (Rational number)
6
6
64 = (64) 6 = ( 26 ) 6 = 2 ( Rational number)
Note– π is an irrational number while 22/7 is a rational
4
64 = 4 16 × 4 4 = 2 × 4 4 = (Irrational number) number.

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242. Which of the following is a rational number? 247. Whose square root from the following numbers
(a) 3 2 − 2 (b) 3 8 − 2 will be rational?
(a) 46232 (b) 46233
(c) 3 4 + 4 (d) 3 12 + 1 (c) 14448 (d) 34225
RRB Group-D – 25/09/2018 (Shift-I) RRB Group-D – 06/12/2018 (Shift-II)
Ans : (b) Ans. (d) : From options–
Rational number – Such numbers which can be
expressed as p/q ;(q ≠ 0), are called rational numbers. (a)46232 = 46232 = 215.016
Example:- 3 8, 4 etc; (b)46233 = 46233 = 215.0186
Irrational number – Such numbers which cannot be
(c)14448 = 14448 = 120.199
expressed as p/q. Example:- π , 3 2, 2 etc;
From options, (d)34225 = 34225 = 185
Hence, The square root of 34225 is 185, which is a
3
8 − 2 = 0 is a rational number while others 3 2 − 2 , rational number.
3
4 + 4 and 3 12 + 1 are irrational numbers. 248. Whose square root from the following numbers
243. Which of the following is an irrational is irrational?
number? (a) 5184 (b) 4465
(a) 4 1024 (b) 10 1024 (c) 3025 (d) 8836
RRB Group-D – 05/12/2018 (Shift-II)
(c) 1024 (d) 5 1024
Ans. (b) From options,
RRB Group-D – 27/09/2018 (Shift-I)
Ans. (a) From options, (a) 5184 = 72
(a) 4 1024 = 4 4 4 (Irrational number) (b) 4465 = 5 × 19 × 47 (Irrational)
(b) 10 1024 = 2 (Rational number) (c) 3025 = 55
(c) 1024 = 32 (Rational number) (d) 8836 = 94
Hence, the square root of 4465 is irrational.
(d) 5 1024 = 4 (Rational number)
249. Whose square root from the following numbers
244. Which of the following is not a rational is rational?
number? (a) 336 (b) 344
(a) 5 32 (b) 3 64 (c) 320 (d) 324
4
(c) 32 (d) 3 27 RRB Group-D – 04/12/2018 (Shift-III)
RRB Group-D – 28/09/2018 (Shift-I) Ans. (d) From option (d),
Ans : (c) From options, 324 = 18 × 18 = 18
5
32 = 2(Rational) Hence, the square root of 324 will be 18, which is a
rational number.
3
64 = 4 (Rational)
250. Whose square root from the following numbers
3
27 = 3 (Rational) will be irrational?
4
32 = 2 4 2 (Irrational) (a) 6441 (b) 9604
245. Which from the following is a rational (c) 7921 (d) 5776
number? RRB Group-D – 03/12/2018 (Shift-II)
(a) 5 1551 (b) 3 1331 Ans : (a) From options,
(c) 1221 (d) 4 1441 6441 = 80.25 is irrational
RRB Group-D – 11/10/2018 (Shift-III) 9604 = 98 × 98 = 98
Ans : (b) A rational number can be written as p/q ;(q ≠ 0). 7921 = 89 × 89 = 89
Hence, From option (b) 3 1331 = 3 11× 11 ×11 = 11 5776 = 76 × 76 = 76
Therefore, 11/1 is a rational number. Hence, the square root of 6441 will be irrational.
246. Whose square root from the following numbers 251. Whose square root from the following numbers
is a rational number? is a rational number?
(a) 576 (b) 512 (a) 144 (b) 136
(c) 480 (d) 544 (c) 128 (d) 120
RRB Group-D – 07/12/2018 (Shift-III) RRB Group-D – 01/12/2018 (Shift-II)
Ans : (a) From the options, Ans : (a) From options–
(a) 576 = 24 144 = 12
(b) 512 = 16 2 136 = 2 34
(c) 480 = 4 30 128 = 8 2
(d) 544 = 4 34 120 = 2 30
Hence, square root of 576 is 24, which is a rational Hence, the square root of 144 is 12, that is a rational
number. number.

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 1 Ans : (a) Let the positive integer is x.
252. Express as a rational number.
( 2+ 3 ) According to the question-
5x = 2x2 –3
(a) 5 − 2 3 /12 (b) ( 2 − 3 ) /1 2x2 – 5x – 3 = 0
2x2 – 6x + x – 3 = 0
(c) (5 − 2 3 ) /13 (d) 5 + 2 3 /13 2x (x–3) + 1 (x –3) = 0
(x – 3) (2x + 1) = 0
RRB Group-D – 08/10/2018 (Shift-I) x–3=0
Ans. (b) : 2x + 1 = 0
1 x = 3 or x = –½ (Invalid)
On rationalizing the given expression ,
(2 + 3) 257. Which of these square numbers cannot be
expressed as the sum of two prime numbers?

=
(
1× 2 − 3 ) (a) 81
(c) 121
(b) 49
(d) 144
( 2 + 3 )( 2 − 3 ) Ans : (c)
RRB JE - 30/05/2019 (Shift-II)

=
(2 − 3) = (2 − 3 ) 81 → 2 + 79 (both of which are prime number)
49 → 2 + 47 (both of which are prime number)
( 4 − 3) 1 144 → 3 + 141(both of which are prime number)
121 → 2 + 119 (but 119 is not prime number)
Hence, option (c) cannot be expressed as the sum of two
Type - 6 prime numbers.
258. Three times the square of a number
253. Find the least number which when added to subtracting by 4 times the number is equal to
1780 makes the sum a perfect square. 50 more than the number. Find the number.
(a) 46 (b) 49 (a) 5 (b) 4
(c) 69 (d) 72 (c) 6 (d) 10
RRB JE - 27/05/2019 (Shift-II) RRB JE - 28/05/2019 (Shift-II)
Ans : (c) On adding 69 to the number 1780 it will be Ans : (a) Let the number be = x
1849, which is a perfect square number. According to the question,
Thus- 3x2 – x × 4 = x + 50
1780 + 69 = 1849 3x2 – 4x – x – 50 = 0
1849 = 43 × 43 3x2 – 5x – 50 = 0
(43)2 = 1849 3x2 – 15x + 10x – 50 = 0
254. Find the smallest integer whose cube is equal to 3x (x – 5) + 10 (x – 5) = 0
(x – 5) (3x + 10) = 0
itself.
x–5=0
(a) -1 (b) 2
x=5
(c) 1 (d) 0
RRB JE - 22/05/2019 (Shift-I) 259. Which of the following is not a perfect square?
(a) 2025 (b) 16641
Ans : (a) -1 and 1 are such integers whose cube is equal (c) 1250 (d) 9801
to itself. RRB RPF Constable -20/01/2019 (Shift-I)
Hence, the smallest integer = -1 Ans : (c) From options-
Q (-1)3 = -1 1250 = (35.36)2 is not a perfect square
255. If the cube of a number is subtracted from 2025 = (45)2
(153)2 the result gives 1457. Find the number. 16641= (129)2
(a) 18 (b) 16 9801 = (99)2
(c) 28 (d) 24 Hence 1250 is not a perfect square, while others are
RRB JE - 24/05/2019 (Shift-I) perfect squares.
Ans : (c) Let the number be x. 260. Which of these numbers is not a sum of two
According to the question, squares?
(153)2 – x3 = 1457 (a) 41 (b) 13
x3 = (153)2 – 1457 (c) 23 (d) 37
RRB JE - 26/06/2019 (Shift-I)
x3 = 23409 – 1457
x3 = 21952 Ans : (c) From options-
(a) 41 = 52 + 42 (b) 13 = 22 + 32
∴ x = 3 21952 = 3 28 × 28 × 28 = 28 (c) 23 (d) 37 = 62 + 12
256. Five times of a positive integer is 3 less than Hence the number 23 is not the sum of two squares.
twice of its square. Find the integer. 261. Which of these is a perfect square?
(a) 3 (b) 8 (a) 9801 (b) 9887
(c) 2 (d) 5 (c) 9013 (d) 9016
RRB RPF Constable -19/01/2019 (Shift-I) RRB JE - 01/06/2019 (Shift-III)
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Ans. (a) From option (a), Ans. (b) : Square root of 4042,
63
6 4042
+6 36
123 442
369
Hence, 9801 is a perfect square of 99.
73
262. If the last digit of the square of a number is 1.
Find the last digit of its cube. Square of 64 = 64 × 64 = 4096
(a) Only 9 (b) 1 or 9 Hence, the required number = 4096–4042 = 54
(c) Any odd number (d) Only 1 By adding 54, the number 4042 will become a perfect
RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-I) square.
Ans : (b) Let the number be 9. The last digit of whose 266. Divide the number 137592 by the smallest
square is 1. Which is as follows- number that leaves no remainder and quotient
92 · 81 is a perfect cube. Find the cube root of the
quotient.
Last digit of 729 which is cube of 9 = 9
(a) 8 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 6
Let the number be 11. The last digit of whose square is 1. RRB Group-D – 05/12/2018 (Shift-II)
Which is as follows-
Ans. (d) 137592 = 2×2×2×3×3×3×7×7×13
112 · 121 Hence, it is clear that, dividing 137592 by 7 × 7 × 13 =
The last digit of the cube of 11- 637 will leave no remainder And quotient 216 will be a
113 · 1331 perfect cube.
Hence the last digit = 1 216 = 2×2×2×3×3×3
Hence the number will be 1 or 9. Hence, the required cube root = 2×3 = 6
267. A positive number exceed its square root by 30.
263. The sum and the difference of two numbers are
Find the number.
25 and 3 respectively. Find the difference of (a) 16 (b) 36
their squares. (c) 25 (d) 49
(a) 165 (b) 75 RRB NTPC 02.04.2016 Shift : 3
(c) 154 (d) 140 Ans : (b) Let the number be x, then-
RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-III) x = x + 30
Ans : (b) Let the two numbers are x and y x − 30 = x
According to the question On squaring in both side-
( x)
x + y = 25 ----(i) 2
( x − 30)
2
x–y=3 ----(ii) =
x2 – y2 = (x + y) (x–y) = 25 × 3 = 75 x 2 + 900 − 60x = x
Hence, the difference of their squares = 75 x 2 − 60x − x + 900 = 0
264. How many perfect squares are there between x 2 − 61x + 900 = 0
100 and 200? x 2 − 36x − 25x + 900 = 0
(a) 7 (b) 4 x ( x − 36 ) − 25 ( x − 36 ) = 0
(c) 6 (d) 5
RRB JE - 27/06/2019 (Shift-III)
( x − 36 )( x − 25 ) = 0
x − 36 = 0 or x − 25 = 0
Ans : (b) Perfect square numbers greater than 100 or
nearest to 100 = 121 = (11)2 x = 36 or x = 25
25 is not more than its square root, which does not
Perfect square numbers smaller than 200 or nearest to
follow the condition.
200 = 196 = (14)2 Hence, the required number will be x = 36.
The numbers from (11)2 to (14)2 are = 121, 144, 169,
268. What smallest number should be added to the
196 sum of squares of 15 and 14, so that the
Therefore, there will be 4 such perfect square numbers resulting number is a perfect square?
between 100 and 200. (a) 17 (b) 20 (c) 11 (d) 9
265. Find the least number that should be added to RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 Shift : 1
4042 to make it a perfect square. Ans : (b) 15 2
+ 14 2
= 225 + 196 = 421
Let the number to added be x,
(a) 41 (b) 54
421 + x = 441
(c) 64 (d) 58 ⇒ x = 441 − 421 = 20
RRB Group-D – 22/09/2018 (Shift-III) Hence, the required number = 20
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269. Calculate the sum of squares of numbers from Ans. (b) : 96×124×77
1 to 9. = 312×34×28×77
(a) 284 (b) 285
= 316×28×77
(c) 385 (d) 380
RRB NTPC 27.04.2016 Shift : 1 Sum of prime factors
Ans : (b) The sum of squares of first n numbers = 3+2+7 = 12
n ( n + 1)( 2n + 1) 275. For any natural number n, 6n - 5n always ends
= with ;
6 (a) 7 (b) 1
∴ The sum of squares from 1 to 9 will be- (c) 5 (d) 3
9 ( 9 + 1)(18 + 1) 9 ×10 ×19 RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
= = = 285Ans. (b) : The unit value of 6n–5n for any natural
6 6
270. Calculate the sum of squares of number from 1 number 'n' will always be 1 because 6 can be any
natural number in the power that units number in the
to 10. power of 5 has its unit digit as 5.
(a) 384 (b) 285
(c) 385 (d) 380 276. What is the total number of odd and even
RRB NTPC 30.04.2016 Shift : 2 divisors of 120, respectively?
Ans : (c) The sum of squares of first n numbers (a) 12,4 (b) 16,0
n(n + 1) (2n + 1) (c) 4,12 (d) 8,8
= RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage I
6
Ans. (c) : Divisors of 120–
The sum of squares of the numbers from 1 to 10 will
be- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24
30, 40, 60, 120
10(10 + 1) (20 + 1) 10 ×11× 21
= = = 385 Number of even divisors – 12,
6 6 Number of odd divisors – 4
271. Find the least number which should be added
277. If the sum of five consecutive multiples of 2 is
to 7864, to make it a perfect square.
660, then find the largest number.
(a) 61 (b) 57 (a) 162 (b) 130
(c) 71 (d) 79 (c) 125 (d) 136
RRB Group-D – 11/12/2018 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 15.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans : (b) Adding 57 to 7864, gives 7921 which is a Ans. (d) : Let five consecutive multiple of 2 –
perfect square of 89. 2x, 2x+2, 2x+4, 2x+6, 2x+8
Hence, it is clear that adding 57 to 7864 will make the
According to the question,
number a perfect square. 2x + 2x + 2 + 2x + 4 + 2x + 6 + 2x + 8 = 660
272. The number 4050 becomes a perfect square 10x+20=660
when multiplying by a positive integer. Find10x=640
the square root of the number. x = 64
(a) 95 (b) 80
Hence, largest number = 2x + 8 = 2×64+8
(c) 90 (d) 85
=128+8
RRB Group-D – 01/10/2018 (Shift-III)
= 136
Ans : (c) Q 4050 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 5
278. How many factors of 27 × 34 × 53 × 7 are even ?
Hence, number 4050 becomes a perfect square when (a) 40 (b) 280
multiplied by 2 = 4050× 2 = 8100 (c) 320 (d) 84
∴ The required square root of the number 8100 RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
= 2×3×3×5 = 90 RRB NTPC 14.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
273. Which of the following numbers is a perfect Ans. (b) : 27 × 34 × 53 × 7 Number of factors.
square? = (7 + 1) (4 + 1) (3 + 1) (1 + 1)
(a) 0.09 (b) 8.1 =8×5×4×2
(c) 0.025 (d) All = 320
∴ Number of even factors = 320 – total no. of odd
RRB NTPC 29.03.2016 Shift : 2
Ans : (a) 0.09 = (0.3)2 factors.
Hence, only 0.09 is a perfect square number. = 320 – {(4 + 1) (3 + 1) (1 + 1)}
= 320 – {5 × 4 × 2}
= 320 – 40
Type - 7 = 280
279. Find the digit in the unit's place of 124n +
274. Find the sum of prime factors of 96×124×77 124(n+1), where n is any whole number.
(a) 13 (b) 12 (a) 4 (b) 8
(c) 14 (d) 11 (c) 2 (d) 0
RRB Group-D 26/08/2022 (Shift-III) RRB NTPC 17.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
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Ans. (d) : 124n + 124(n+1) 285. Unit digit of (1373)36 – (1442)20 is -
On putting n =1 (a) 2 (b) 4
= 124 + (124)2 (c) 5 (d) 3
For unit digit 4 + 6 = 10 RRB ALP CBT-2 Physics & Maths 22-01-2019 (Shift-I)
Hence, It is clear that the digit come in the unit place
Ans. (c) : (1373) − (1442 )
36 20
will be '0'.
= ( 3) − ( 2 )
36 20
280. What is the unit digit in the following product?
91×92×93×...........×99
= ( 3) − ( 2)
9× 4 5× 4
(a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 0
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
= ( 3) − ( 2 )
4 4

Ans. (d) : Q 91× 92 × 93 × 94 × 95 × 96 × 97 × 98 × 99

= 81–16
It is clear that multiplying by taking unit digits of all the
numbers will give '0' i.e. where 2×5 comes then its unit = 65
digit is always zero. =5
281. Find the number of factors of 4200. 286. How many of the factors of 256 are perfect
(a) 48 (b) 56 (c) 64 (d) 46 squares?
RRB NTPC 26.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist (a) 5 (b) 3
Ans. (a) : 4200 = 2×2×2×5×5×3×7 (c) 6 (d) 4
=23×52×31×71 RRB ALP & Tec. (20-08-18 Shift-II)
The number of factors = (3+1) ×(2+1)×(1+1) ×(1+1) Ans : (a) Perfect square factors of 256 = 1, 4, 16, 64, 256
= 4×3×2×2 Hence, the required number of perfect square factors = 5
= 48
287. Which of these numbers has the highest
282. How many factors does the number 12288 number of divisors?
have? (a) 156 (b) 240
(a) 24 (b) 26 (c) 172 (d) 200
(c) 28 (d) 22
RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC 23.07.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Ans : (b) From options–
Ans. (b) : 12288 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 156 = 22 × 31 × 131 = (2+1) (1+1) (1+1) = 12 (divisor)
× 2 × 2 × 3 = 212 × 31
Hence numbers of factors = (12 + 1) × (1 + 1) 240 = 24 × 31 × 51 = (4+1) (1+1) (1+1) = 20 (divisor)
= 13 × 2 172 = 22 × 431 = (2+1) (1+1) = 6 (divisor)
= 26 200 = 23 × 52 = (3+1) (2+1) = 12 (divisor)
Hence, It is clear that the number of the divisors of 240
283. If a positive number N, when divided by 5 is highest.
leaves a remainder 3, then the unit's place digit
of N is? 288. Find the unit digit in given factor of (3451)51 ×
(a) 0 or 5 (b) 0 or 2 (531)43.
(a) 6 (b) 4
(c) 3 or 8 (d) 1 or 5
(c) 1 (d) 9
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
RRB RPF-SI -11/01/2019 (Shift-I)
Ans. (c) : Required positive number
Ans : (c) The given expression is (3451)51 × (531)43
= 5K+3 (Q K = 0,1,2…..) According to the question it is clear that the unit digit of
= 5×0+3 = 3 (On putting K = 0) 3451 and 531 is 1, so the unit digit of their product will
= 5×1+3 = 8 (On putting K = 1) also be 1.
Hence, unit digit of N = 3 or 8 289. How many multiples of 28 × 32 × 53 × 75 are
284. The unit digit in 4 × 38 × 764 × 1256 is : even numbers?
(a) 6 (b) 8 (a) 288 (b) 168
(c) 4 (d) 5 (c) 576 (d) 464
RRB NTPC 28.12.2020 (Shift-I) Stage Ist RRB Group-D – 06/12/2018 (Shift-II)
Ans. (b) : Ans. (c) : The number of factors of 28 × 32 × 53 × 75 =
(8 + 1) (2 + 1) (3 + 1) (5 + 1) = 648
4 × 38 × 764 × 1256
∴ The number of even factors (multiples) = 648 – The
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ number of total odd factors
4 × 8 × 4 × 6 = 648 – {(2 + 1) (3 + 1) (5 + 1)}
= 648 – {3 × 4 × 6}
= 32 × 24 = 648 – 72 = 576
↓ ↓ 290. How many factors of 729 are perfect squares?
= 2 × 4 (a) 5 (b) 4
(c) 3 (d) 2
Hence unit digit = 8
RRB Group-D – 01/10/2018 (Shift-I)
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Ans. (c) : The factors of 729, 295. Calculate the total prime factors in the product
of { ( 8 ) × ( 9 ) × 78 }
10 7
3 729
3 243 (a) 45 (b) 54
3 81 (c) 52 (d) 65
3 27 RRB NTPC 18.04.2016 Shift : 2
Ans : (c) ( 8 ) × ( 9 ) × 78
10 7
3 9
3 3
= ( (2)3 ) × ( (3)2 ) × (7)8
10 7

1
= 230 × 314 × 7 8
Perfect squares = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3
Hence, the total prime factors = 30+14+8 = 52
Hence, total 3 factors of 729 (9,9,9) are perfect squares.
296. Calculate the total prime factors in the product
291. How many multiples of 29 × 35 ×54 × 76 are odd
numbers? of {(16)7 × (27)6 × 59}
(a) 28 (b) 43
(a) 288 (b) 144
(c) 55 (d) 56
(c) 210 (d) 140
RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 Shift : 2
RRB Group-D – 06/12/2018 (Shift-III)
Ans. (c) : The required odd multiple number Ans : (c) Total prime factors {(16)7 × (27)6 × 59}
= ( 24 ) × ( 33 ) × 59
7 6
= (5+1) × (4+1) × (6+1)
= 6 × 5 × 7 = 210
= 2 28 × 318 × 59
292. Find the last digit of 2136 ? = 28 + 18 + 9 = 55
(a) 6 (b) 3
297. Find the unit digit in the product of (4211)102 ×
(c) 7 (d) 9
(361)52
RRB Group-D – 05/12/2018 (Shift-II) (a) 3 (b) 1
Ans. (d) The unit digit of 2136 (c) 4 (d) 7
2136 = (2134 × 2132) RRB NTPC 16.04.2016 Shift : 3
1×9=9 Ans : (b)
293. The smallest natural number, by which 216 The required unit digit in (4211)102 × (361)52
should be multiplied, so that the number of ⇒ (1)102 × (1)52 = 1×1 = 1
factors of the product is odd? 298. Find the unit digit in the following
(a) 4 (b) 6 (1234)102 + (1234)103
(c) 12 (d) 8 (a) 2 (b) 4
RRB Group-D – 11/12/2018 (Shift-I) (c) 0 (d) 1
Ans. (b) RRB NTPC 28.04.2016 Shift : 2
The number of multiples of (216 = 23 × 33) is: Ans : (c) Given expression: (1234)102 + (1234)103
= (3+1) (3+1) = 4 × 4 = 16 (even) The unit digit,
The smallest natural number, by which 216 should be = (4)102 + (4)103
multiplied, so that the number of factors of the product = (42)51 + (42)51 × 41
is odd = 6 = (16)51 + (16)51 × 41
∴ Required number of multiples in 216 × 6 = 24 × 34 =6+6×4
= (4 + 1) (4 + 1) = 25 = 6 + 2 4 = 30
Hence, the unit digit will be 0.
294. What is the unit digit of [45231632 × 22241632 ×
32251632] 299. How many factors of 512 are perfect squares?
(a) 6 (b) 4
(a) 1 (b) 0
(c) 3 (d) 5
(c) 4 (d) 5
RRB Group-D – 28/09/2018 (Shift-I)
RRB NTPC 18.01.2017 Shift : 3
Ans : (d) The factors of 512
Ans : (b) ( 4523) × ( 2224 ) × ( 3225) 
1632 1632 1632
= 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512
  In which = 1, 4, 16, 64, 256 are perfect squares
⇒ ( 3) × ( 4 ) × ( 5 )
4 4 4
So, the total number of perfect squares factors is 5.
300. Which is the smallest positive integer or
natural number, when divides 1920 so that the
number of factors of quotient is odd?
(a) 40 (b) 10
30 ⇒ 0 (c) 20 (d) 30
RRB Group-D – 12/12/2018 (Shift-I)
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Ans. (d) From options, Ans. (c) :
1920 4
Number of factors in = 48 = 2 × 3
40
is ( 4+1)(1+1) = 10 ( Even )
1920 6
Number of factors in =192 = 2 × 3
10 Hence, place value of 8 in 76897 will be 800.
is ( 6+1)(1+1) = 14 ( Even ) 305. The face value of 8 in 758639 is :
1920 5 (a) 8000 (b) 80
Number of factors in =96 = 2 × 3
20 (c) 800 (d) 8
is ( 5+1)(1+1) = 12 ( Even ) RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : In the given number = 758639
1920 6
Number of factors in =64 = 2 The face value of 8 = 8
30
306. Find the difference of the place and face values
is ( 6+1) = 7 ( Odd )
Hence, option (d) will be required answer. of 6 in 516372
301. How many factors of the number (a) 5998 (b) 6698
210 × 36 × 5 3 × 7 5 are divisible by 2160? (c) 5394 (d) 5994
(a) 180 (b) 336 RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
(c) 504 (d) 560
Ans. (d) : The place values of 6 in 516372–
RRB Group-D – 11/12/2018 (Shift-III)
Ans : (c) Factors of 2160 = 24 × 33 × 51
Let the total factors are n.
210 × 36 × 53 × 75
n= the face values of 6 = 6
24 × 33 × 51
n = 26 × 33 × 52 × 75 Required difference = 6000 – 6
So, the total number of factors = (6+1)(3+1)(2+1)(5+1) = 5994
= 7 × 4 × 3 × 6 = 504 307. The sum of the place values of 3 in 3636 is:
(a) 330 (b) 3030
Type - 8 (c) 3 (d) 3003
RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
302. What is the place value of 5 in the number Ans. (b) : The place value of 3 in 3636.
56789214?
(a) 5×106 (b) 5×104
7
(c) 5×10 (d) 5×105
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage I
Ans. (c) : The place value of 5 in 56789214 – Sum of place values of 3 = 3000 + 30
= 3030
308. The difference between the place values of 2
and 3 in the number 128935 is:
303. Find the sum of the place value and the face (a) 300 (b) 19970
value of 7 in the number 53736. (c) 20000 (d) 30
(a) 77 (b) 707 RRB NTPC 02.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) 770 (d) 777 Ans. (b) :
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (b) : The place value and the face value of 7 in the
number 53736.
Place value of 7 = 700 Required difference = 20000 – 30 = 19970
Face value of 7 = 7 309. The sum of the place values of 9 in 96961 is:
Required sum = 700 + 7 (a) 9000 (b) 18
= 707 (c) 9090 (d) 90900
304. In the number 76897, what is the place value of RRB NTPC 19.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
8? Ans. (d) : Sum of the place value of 9 in number 96961
(a) 8 (b) 8000 = 90000+ 900
(c) 800 (d) 80 = 90900
RRB NTPC 09.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist Hence, option (d) is correct.

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310. Find the difference between the place values of 316. Find the sum of the face value and place value
8 and 4 in the number 683479. of 6 in the number 206743?
(a) 7 (b) 80000 (a) 6749 (b) 12743
(c) 79600 (d) 76600 (c) 6006 (d) 12
RRB NTPC 04.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist RRB Group-D – 28/11/2018 (Shift-I)
Ans. (c) : Ans : (c) The face value of 6 in the number 206743 = 6
And the place value of 6 = 6 × 1000 = 6000
The required sum (Face value + Place value) = 6 + 6000
= 6006
317. The difference between two place values of 3 in
935071360 is-
(a) 29999700 (b) 29999701
Hence, required difference = 80000 – 4000 = 79600 (c) 2999600 (d) 29999400
RRB Group-D – 23/10/2018 (Shift-I)
311. Find the sum of the face values of 6 and 5 in Ans. (a) : The place value of 3 in 935071360,
61827354
(a) 60000300 (b) 30
(c) 40 (d) 11
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (d) : The required difference = 30000000–300 = 29999700
318. Calculate the sum of the face value and the
place value of 7 in the number 3728456.
(a) 700007 (b) 0
(c) 7 (d) 700000
Required sum = 6 + 5 = 11 RRB Group-D – 01/10/2018 (Shift-I)
Ans. (a) : The place value of 7 = 7 × 100000 = 700000
312. The difference between the place values of 2 The face value of 7 = 7.
and 4 in the number 275413 is Hence, the required sum = 700000 + 7 = 700007
(a) 196600 (b) 2
319. Find the face value of 4 in 145.390.
(c) 199600 (d) -2 (a) 40,000 (b) 4
RRB NTPC 05.03.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
(c) 140,000 (d) 45
Ans. (c) : RRB NTPC 04.04.2016 Shift : 2
Ans : (b) The face value of any digit is the same digit.
In the number 145.390 the face value of 4 = 4
320. Find the difference between the place value
Difference between the place value of 2 and 4 and face value of the digit 9 in the number
= 200000 – 400 = 199600 229301?
313. The digit of hundred's place value of 19! is: (a) 9292 (b) 8991
(a) 0 (b) 9 (c) 0 (d) 220
RRB NTPC 03.04.2016 Shift : 2
(c) 4 (d) 1
Ans : (b) The place value of 9 in the number 229301 =
RRB NTPC 12.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist 9 × 1000 = 9000
Ans. (a) : 19! = 19 × 18 × 17 ×16 ×…….. × 1 And the face value of 9 = 9
Number of 5 in 19! = 3 Hence, the required difference = 9000- 9 = 8991
So number of zeros = 3 321. What is the difference between the place value
19! · ...........000→100th number and face value of 3 in 273965?
Hence the value of 100th place is 0. (a) 2035 (b) 3962
(c) 2997 (d) 0
314. What is the difference between the place and RRB ALP & Tec. (31-08-18 Shift-II)
face values of '5' in the number 3675149? Ans. (c) : In the number 273965,
(a) 5000 (b) 4995 The place value of 3 = 3 x 1000 = 3000
(c) 495 (d) 4990 And the face value = 3
RRB JE - 23/05/2019 (Shift-I) Hence, the required difference = 3000 − 3 = 2997
Ans : (b) The place value of 5 in the number 3675149
322. The difference between the place values of '4'
= 5×1000 = 5000
and '2' in the number 833749502 is:
And the face value of 5 = 5 (a) 49998 (b) 30098
Required difference = 5000–5 = 4995 (c) 39098 (d) 39998
315. What is the place value of 8 in 634785? RRB ALP & Tec. (10-08-18 Shift-II)
(a) 8 (b) 80 Ans : (d) The given number = 833749502
(c) 800 (d) 80,000 The place value of 2 = 2
RRB RPF Constable -20/01/2019 (Shift-I) The place value of 4 = 4 x 10000 = 40000
Ans : (b) The place value of 8 in 634785 = 8 ×10 = 80 Hence, the required difference = 40000 – 2 = 39998
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 4x + 4y = 168
Type - 9
–2x +
– 4y =–138
1 3
323. By how much is th of 432 smaller than th of 2x = 30
6 4
216? x = 15
(a) –90 (b) 72 Hence, the number of chickens = x = 15
(c) 90 (d) 162 327. Two bus tickets from city P to Q and three
RRB NTPC 15.03.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist tickets from city P to R cost `99, but three
Ans. (c) : According to the question- tickets from city P to Q and two tickets from
city P to R cost `91. What are the respective
1 1
part of 432 = 432 × = 72 fares from city P to Q and from city P to R.
6 6 (a) `23, `15 (b) `51, `32
3 3 (c) `15, `23 (d) `32, `51
and part of 216 = 216 × = 162 RRB NTPC 31.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
4 4
Required difference = 162 – 72 Ans. (c) : Let the fares from city P to Q = `x
= 90 and the fares from city P to R = `y
324. Terry consumes 1700 mL of milk every day. According to the question,
How many litres of milk will she consume in 5
weeks?
(a) 59 L (b) 60 L On multiplying by 3 in equation (i) and 2 in equation
(c) 58.5 L (d) 59.5 L (ii)
RRB NTPC 09.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage I
Ans. (d) :
From equation (iii) & (iv) we have –
Q Terry consumes in 1 day = 1700 mL
5y = 115
1700 × 35
∴ In 5 weeks = 35 days = y = ` 23
1000
On putting the value of y in equation (i),
59500
= L 2x + 3 × 23 = 99
1000 2x + 69 = 99
= 59.5L 2x = 99 – 69
325. Mohan earns `60 on first day and spends `50 30
on the second day. He again earns `60 on the x=
third day and spends `50 on the fourth day and 2
so on. On which day will he have `200 with him x = `15
before spending? Hence the fares from city P to Q and the fares from city
(a) 10th (b) 14th P to R are `15, `23 respectively.
(c) 28th (d) 29th
328. There are 40 persons in a palace. If every
RRB NTPC 24.07.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
person shakes hands with every other person,
Ans. (d) : Mohan earns on the first day = `60 what will be the total number of handshakes?
and spends on the second day = `50 (a) 750 (b) 780
Thus, in 2 days Mohan saves = `10 (c) 800 (d) 790
Hence, Mohan saves in 28 days= `140 RRB NTPC 21.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
Mohan will earn on 29th day = `60
n ( n − 1)
So, On the 29th day Mohan has = 140 + 60 Ans. (b) : Total number of handshakes =
= `200 2
326. In a farmer's house, there are chickens and (
40 40 − 1 )
goats. The total number of their heads is 42 and 2
the total number of their legs is 138. Find the =
40 × 39
number of chickens. =
(a) 15 (b) 18 2
(c) 20 (d) 22 = 20 × 39
RRB NTPC 01.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist = 780
Ans. (a) : Let the number of chickens = x 329. In a group of 35 persons, 20 are young and 18
Number of goats = y are girls. How many young girls are there in
According to the question, the group ?
x + y = 42 ____(i) (a) 1 (b) 3
2x + 4y = 138 ____ (ii) (c) 18 (d) 2
On solving the equation (i) × 4 and (ii) RRB NTPC 17.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist

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