Aptitude Methods

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE NUMBERS
Some Basic Formulae:

I.Numeral : In Hindu Arabic system, we use ten symbols 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9 called digits to represent any number.
A group of digits, denoting a number is called a numeral.
We represent a number, say 689745132 as shown below :
Ten
Crore Ten
Lacs( Ten
Thou Hund Ten Uni
7
5
Crore s(10 Lacs
10 ) Thous sand reds s(1 ts(
s
)
(Millions
ands s
(102) 01) 100
(108)
) (106)
(104) (103)
)
6
We read it as : 'Sixty-eight crores, ninety-seven lacs, forty-five thousand, one

hundred and thirty-two'.
II Place Value or Local Value of a Digit in a Numeral :
In the above numeral :
Place value of 2 is (2 x 1) = 2; Place value of 3 is (3 x 10) = 30;
Place value of 1 is (1 x 100) = 100 and so on.
Place value of 6 is 6 x 10 8 = 600000000
III.Face Value : The face value of a digit in a numeral is the value of the digit
itself at whatever place it may be. In the above numeral, the face value of 2 is 2;
the face value of 3 is 3 and so on.
IV.TYPES OF NUMBERS
1.Natural Numbers : Counting numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,..... are called
natural
numbers.
2.Whole Numbers : All counting numbers together with zero form the set of
whole
numbers. Thus,
(i) 0 is the only whole number which is not a natural number.
(ii) Every natural number is a whole number.

3.Integers : All natural numbers, 0 and negatives of counting numbers i.e.,
{, - 3 , - 2 , - 1 , 0, 1, 2, 3,..} together form the set of integers.
(i) Positive Integers : {1, 2, 3, 4, ..} is the set of all positive integers.
(ii) Negative Integers : {- 1, - 2, - 3,..} is the set of all negative integers.
(iii) Non-Positive and Non-Negative Integers : 0 is neither positive nor
negative. So, {0, 1, 2, 3,.} represents the set of non-negative integers, while
{0, - 1 , - 2 , - 3 , ..} represents the set of non-positive integers.
4. Even Numbers : A number divisible by 2 is called an even number, e.g., 2, 4, 6,
8, 10, etc.
5. Odd Numbers : A number not divisible by 2 is called an odd number. e.g., 1, 3,
5, 7, 9, 11, etc.
6. Prime Numbers : A number greater than 1 is called a prime number, if it has
exactly two factors, namely 1 and the number itself.
Prime numbers upto 100 are : 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.
Prime numbers Greater than 100 : Letp be a given number greater than 100. To find
out whether it is prime or not, we use the following method :
Find a whole number nearly greater than the square root of p. Let k > *jp. Test
whether p is divisible by any prime number less than k. If yes, then p is not prime.
Otherwise, p is prime.
e.g,,We have to find whether 191 is a prime number or not. Now, 14 > V191.
Prime numbers less than 14 are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13.
191 is not divisible by any of them. So, 191 is a prime number.
7.Composite Numbers : Numbers greater than 1 which are not prime, are known
as composite numbers, e.g., 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12.
Note :
(i) 1 is neither prime nor composite.
(ii) 2 is the only even number which is prime.

(iii) There are 25 prime numbers between 1 and 100.
8. Co-primes : Two numbers a and b are said to be co-primes, if their H.C.F. is 1.

e.g., (2, 3), (4, 5), (7, 9), (8, 11), etc. are co-primes,
V.TESTS OF DIVISIBILITY
1. Divisibility By 2 : A number is divisible by 2, if its unit's digit is any of 0, 2, 4,
6, 8.
Ex. 84932 is divisible by 2, while 65935 is not.
2. Divisibility By 3 : A number is divisible by 3, if the sum of its digits is divisible
by 3.
Ex.592482 is divisible by 3, since sum of its digits = (5 + 9 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 2) = 30,
which is divisible by 3.
But, 864329 is not divisible by 3, since sum of its digits =(8 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 9) =
32, which is not divisible by 3.
3. Divisibility By 4 : A number is divisible by 4, if the number formed by the last
two digits is divisible by 4.
Ex. 892648 is divisible by 4, since the number formed by the last two digits is
48, which is divisible by 4.
But, 749282 is not divisible by 4, since the number formed by the last tv/o digits is
4. Divisibility By 5 : A number is divisible by 5, if its unit's digit is either 0 or 5.
Thus, 20820 and 50345 are divisible by 5, while 30934 and 40946 are not.
5. Divisibility By 6 : A number is divisible by 6, if it is divisible by both 2 and 3.
Ex. The number 35256 is clearly divisible by 2.
Sum of its digits = (3 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 6) = 21, which is divisible by 3. Thus, 35256 is
divisible by 2 as well as 3. Hence, 35256 is divisible by 6.
6.
Divisibility By 8 : A number is divisible by 8, if the number formed by the last
three digits of the given number is divisible by 8.

Ex. 953360 is divisible by 8, since the number formed by last three digits is 360,
which is divisible by 8.
But, 529418 is not divisible by 8, since the number formed by last three digits is
7.
Divisibility By 9 : A number is divisible by 9, if the sum of its digits is divisible
by 9.
Ex. 60732 is divisible by 9, since sum of digits * (6 + 0 + 7 + 3 + 2) = 18, which is
divisible by 9.
But, 68956 is not divisible by 9, since sum of digits = (6 + 8 + 9 + 5 + 6) = 34,
which is not divisible by 9.
8.
Divisibility By 10 : A number is divisible by 10, if it ends with 0.
Ex. 96410, 10480 are divisible by 10, while 96375 is not.

9. Divisibility By 11 : A number is divisible by 11, if the difference of the sum of
its digits at odd places and the sum of its digits at even places, is either 0 or a
number divisible by 11.
Ex. The number 4832718 is divisible by 11, since :
(sum of digits at odd places) - (sum of digits at even places)
- (8 + 7 + 3 + 4) - (1 + 2 + 8) = 11, which is divisible by 11.
10. Divisibility By 12 ; A number is divisible by 12, if it is divisible by both 4 and
3.
Ex. Consider the number 34632.
(i) The number formed by last two digits is 32, which is divisible by 4,
(ii) Sum of digits = (3 + 4 + 6 + 3 + 2) = 18, which is divisible by 3. Thus, 34632 is
divisible by 4 as well as 3. Hence, 34632 is divisible by 12.
11. Divisibility By 14 : A number is divisible by 14, if it is divisible by 2 as well as 7.
12. Divisibility By 15 : A number is divisible by 15, if it is divisible by both 3 and 5.
13. Divisibility By 16 : A number is divisible by 16, if the number formed by the
last4 digits is divisible by
16.
Ex.7957536 is divisible by 16, since the number formed by the last four digits is
7536, which is divisible by 16.
14. Divisibility By 24 : A given number is divisible by 24, if it is divisible by both3
and 8.
15. Divisibility By 40 : A given number is divisible by 40, if it is divisible by both
5 and 8.
16. Divisibility By 80 : A given number is divisible by 80, if it is divisible by both

5 and 16.
Note : If a number is divisible by p as well as q, where p and q are co-primes, then
the given number is divisible by pq.
If p arid q are not co-primes, then the given number need not be divisible by pq,
even when it is divisible by both p and q.
Ex. 36 is divisible by both 4 and 6, but it is not divisible by (4x6) = 24, since
4 and 6 are not co-primes.
VI
MULTIPLICATION BY SHORT CUT METHODS
1. Multiplication By Distributive Law :

(i) a x (b + c) = a x b + a x c
(ii) ax(b-c) = a x b-a x c.
Ex. (i) 567958 x 99999 = 567958 x (100000 - 1)

= 567958 x 100000 - 567958 x 1 = (56795800000 - 567958) = 56795232042. (ii)
978 x 184 + 978 x 816 = 978 x (184 + 816) = 978 x 1000 = 978000.
2. Multiplication of a Number By 5 n : Put n zeros to the right of the
multiplicand and divide the number so formed by 2 n
Ex. 975436 x 625 = 975436 x 54= 9754360000 = 609647600/16
VII.
BASIC FORMULAE
1. (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab
2. (a - b) 2 = a2 + b2 - 2ab
3. (a + b)2 - (a - b)2 = 4ab
4. (a + b) 2 + (a - b)2 = 2 (a2 + b2)
5. (a2 - b2) = (a + b) (a - b)
6. (a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2 (ab + bc + ca)
7. (a3 + b3) = (a +b) (a2 - ab + b2)
8. (a3 - b3) = (a - b) (a2 + ab + b2)
9. (a3 + b3 + c3 -3abc) = (a + b + c) (a2 + b2 + c2 - ab - bc - ca)

10. If a + b + c = 0, then a3 + b3 + c3 = 3abc.
VIII. DIVISION ALGORITHM OR EUCLIDEAN ALGORITHM
If we divide a given number by another number, then :
Dividend = (Divisor x Quotient) + Remainder
IX.
{i) (xn - an ) is divisible by (x - a) for all values of n.

(ii) (xn - an) is divisible by (x + a) for all even values of n.
(iii) (xn + an) is divisible by (x + a) for all odd values of n.
X. PROGRESSION
A succession of numbers formed and arranged in a definite order according to
certain definite rule, is called a progression.
1. Arithmetic Progression (A.P.) : If each term of a progression differs from its
preceding term by a constant, then such a progression is called an arithmetical
progression. This constant difference is called the common difference of the A.P.
An A.P. with first term a and common difference d is given by a, (a + d), (a + 2d),(a
+ 3d),.....
The nth term of this A.P. is given by Tn =a (n - 1) d.
The sum of n terms of this A.P.
Sn = n/2 [2a + (n - 1) d] = n/2 (first term + last term).
SOME IMPORTANT RESULTS :

(i) (1 + 2 + 3 +. + n) =n(n+1)/2
(ii) (l2 + 22 + 32 + ... + n2) = n (n+1)(2n+1)/6
(iii) (13 + 23 + 33 + ... + n3) =n2(n+1)2 / 4
2. Geometrical Progression (G.P.) : A progression of numbers in which every

term bears a constant ratio with its preceding term, is called a geometrical
progression.
The constant ratio is called the common ratio of the G.P. A G.P. with first term a and
common ratio r is :
a, ar, ar2,
In this G.P. Tn = arn-1
sum of the n terms, Sn= a(1-rn)
(1-r)
Problems with Answers & Explanation

1. Which one of the following is not a prime number?
A. 31
B. 61
C. 71
D. 91
Answer: Option D
Explanation: 91 is divisible by 7. So, it is not a prime number.
2. (112 x 54) = ?
A. 67000
B. 70000
C. 76500
D. 77200
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
(112 x 54) = 112 x
10 4 112 x 104
1120000
= 4
=
= 70000
2
2
16
3. It is being given that (232 + 1) is completely divisible by a whole number. Which of the
following numbers is completely divisible by this number?
A. (216 + 1)
B. (216 - 1)
C. (7 x 223)
D. (296 + 1)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Let 232 = x. Then, (232 + 1) = (x + 1).
Let (x + 1) be completely divisible by the natural number N. Then,
(296 + 1) = [(232)3 + 1] = (x3 + 1) = (x + 1)(x2 - x + 1), which is completely divisible by N,
since (x + 1) is divisible by N.
4. What least number must be added to 1056, so that the sum is completely divisible by 23 ?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 18
D. 21
E. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23) 1056 (45
92
--136
115
--21
--Required number = (23 - 21)
= 2.
5. 1397 x 1397 = ?
A. 1951609
B. 1981709
C. 18362619
D. 2031719
E. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1397 x 1397 = (1397)2
= (1400 - 3)2
= (1400)2 + (3)2 - (2 x 1400 x 3)
= 1960000 + 9 - 8400
= 1960009 - 8400
= 1951609.
6. How many of the following numbers are divisible by 132 ?

264, 396, 462, 792, 968, 2178, 5184, 6336
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
132 = 4 x 3 x 11
So, if the number divisible by all the three number 4, 3 and 11, then the number is divisible
by 132 also.
264
11,3,4 (/)
396
11,3,4 (/)
462
11,3 (X)
792
11,3,4 (/)
968
11,4 (X)
2178
11,3 (X)
5184
3,4 (X)
6336
11,3,4 (/)
Therefore the following numbers are divisible by 132 : 264, 396, 792 and 6336.
Required number of number = 4.
7. (935421 x 625) = ?
A. 575648125
B. 584638125
C. 584649125
D. 585628125
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
935421 x 625 = 935421 x 54 =
935421 x
935421 x
= 104
1 4
0
2
9354210
= 000
24
16
= 584638125
8. The largest 4 digit number exactly divisible by 88 is:

A. 9944
B. 9768
C. 9988
D. 8888
E. None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Largest 4-digit number = 9999
88) 9999 (113
88
---119
88
---319
264
--55
= 9944.
9. Which of the following is a prime number ?
A. 33
B. 81
C. 93
D. 97
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Clearly, 97 is a prime number.
10. What is the unit digit in {(6374)1793 x (625)317 x (341491)}?

A. 0
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Unit digit in (6374)1793 = Unit digit in (4)1793
= Unit digit in [(42)896 x 4]
= Unit digit in (6 x 4) = 4
Unit digit in (625)317 = Unit digit in (5)317 = 5

Unit digit in (341)491 = Unit digit in (1)491 = 1
Required digit = Unit digit in (4 x 5 x 1) = 0.
11. 5358 x 51 = ?
A.
273258
B.
273268
C.
273348
D.
273358
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5358 x
51
= 5358 x (50 + 1)
= 5358 x 50 + 5358 x
1
= 267900 + 5358
= 273258.
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12. The sum of first five prime numbers is:
A.
11
B.
18
C.
26
D.
28
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Required sum = (2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11) = 28.
Note: 1 is not a prime number.
Definition: A prime number (or a prime) is a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural
number divisors: 1 and itself.
13. The difference of two numbers is 1365. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as
quotient and the 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ?
A.
240
B.
270
C.
295
D.
360
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let the smaller number be x. Then larger number = (x + 1365).
x + 1365 = 6x + 15
5x = 1350
x = 270
Smaller number = 270.
14. (12)3 x 64 432 = ?
A.
5184
B.
5060
C.
5148
D.
5084
E.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Given Exp. =
(12)3 x 64
(12)3 x 64
= (12)2 x 62 = (72)2 = 5184

432
12 x 62
15. 72519 x 9999 = ?
A.
725117481
B.
674217481
C.
685126481
D.
696217481
E.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
72519 x
9999
= 72519 x (10000 - 1)
= 72519 x 10000 - 72519 x
1
= 725190000 - 72519
= 725117481.

16. If the number 517 * 324 is completely divisible by 3, then the smallest whole number in the place
of * will be:
A.
B.
C.
D.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Sum of digits = (5 + 1 + 7 + x + 3 + 2 + 4) = (22 + x), which must be divisible by 3.
x = 2.
17. The smallest 3 digit prime number is:
A.
101
B.
103
C.
109
D.
113
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The smallest 3-digit number is 100, which is divisible by 2.
100 is not a prime number.
101 < 11 and 101 is not divisible by any of the prime numbers 2, 3, 5, 7, 11.
101 is a prime number.
Hence 101 is the smallest 3-digit prime number.
18. Which one of the following numbers is exactly divisible by 11?
A.
235641
B.
245642
C.
315624
D.
415624
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
(4 + 5 + 2) - (1 + 6 + 3) = 1, not divisible by 11.
(2 + 6 + 4) - (4 + 5 + 2) = 1, not divisible by 11.
(4 + 6 + 1) - (2 + 5 + 3) = 1, not divisible by 11.
(4 + 6 + 1) - (2 + 5 + 4) = 0, So, 415624 is divisible by 11.
19. (?) - 19657 - 33994 = 9999
A.
63650
B.
53760
C.
59640
D.
61560
E.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Let x - 53651 = 9999

Then, x = 9999 + 53651 = 63650
19657
33994
----53651
-----

20. The sum of first 45 natural numbers is:
A.
1035
B.
1280
C.
2070
D.
2140
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Let Sn =(1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 45). This is an A.P. in which a =1, d =1, n = 45.
Sn =
[2a + (n - 1)d] =
45 x [2 x 1 + (45 - 1) x
1]
2
45
2
x 46
= 45 x (20 + 3)
= 45 x 20 + 45 x 3
= 900 + 135
= 1035.
Shorcut Method:
45(45 + 1)
=
=
1035.
2
2
Sn =
n(n + 1)
21. Which of the following number is divisible by 24 ?

A.
35718
B.
63810
C.
537804
D.
3125736
= (45 x
23)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
24 = 3 x8, where 3 and 8 co-prime.
Clearly, 35718 is not divisible by 8, as 718 is not divisible by 8.
Similarly, 63810 is not divisible by 8 and 537804 is not divisible by 8.
Cibsuder oart (d).
Sum of digits = (3 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 7 + 3 + 6) = 27, which is divisible by 3.
Also, 736 is divisible by 8.
3125736 is divisible by (3 x 8), i.e., 24.
22. 753 x 753 + 247 x 247 - 753 x 247
753 x 753 x 753 + 247 x 247 x
247
A.
C.
=?
B.
1000
253
D.
500
1
506
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
(a2 + b2 - ab)
Given Exp. =
(a + b )
3
1
= (a + b) =
1
(753 +
247)
1
= 1000

23. (?) + 3699 + 1985 - 2047 = 31111
A.
34748
B.
27474
C.
30154
D.
27574
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
x + 3699 + 1985 - 2047 = 31111
x + 3699 + 1985 = 31111 + 2047
x + 5684 = 33158
x = 33158 - 5684 = 27474.
24. If the number 481 * 673 is completely divisible by 9, then the smallest whole number in place of *
will be:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sum of digits = (4 + 8 + 1 + x + 6 + 7 + 3) = (29 + x), which must be divisible by 9.
x = 7.
25. The difference between the local value and the face value of 7 in the numeral 32675149 is
A.
75142
B.
64851
C.
5149
D.
69993
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
(Local value of 7) - (Face value of 7) = (70000 - 7) = 69993
26. The difference between a positive proper fraction and its reciprocal is 9/20. The fraction is:
A.
C.
B.
5
4
D.
3
10
4
3
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Let the required fraction be x. Then
1 - x2
x
1
x
-x 9
= 20
20
20 - 20x2 = 9x
20x2 + 9x - 20 = 0
20x2 + 25x - 16x - 20 = 0
5x(4x + 5) - 4(4x + 5) = 0
(4x + 5)(5x - 4) = 0
x=
5
27. On dividing a number by 56, we get 29 as remainder. On dividing the same number by 8, what
will be the remainder ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.
28. If n is a natural number, then (6n2 + 6n) is always divisible by:
A.
6 only
B.
6 and 12 both
C.
12 only
D.
by 18 only
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
(6n2 + 6n) = 6n(n + 1), which is always divisible by 6 and 12 both, since n(n + 1) is always even.
29. 107 x 107 + 93 x 93 = ?
A.
19578
B.
19418
C.
20098
D.
21908
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
107 x 107 + 93 x
93
= (107)2 + (93)2
= (100 + 7)2 + (100 - 7)2
= 2 x [(100)2 + 72]
= 20098
[Ref: (a + b)2 + (a - b)2 = 2(a2 + b2)]
30. What will be remainder when (6767 + 67) is divided by 68 ?

A.
B.
63
C.
66
D.
67
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
(xn + 1) will be divisible by (x + 1) only when n is odd.
(6767 + 1) will be divisible by (67 + 1)
(6767 + 1) + 66, when divided by 68 will give 66 as remainder.
31. On dividing a number by 5, we get 3 as remainder. What will the remainder when the square of
the this number is divided by 5 ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Let the number be x and on dividing x by 5, we get k as quotient and 3 as remainder.
x = 5k + 3
x2 = (5k + 3)2
= (25k2 + 30k + 9)
= 5(5k2 + 6k + 1) + 4
On dividing x2 by 5, we get 4 as remainder.
32. How many 3-digit numbers are completely divisible 6 ?

A.
149
B.
150
C.
151
D.
166
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3-digit number divisible by 6 are: 102, 108, 114,... , 996
This is an A.P. in which a = 102, d = 6 and l = 996
Let the number of terms be n. Then tn = 996.
a + (n - 1)d = 996
102 + (n - 1) x 6 = 996
6 x (n - 1) = 894
(n - 1) = 149
n = 150
Number of terms = 150.
33. How many natural numbers are there between 23 and 100 which are exactly divisible by 6 ?
A.
B.
11
C.
12
D.
13
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Required numbers are 24, 30, 36, 42, ..., 96

Let the number of terms in it be n.
Then tn = 96
a + (n - 1)d = 96
24 + (n - 1) x 6 = 96
(n - 1) x 6 = 72
(n - 1) = 12
n = 13
Required number of numbers = 13.
34. How many of the following numbers are divisible by 3 but not by 9 ?
2133, 2343, 3474, 4131, 5286, 5340, 6336, 7347, 8115, 9276
A.
B.
C.
D.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Marking (/) those which are are divisible by 3 by not by 9 and the others by (X), by taking the
sum of digits, we get:s
2133
9 (X)
2343
12 (/)
3474
18 (X)
4131
9 (X)
5286
21 (/)
5340
12 (/)
6336
18 (X)
7347
21 (/)
8115
15 (/)
9276
24 (/)
Required number of numbers = 6.

35. (963 + 476)2 + (963 - 476)2
(963 x 963 + 476 x 476)
=?
A.
1449
B.
497
C.
D.
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Given Exp. =
(a + b)2 + (a - b)2
2(a2 + b2) = 2
(a2 + b2)
(a2 + b2)
36. How many 3 digit numbers are divisible by 6 in all ?
A.
149
B.
150
C.
151
D.
166
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Required numbers are 102, 108, 114, ... , 996
Let the number of terms be n. Then,

a + (n - 1)d = 996
102 + (n - 1) x 6 = 996
6 x (n - 1) = 894
(n - 1) = 149
n = 150.
37. A 3-digit number 4a3 is added to another 3-digit number 984 to give a 4-digit number 13b7,
which is divisible by 11. Then, (a + b) = ?
A.
10
B.
11
C.
12
D.
15
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4 a 3
9 8 4
13 b 7
|
}
|
==> a + 8 = b
Also, 13 b7 is divisible by 11
==>
b - a = 8
(7 + 3) - (b + 1) = (9 - b)
(9 - b) = 0
b=9
(b = 9 and a = 1)
(a + b) = 10.

38. 8597 - ? = 7429 - 4358
A.
5426
B.
5706
C.
5526
D.
5476
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
7429
-4358
---3071
----
Let 8597 - x = 3071

Then,
x = 8597 - 3071
= 5526

39. The smallest prime number is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The smallest prime number is 2.
40. (12345679 x 72) = ?
A.
88888888
B.
888888888
C.
898989898
D.
9999999998
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12345679 x
72
= 12345679 x (70 +2)

= 12345679 x 70 + 12345679 x
2
= 864197530 + 24691358
= 888888888
41. On dividing a number by 357, we get 39 as remainder. On dividing the same number 17, what will
be the remainder ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
11
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Let x be the number and y be the quotient. Then,
x = 357 x y + 39
= (17 x 21 x y) + (17 x 2) + 5
= 17 x (21y + 2) + 5)
Required remainder = 5.
42. If the product 4864 x 9 P 2 is divisible by 12, then the value of P is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
None of these
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Clearly, 4864 is divisible by 4.
So, 9P2 must be divisible by 3. So, (9 + P + 2) must be divisible by 3.

P = 1.
43. Which one of the following is the common factor of (47 43 + 4343) and (4747 + 4347) ?
A.
(47 - 43)
B.
(47 + 43)
C.
(4743 + 4343)
D.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
When n is odd, (xn + an) is always divisible by (x + a).
Each one of (4743 + 4343) and (4747 + 4343) is divisible by (47 + 43).
44. -84 x 29 + 365 = ?
A.
2436
B.
2801
C.
-2801
D.
-2071
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Given Exp. = -84 x (30 - 1) + 365
= -(84 x 30) + 84 +
365
= -2520 + 449
= -2071
45. A number when divided by 296 leaves 75 as remainder. When the same number is divided by 37,
the remainder will be:
A.
B.
C.
D.
11
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Let x = 296q + 75
= (37 x 8q + 37 x 2) + 1
= 37 (8q + 2) + 1
Thus, when the number is divided by 37, the remainder is 1.
46. In dividing a number by 585, a student employed the method of short division. He divided the
number successively by 5, 9 and 13 (factors 585) and got the remainders 4, 8, 12 respectively. If
he had divided the number by 585, the remainder would have been
A.
24
B.
144
C.
292
D.
584
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
5 | x
-------------9 | y - 4
-------------13| z - 8
-------------| 1 -12
585) 1169 (1
585
--584
---
z = 13 x 1 + 12
= 25
y = 9 x z + 8
= 9 x 25 + 8
x = 5 x y + 4
= 5 x 233 + 4
= 233
= 1169
Therefore, on dividing the number by 585, remainder = 584.

47. In a division sum, the divisor is 10 times the quotient and 5 times the remainder. If the remainder
is 46, what is the dividend ?
A.
4236
B.
4306
C.
4336
D.
5336
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Divisor = (5 x 46) = 230
10 x Quotient = 230
230
10
= 23
Dividend = (Divisor x Quotient) + Remainder

= (230 x 23) + 46
= 5290 + 46
= 5336.
48. 4500 x ? = 3375
A.
C.
E.
2
5
1
4
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
B.
D.
3
4
3
5
3
=
4500100
4
4500 x x = 3375
x=
337575
49. What smallest number should be added to 4456 so that the sum is completely divisible by 6 ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
6) 4456 (742
42
--25
24
--16
12
--4
Therefore, Required number = (6 - 4) = 2.

50. What least number must be subtracted from 13601, so that the remainder is divisible by 87 ?
A.
23
B.
31
C.
29
D.
37
E.
49
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
87) 13601 (156

87
---490
435
---551
522
--29
--Therefore, the required number = 29.
51. 476 ** 0 is divisible by both 3 and 11. The non-zero digits in the hundred's and ten's places are
respectively:
A.
7 and 4
B.
7 and 5
C.
8 and 5
D.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Let the given number be 476 xy 0.
Then (4 + 7 + 6 + x + y + 0) = (17 + x + y) must be divisible by 3.
And, (0 + x + 7) - (y + 6 + 4) = (x - y -3) must be either 0 or 11.
x-y-3=0
y=x-3
(17 + x + y) = (17 + x + x - 3) = (2x + 14)

x= 2 or x = 8.
x = 8 and y = 5.
52. If the number 97215 * 6 is completely divisible by 11, then the smallest whole number in place of
* will be:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Given number = 97215x6
(6 + 5 + 2 + 9) - (x + 1 + 7) = (14 - x), which must be divisible by 11.
x=3
53. (112 + 122 + 132 + ... + 202) = ?
A.
385
B.
2485
C.
2870
D.
3255
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
(112 + 122 + 132 + ... + 202) = (12 + 22 + 32 + ... + 202) - (12 + 22 + 32 + ... + 102)
Ref: (12 + 22 + 32 + ... + n2) =

20 x 21 x
41
10 x 11 x
21
= (2870 - 385)
= 2485.
54. If the number 5 * 2 is divisible by 6, then * = ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1
6
n(n + 1)(2n + 1)
6 = 3 x 2. Clearly, 5 * 2 is divisible by 2. Replace * by x.

Then, (5 + x + 2) must be divisible by 3. So, x = 2.
55. Which of the following numbers will completely divide (4915 - 1) ?
A.
B.
14
C.
46
D.
50
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
(xn - 1) will be divisibly by (x + 1) only when n is even.
(4915 - 1) = {(72)15 - 1} = (730 - 1), which is divisible by (7 +1), i.e., 8.
56.
9+
3
4
+7+
2
17
9+
=?
15
719
A.
7+
C.
9+
E.
None of these
1020
719
1020
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Given sum
=9+ 3 +7+ 2 4
= (9 + 7 - 9) +
9+ 1
17
3
4
15
2
17
1
15
B.
9+
D.
7+
817
1020
817
1020
765 + 120 68
=7+
1020
817
=7+
1020

57.
1-
A.
C.
1-
2
n
1-
3
n
+ ... up to n terms = ?
1
n
2
1
2
B.
n(n - 1)
D.
(n - 1)
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Given sum
= (1 + 1 + 1 + ... to n terms) -
=n-
=n-
1
2
+1
1
n
2
n
3
n
+ ... to n terms
[ Ref: nth terms = (n/n) = 1]
n+1
2
(n - 1)

58. On dividing 2272 as well as 875 by 3-digit number N, we get the same remainder. The sum of the
digits of N is:
A.
10
B.
11
C.
12
D.
13
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Clearly, (2272 - 875) = 1397, is exactly divisible by N.
Now, 1397 = 11 x 127
The required 3-digit number is 127, the sum of whose digits is 10.
59. A boy multiplied 987 by a certain number and obtained 559981 as his answer. If in the answer
both 98 are wrong and the other digits are correct, then the correct answer would be:
A.
553681
B.
555181
C.
555681
D.
556581
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
987 = 3 x 7 x 47
So, the required number must be divisible by each one of 3, 7, 47
553681
(Sum of digits = 28, not divisible by 3)
555181
(Sum of digits = 25, not divisible by 3)
555681 is divisible by 3, 7, 47.

60. How many prime numbers are less than 50 ?
A.
16
B.
15
C.
14
D.
18
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Prime numbers less than 50 are:
2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47
Their number is 15
61. When a number is divided by 13, the remainder is 11. When the same number is divided by 17,
then remainder is 9. What is the number ?
A.
339
B.
349
C.
369
D.
Data inadequate
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
x = 13p + 11 and x = 17q + 9
13p + 11 = 17q + 9
17q - 13p = 2
2+
13p
q
=
17
The least value of p for which q

=
2+
13p
is a whole number is p = 26
17
x = (13 x 26 + 11)
= (338 + 11)
= 349
62. (51 + 52 + 53 + ... + 100) = ?
A.
2525
B.
2975
C.
3225
D.
3775
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sn = (1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 50 + 51 + 52 + ... + 100) - (1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 50)
=
100 x (1 + 100) 50
x (1 + 50)
2
2
= (50 x 101) - (25 x 51)

= (5050 - 1275)
= 3775.
63. (800 64) x (1296 36) = ?
A.
420
B.
460
C.
500
D.
540
E.
None of these
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Given Exp. =
800
1296
= 450
64
36
64. Which natural number is nearest to 8485, which is completely divisible by 75 ?
A.
8475
B.
8500
C.
8550
D.
8525
E.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
On dividing, we get
75) 8485 (113
75
--98
75
---235
225
--10
--Required number = (8485 - 10) // Because 10 < (75 - 10)
= 8475.
65. If the number 42573 * is exactly divisible by 72, then the minimum value of * is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
72 = 9 x8, where 9 and 8 are co-prime.
The minimum value of x for which 73x for which 73x is divisible by 8 is, x = 6.
Sum of digits in 425736 = (4 + 2 + 5 + 7 + 3 + 6) = 27, which is divisible by 9.
Required value of * is 6.
66. Which of the following numbers is divisible by each one of 3, 7, 9 and 11 ?
A.
639
B.
2079
C.
3791
D.
37911
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
639 is not divisible by 7
2079 is divisible by each of 3, 7, 9, 11.
67. Which natural number is nearest to 9217, which is completely divisible by 88 ?
A.
9152
B.
9240
C.
9064
D.
9184
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
On dividing we get,
88) 9217 (104
88
---417
352
---65
---Therefore, Required number = 9217 + (88 - 65) // Because (88 - 65) < 65.
= 9217 + 23
= 9240.
68. (4300731) - ? = 2535618
A.
1865113
B.
1775123
C.
1765113
D.
1675123
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Let 4300731 - x = 2535618
Then x, = 4300731 - 2535618 = 1765113
69. n is a whole number which when divided by 4 gives 3 as remainder. What will be the remainder
when 2n is divided by 4 ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let n = 4q + 3. Then 2n = 8q + 6
= 4(2q + 1 ) + 2.
Thus, when 2n is divided by 4, the remainder is 2.

70. (489 + 375)2 - (489 - 375)2
(489 x 375)
=?
A.
144
B.
864
C.
D.
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
4a
=4
2
2
Given Exp. = (a + b) - (a - b) = b
ab
ab
71. 397 x 397 + 104 x 104 + 2 x 397 x 104 = ?

A.
250001
B.
251001
C.
260101
D.
261001
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Given Exp. = (397)2 + (104)2 + 2 x 397 x 104
= (397 + 104)2
= (501)2 = (500 + 1)2
= (5002) + (1)2 + (2 x 500 x 1)
= 250000 + 1 + 1000
= 251001
72. (35423 + 7164 + 41720) - (317 x 89) = ?
A.
28213
B.
84307
C.
50694
D.
56094
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
35423
+ 7164
+ 41720
----84307
317 x 89 =
=
=
=
317 x (90 -1 )
(317 x 90 - 317)
(28530 - 317)
28213
- 28213
----56094
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73. (xn - an) is completely divisible by (x - a), when
A.
n is any natural number
B.
n is an even natural number
C.
n is and odd natural number
D.
n is prime
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
For every natural number n, (xn - an) is completely divisible by (x - a).
74. Which one of the following numbers is completely divisible by 45?
A.
181560
B.
331145
C.
202860
D.
2033555
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45 = 5 x 9, where 5 and 9 are co-primes.
Unit digit must be 0 or 5 and sum of digits must be divisible by 9.
Among given numbers, such number is 202860.
75. Which of the following numbers will completely divide (325 + 326 + 327 + 328) ?
A.
11
B.
16
C.
25
D.
30
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
(325 + 326 + 327 + 328) = 325 x (1 + 3 + 32 + 33) = 325 x 40
= 324 x 3 x 4 x 10
= (324 x 4 x 30), which is divisible by30.
76. A number when divide by 6 leaves a remainder 3. When the square of the number is divided by 6,
the remainder is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Let x = 6q + 3.
Then, x2 = (6q + 3)2
= 36q2 + 36q + 9
= 6(6q2 + 6q + 1) + 3
Thus, when x2 is divided by 6, then remainder = 3.
77. The sum of the two numbers is 12 and their product is 35. What is the sum of the reciprocals of
these numbers ?
A.
C.
12
35
35
8
B.
D.
1
35
7
32
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Let the numbers be a and b. Then, a + b = 12 and ab = 35.
a+
b
= 12
ab
35
1 + 1
b
= 12
35
Sum of reciprocals of given numbers =
12
35
78. What will be remainder when 17200 is divided by 18 ?
A.
17
B.
16
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
When n is even. (xn - an) is completely divisibly by (x + a)
(17200 - 1200) is completely divisible by (17 + 1), i.e., 18.
(17200 - 1) is completely divisible by 18.
On dividing 17200 by 18, we get 1 as remainder.
79. If 1400 x x = 1050. Then, x = ?
A.
C.
E.
1
4
2
3
None of these
B.
D.
3
5
3
4
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
3
=
1400
4
1400 x x = 1050
x=
1050
80. (12 + 22 + 32 + ... + 102) = ?

A.
330
B.
345
C.
365
D.
385
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
We know that (12 + 22 + 32 + ... + n2) =
Putting n = 10, required sum =
1
6
1
6
n(n + 1)(2n + 1)
x 10 x 11 x
21
= 385
81. The difference of the squares of two consecutive even integers is divisible by which of the
following integers ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let the two consecutive even integers be 2n and (2n + 2). Then,
(2n + 2)2 = (2n + 2 + 2n)(2n + 2 - 2n)
= 2(4n + 2)
= 4(2n + 1), which is divisible by 4.

82. Which one of the following is a prime number ?
A.
119
B.
187
C.
247
D.
551
E.
None of these
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
551 > 22
All prime numbers less than 24 are : 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23.
119 is divisible by 7; 187 is divisible by 11; 247 is divisible by 13 and 551 is divisible by 19.
So, none of the given numbers is prime.
83. The sum all even natural numbers between 1 and 31 is:
A.
16
B.
128
C.
240
D.
512
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Required sum = (2 + 4 + 6 + ... + 30)
This is an A.P. in which a = 2, d = (4 - 2) = 2 and l = 30.
tn = 30
a + (n - 1)d = 30
2 + (n - 1) x 2 = 30
n - 1 = 14
n = 15
Sn =
(a + l) =
15
x (2 + 30) = 240.
2
2
84. The difference between the place value and the face value of 6 in the numeral 856973 is
A.
973
B.
6973
C.
5994
D.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
(Place value of 6) - (Face value of 6) = (6000 - 6) = 5994
85. If a and b are odd numbers, then which of the following is even ?
A.
a+b
B.
a+b+1
C.
ab
D.
ab + 2
E.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The sum of two odd number is even. So, a + b is even.
86. Which one of the following numbers is completely divisible by 99?
A.
3572404
B.
135792
C.
913464
D.
114345
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
99 = 11 x 9, where 11 and 9 are co-prime.
By hit and trial, we find that 114345 is divisibleby 11 as well as 9. So, it is divisible by 99.
87. The sum of how many terms of the series 6 + 12 + 18 + 24 + ... is 1800 ?
A.
16
B.
24
C.
20
D.
18
E.
22
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
This is an A.P. in which a = 6, d = 6 and Sn = 1800
Then,
n
2
n
2
[2a + (n - 1)d] = 1800

[2 x 6 + (n - 1) x 6] =
1800
3n (n + 1) = 1800
n(n + 1) = 600
n2 + n - 600 = 0
n2 + 25n - 24n - 600 = 0
n(n + 25) - 24(n + 25) = 0

(n + 25)(n - 24) = 0
n = 24
88. (51+ 52 + 53 + ... + 100) = ?
A.
2525
B.
2975
C.
3225
D.
3775
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
This is an A.P. in which a = 51, l = 100 and n = 50.
Sum =
(a + l) =
50
x (51 + 100) = (25 x 151)

2
2
= 3775.
89. 1904 x 1904 = ?

A.
3654316
B.
3632646
C.
3625216
D.
3623436
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
1904 x
1904
= (1904)2
= (1900 + 4)2
= (1900)2 + (4)2 + (2 x 1900 x 4)

= 3610000 + 16 + 15200.
= 3625216.
90. What is the unit digit in(795 - 358)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Unit digit in 795 = Unit digit in [(74)23 x 73]
= Unit digit in [(Unit digit in(2401)) 23 x (343)]
= Unit digit in (123 x 343)
= Unit digit in (343)
=3
Unit digit in 358 = Unit digit in [(34)14 x 32]
= Unit digit in [Unit digit in (81)14 x 32]
= Unit digit in [(1)14 x 32]
= Unit digit in (1 x 9)
= Unit digit in (9)
=9
Unit digit in (795 - 358) = Unit digit in (343 - 9) = Unit digit in (334) = 4.
So, Option B is the answer.
91. Which one of the following is a prime number ?

A.
161
B.
221
C.
373
D.
437
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
437 > 22
All prime numbers less than 22 are : 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19.
161 is divisible by 7, and 221 is divisible by 13.
373 is not divisible by any of the above prime numbers.
373 is prime.
92. The smallest 6 digit number exactly divisible by 111 is:
A.
111111
B.
110011
C.
100011
D.
110101
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The smallest 6-digit number 100000.

111) 100000 (900
999
----100
--Required number = 100000 + (111 - 100)
= 100011.
93. The largest 5 digit number exactly divisible by 91 is:
A.
99921
B.
99918
C.
99981
D.
99971
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Largest 5-digit number = 99999

91) 99999 (1098
91
--899
819
---809
728
--81
= 99918.
94.
768 x 768 x 768 + 232 x 232 x

232
=?
768 x 768 - 768 x 232 + 232 x 232

A.
1000
B.
536
C.
500
D.
268
E.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Given Exp. =
(a3 + b3)
= (a + b) = (768 + 232) = 1000

(a2 - ab + b2)
95. The smallest 5 digit number exactly divisible by 41 is:
A.
1004
B.
10004
C.
10045
D.
E.
None of these
10025
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The smallest 5-digit number = 10000.

41) 10000 (243
82
--180
164
---160
123
--37
--Required number = 10000 + (41 - 37)
= 10004.
96. How many terms are there in the G.P. 3, 6, 12, 24, ... , 384 ?
A.
B.
C.
10
D.
11
E.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Here a = 3 and r =
Then, tn = 384
3 x 2n - 1 = 384
6
3
= 2. Let the number of terms be n.
arn-1 = 384
2n-1 = 128 = 27
n-1=7
n=8
97. If x and y are positive integers such that (3x + 7y) is a multiple of 11, then which of the following
will be divisible by 11 ?
A.
4x + 6y
B.
x+y+4
C.
9x + 4y
D.
4x - 9y
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
By hit and trial, we put x = 5 and y = 1 so that (3x + 7y) = (3 x 5 + 7 x 1) = 22, which is
divisible by 11.
(4x + 6y) = ( 4 x 5 + 6 x 1) = 26, which is not divisible by 11;
(x + y + 4 ) = (5 + 1 + 4) = 10, which is not divisible by 11;
(9x + 4y) = (9 x 5 + 4 x 1) = 49, which is not divisible by 11;
(4x - 9y) = (4 x 5 - 9 x 1) = 11, which is divisible by 11.
98. 9548 + 7314 = 8362 + (?)
A.
8230
B.
8410
C.
8500
D.
8600
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
16862 = 8362 + x
x = 16862 - 8362
= 8500
9548
+ 7314
----16862
-----

99. In a division sum, the remainder is 0. As student mistook the divisor by 12 instead of 21 and
obtained 35 as quotient. What is the correct quotient ?
A.
B.
12
C.
13
D.
20
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Number = (12 x 35)
Correct Quotient = 420 21 = 20
100. 2 + 22 + 23 + ... + 29 = ?
A.
2044
B.
1022
C.
1056
D.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
This is a G.P. in which a = 2, r =
Sn =
a(rn - 1)
2 x (29 - 1)
22
2
= 2 and n = 9.
= 2 x (512 - 1)
(r - 1)
(2 - 1)
= 2 x 511
= 1022.
101. The sum of even numbers between 1 and 31 is:

A.
B.
28
C.
240
D.
512
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Let Sn = (2 + 4 + 6 + ... + 30). This is an A.P. in which a = 2, d = 2 and l = 30
a + (n - 1)d = 30
2 + (n - 1) x 2 = 30
n = 15.
n
15
x (2 + 30) = (15 x 16) =

240.
2
2
Sn =
(a + l) =
102. If the number 91876 * 2 is completely divisible by 8, then the smallest whole number in place of
* will be:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Then number 6x2 must be divisible by 8.
x = 3, as 632 is divisible 8.
103. 2056 x 987 = ?
A.
1936372
B.
2029272
C.
1896172
D.
1926172
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2056 x 987 = 2056 x (1000 - 13)
= 2056 x 1000 - 2056 x
13
= 2056000 - 26728
= 2029272.
104. On multiplying a number by 7, the product is a number each of whose digits is 3. The smallest
such number is:
A.
47619
B.
47719
C.
48619
D.
47649
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
By hit and trial, we find that
47619 x 7 = 333333.
105.
If 60% of
3
5
of a number is 36, then the number is:
A.
80
B.
100
C.
75
D.
90
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let the number be x. Then
60% of
60
100
x=
3
5
x
of x = 36
3
5
x x = 36
36 x
25
9
= 100
Required number = 100

106. If x and y are the two digits of the number 653xy such that this number is divisible by 80,
then x + y = ?
A.
2 or 6
B.
C.
4 or 8
D.
E.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
80 = 2 x 5 x 8
Since 653xy is divisible by 2 and 5 both, so y = 0.
Now, 653x0 is divisible by 8, so 3x0 should be divisible by 8.
This happens when x = 2 or 6.
x + y = (2 + 0) = 2
[or]
x + y = (6 + 0) = 6.

107. The difference of the squares of two consecutive odd integers is divisible by which of the
following integers ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Let the two consecutive odd integers be (2n + 1) and (2n + 3). Then,
(2n + 3)2 - (2n + 1)2 = (2n + 3 + 2n + 1) (2n + 3 - 2n - 1)
= (4n + 4) x 2
= 8(n + 1), which is divisible by 8.
108. What is the unit digit in (4137)754?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Unit digit in (4137)754 = Unit digit in {[(4137)4]188 x (4137)2}
=Unit digit in { 292915317923361 x 17114769 }
= (1 x 9) = 9
109. 587 x 999 = ?
A.
586413
B.
587523
C.
614823
D.
615173
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
587 x
999
= 587 x (1000 - 1)
= 587 x 1000 - 587 x
1
= 587000 - 587
= 586413.

110. A number was divided successively in order by 4, 5 and 6. The remainders were respectively 2, 3
and 4. The number is:
A.
214
B.
476
C.
954
D.
1908
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4 | x
----------5 | y -2
----------6 | z - 3
----------| 1 - 4
z = 6 x 1 + 4
= 10
y = 5 x z + 3
= 5 x 10 + 3
= 53
x = 4 x y + 2
= 4 x 53 + 2
= 214
Hence, required number = 214.

111. If (64)2 - (36)2 = 20 x x, then x = ?

A.
70
B.
120
C.
180
D.
140
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
20 x x = (64 + 36)(64 - 36) = 100 x 28
x=
100 x 28
= 140
20
112. Which one of the following can't be the square of natural number ?
A.
32761
B.
81225
C.
42437
D.
20164
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The square of a natural number never ends in 7.
42437 is not the square of a natural number.
113. (22 + 42 + 62 + ... + 202) = ?
A.
770
B.
1155
C.
1540
D.
385 x 385
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
(22 + 42 + 62 + ... + 202) = (1 x 2)2 + (2 x 2)2 + (2 x 3)2 + ... + (2 x 10)2
= (22 x 12) + (22 x 22) + (22 x 32) + ... + (22 x 102)

= 22 x [12 + 22 + 32 + ... + 102]
Ref: (12 + 22 + 32 + ... + n2) =

1
4x
6
x 10 x 11 x
21
= (4 x 5 x 77)
= 1540.
114. 854 x 854 x 854 - 276 x 276 x 276
854 x 854 + 854 x 276 + 276 x
276
=?
A.
1130
B.
578
C.
565
D.
1156
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Given Exp. =
(a3 - b3)
= (a - b) = (854 - 276) = 578

(a2 + ab + b2)
115. 35 + 15 x 1.5 = ?
A.
85
B.
51.5
C.
57.5
D.
5.25
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
1
6
n(n + 1)(2n + 1)
Explanation:
Given Exp. = 35 + 15 x
= 35 +
45
= 35 + 22.5
2
2
= 57.5
116. The sum of first 45 natural numbers is:

A.
1035
B.
1280
C.
2070
D.
2140
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Let Sn = (1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 45)
This is an A.P. in which a = 1, d = 1, n = 45 and l = 45
Sn =
n
2
(a + l) =
45
2
x (1 + 45)
= (45 x 23)
= 1035
Required sum = 1035.

117. 666 6 3 = ?
A.
37
B.
333
C.
111
D.
84
E.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1
x
= 37
6
3
Given Exp. = 666 x
118. The sum of all two digit numbers divisible by 5 is:

A.
1035
B.
1245
C.
1230
D.
945
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Required numbers are 10, 15, 20, 25, ..., 95
This is an A.P. in which a = 10, d = 5 and l = 95.
tn = 95
a + (n - 1)d = 95
10 + (n - 1) x 5 = 95
(n - 1) x 5 = 85
(n - 1) = 17
n = 18
18
x (10 + 95) = (9 x 105)
(a + l) =
945.
2
2
Requuired Sum =
119. The difference between the place values of two sevens in the numeral 69758472 is
A.
B.
6993
C.
699930
D.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Required difference = (700000 - 70) = 699930
120. On dividing a number by 68, we get 269 as quotient and 0 as remainder. On dividing the same
number by 67, what will the remainder ?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Number = 269 x 68 + 0 = 18292

67) 18292 (273
134
---489
469
---202
201
--1
--Therefore, Required remainder = 1
121. What is the unit digit in the product (365 x 659 x 771)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Unit digit in 34 = 1
Unit digit in (34)16 = 1
Unit digit in 365 = Unit digit in [ (34)16 x 3 ] = (1 x 3) = 3

Unit digit in 659 = 6
Unit digit in 74
Unit digit in (74)17 is 1.
Unit digit in 771 = Unit digit in [(74)17 x 73] = (1 x 3) = 3

Required digit = Unit digit in (3 x 6 x 3) = 4.
122. 3251 + 587 + 369 - ? = 3007
A.
1250
B.
1300
C.
1375
D.
1200
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Let 4207 - x = 3007

Then, x = 4207 - 3007 = 1200
3251
+ 587
+ 369
---4207
----

123. 7589 - ? = 3434
A.
4242
B.
4155
C.
1123
D.
11023
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let 7589 -x = 3434
Then, x = 7589 - 3434 = 4155
124. 217 x 217 + 183 x 183 = ?

A.
79698
B.
80578
C.
80698
D.
81268
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
(217)2 + (183)2 = (200 + 17)2 + (200 - 17)2
= 2 x [(200)2 + (17)2]
[Ref: (a + b)2 + (a - b)2 = 2(a2 + b2)]
= 2[40000 + 289]
= 2 x 40289
= 80578.
125. The unit digit in the product (784 x 618 x 917 x 463) is:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Unit digit in the given product = Unit digit in (4 x 8 x 7 x 3) = (672) = 2
126. If the number 653 xy is divisible by 90, then (x + y) = ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
90 = 10 x 9
Clearly, 653xy is divisible by 10, so y = 0
Now, 653x0 is divisible by 9.
So, (6 + 5 + 3 + x + 0) = (14 + x) is divisible by 9. So, x = 4.
Hence, (x + y) = (4 + 0) = 4.
127. 3897 x 999 = ?
A.
3883203
B.
3893103
C.
3639403
D.
3791203
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3897 x 999 = 3897 x (1000 - 1)
= 3897 x 1000 - 3897 x
1
= 3897000 - 3897
= 3893103.
128. What is the unit digit in 7105 ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Unit digit in 7105 = Unit digit in [ (74)26 x 7 ]
But, unit digit in (74)26 = 1
Unit digit in 7105 = (1 x 7) = 7
129. Which of the following numbers will completely divide (461 + 462 + 463 + 464) ?
A.
B.
10
C.
11
D.
13
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
(461 + 462 + 463 + 464) = 461 x (1 + 4 + 42 + 43) = 461 x 85
= 460 x (4 x 85)
= (460 x 340), which is divisible by 10.
130. 106 x 106 - 94 x 94 = ?
A.
2400
B.
2000
C.
1904
D.
1906
E.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
106 x 106 - 94 x
94
= (106)2 - (94)2
= (106 + 94)(106 - 94)
[Ref: (a2 - b2) = (a + b)(a - b)]
= (200 x 12)
= 2400.
131. A number when divided successively by 4 and 5 leaves remainders 1 and 4 respectively. When it
is successively divided by 5 and 4, then the respective remainders will be
A.
1, 2
B.
2, 3
C.
3, 2
D.
4, 1
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4 | x
-------5 | y -1
-------| 1 -4
y = (5 x 1 + 4) = 9
x = (4 x y + 1) = (4 x 9 + 1) = 37
Now, 37 when divided successively by 5 and 4, we get

5 | 37
--------4 | 7 - 2
--------| 1 - 3
Respective remainders are 2 and 3.
132. 8796 x 223 + 8796 x 77 = ?
A.
2736900
B.
2638800
C.
2658560
D.
2716740
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8796 x 223 + 8796 x
77
= 8796 x (223 + 77)
[Ref: By Distributive Law ]
= (8796 x 300)
= 2638800
133. 8988 8 4 = ?
A.
4494
B.
561.75
C.
2247
D.
280.875
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
1
2247
=
280.875
8
4
8
Given Exp. = 8988 x
134. 287 x 287 + 269 x 269 - 2 x 287 x 269 = ?

A.
534
B.
446
C.
354
D.
324
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Given Exp. = a2 + b2 - 2ab, where a = 287 and b = 269
= (a - b)2 = (287 - 269)2
= (182)
= 324
135. 3 + 33 + 333 + 3.33 = ?
A.
362.3
B.
372.33
C.
702.33
D.
702
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3
+ 33
+ 333
+
3.33
-----372.33
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136. Which one of the following can't be the square of natural number ?
A.
30976
B.
75625
C.
28561
D.
143642
E.
None of these
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The square of a natural number nerver ends in 2.
143642 is not the square of natural number.
137. (1000)9 1024 = ?
A.
10000
B.
1000
C.
100
D.
10
E.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Given Exp. =
(1000)9
(103)9
24
(10)27
= 10(27-24) = 103 = 1000

10
10
1024
24
138. {(476 + 424)2 - 4 x 476 x 424} = ?

A.
2906
B.
3116
C.
2704
D.
2904
E.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Given Exp. = [(a + b)2 - 4ab], where a = 476 and b = 424
= [(476 + 424)2 - 4 x 476 x 424]
= [(900)2 - 807296]
= 810000 - 807296
= 2704.

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QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE NUMBERS

Some Basic Formulae:

We read it as : 'Sixty-eight crores, ninety-seven lacs, forty-five thousand, one

(ii) Every natural number is a whole number.

(i) 1 is neither prime nor composite.

(ii) 2 is the only even number which is prime.

8. Co-primes : Two numbers a and b are said to be co-primes, if their H.C.F. is 1.

Divisibility By 8 : A number is divisible by 8, if the number formed by the last

three digits of the given number is divisible by 8.

Divisibility By 9 : A number is divisible by 9, if the sum of its digits is divisible

Divisibility By 10 : A number is divisible by 10, if it ends with 0.

Ex. 96410, 10480 are divisible by 10, while 96375 is not.

16. Divisibility By 80 : A given number is divisible by 80, if it is divisible by both

MULTIPLICATION BY SHORT CUT METHODS

1. Multiplication By Distributive Law :

(ii) ax(b-c) = a x b-a x c.

Ex. (i) 567958 x 99999 = 567958 x (100000 - 1)

3. (a + b)2 - (a - b)2 = 4ab

4. (a + b) 2 + (a - b)2 = 2 (a2 + b2)

8. (a3 - b3) = (a - b) (a2 + ab + b2)

9. (a3 + b3 + c3 -3abc) = (a + b + c) (a2 + b2 + c2 - ab - bc - ca)

{i) (xn - an ) is divisible by (x - a) for all values of n.

SOME IMPORTANT RESULTS :

2. Geometrical Progression (G.P.) : A progression of numbers in which every

Problems with Answers & Explanation

6. How many of the following numbers are divisible by 132 ?

8. The largest 4 digit number exactly divisible by 88 is:

10. What is the unit digit in {(6374)1793 x (625)317 x (341491)}?

Answer & Explanation

Unit digit in (625)317 = Unit digit in (5)317 = 5

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= (12)2 x 62 = (72)2 = 5184

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Let x - 53651 = 9999

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21. Which of the following number is divisible by 24 ?

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[Ref: (a + b)2 + (a - b)2 = 2(a2 + b2)]