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CBSE(NCERT): CLASS X MATHS

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 01
REAL NUMBERS
By
M. S . Ku m ar S w amy
T GT( Maths )
KV G a c hibowl i
 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Choose the correct answer from the given four options:
1. The rational form of 0.254 is in the form of then (p + q) is
(a) 14 (b) 55 (c) 69 (d) 79
Let, x = 0.254, then x = 0.2545454 ........... ...(1)
Multiplying Eq. (1) by 100, we get
100x = 25.4545. ......... ...(2)
Subtracting Eq. (1) from Eq. (2), we get
99x = 25.2
⇒x= ⇒x=
Comparing with , we get p = 14 and q = 55
Hence, p + q = 14 + 55 = 69
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).
2. If a = 23 x 3, b = 2 x 3 x 5, c = 3n x 5 and LCM (a, b, c) = 23 x 32 x 5, then n =
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
We know that
LCM = Product of the greatest power of each prime factor, involved in the
numbers.
The highest power of 3 in a and b is 1 only so the power of 3 must be 2 in c.
∴n=2
Hence, the correct answer is Option(b).
3. The least number which is a perfect square and is divisible by each of 16,
20 and 24 is
(a) 240 (b) 1600 (c) 2400 (d) 3600
Here, 16 = 24,
20 = 22 x 5
and 24 = 23 x 3
L.C.M. of 16, 20 and 24 = 24 x 3 x 5 = 240.
The least multiple of 240 that is a perfect square is 3600
Also we can easily eliminate choices (a) and (c) since they are not perfect number.
(b) 1600 can be eliminated as it is not divisible by 24.
Hence, the correct answer is Option(d).
4. The values of x and y in the given figure are
(a) 7, 13 (b) 13, 7 (c) 9, 12 (d) 12, 9

Given number is 1001.

Then, the factor tree of 1001 is given as below

1001 = 7 x 11 x 13
By comparing with given factor tree, we get x = 7, y = 13
Hence, the correct answer is Option(a).
5. The largest number which divides 70 and 125, leaving remainders 5 and 8,
respectively, is
(a) 13 (b) 65 (c) 875 (d) 1750
First, we need to subtract the remainders 5 and 8 from corresponding
numbers respectively.
After subtracting these remainders from the numbers we have:
(70 − 5) = 65
(125 − 8) = 117
Now, required number is HCF(65,117).
65 = 5 x 13
117 = 3 x 3 x 13
∴ HCF = 13
⇒ 13 is the largest number which divides 70 and 125 leaving remainders 5
and 8.
Hence, the correct answer is Option(a).
6. If two positive integers a and b are written as a = x3y2 and b = xy3; x, y are
prime numbers, then HCF (a, b) is
(a) xy (b) xy2 (c) x3y3 (d) x2y2
Given a = x3y2 and b = xy3
And we know that HCF = Product of the smallest power of each common
prime factor in the numbers.
⇒ HCF of a and b = xy2
Hence, the correct answer is Option(b).
7. If two positive integers p and q can be expressed as p = ab2 and q = a3b;
a, b being prime numbers, then LCM (p, q) is
(a) ab (b) a2b2 c) a3b2 (d) a3b3
Given p = ab2 and q = a3b
And we know that LCM = Product of the greatest power of each prime
factor, involved in the numbers.
⇒ LCM of p and q = a3b2
Hence, the correct answer is Option(c).
8. The least number that is divisible by all the numbers from 1 to 10 (both
inclusive) is
(a) 10 (b) 100 (c) 504 (d) 2520
We know that LCM is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by given
numbers.
⇒ We need to find LCM of the numbers from 1 to 10 (both inclusive).
⇒ Factors of 1 to 10 numbers:
Now, 2, 3, 5 and 7 are prime numbers
4 = 2 x 2, 6=2x3, 8 = 2 x 2 x 2 , 9 = 3 x 3 and 10 = 2 x 5
:. LCM of numbers from 1 to 10 = LCM(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10).
LCM = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 7 = 2520
Hence, the correct answer is Option(d).
9. The decimal expansion of the rational number will terminate after:
(a) one decimal place (b) two decimal places
(c) three decimal places (d) four decimal places
As we know, in terminating rational number the denominator always
have the form 2m × 5n.
⇒ Rational number = = ×
×
⇒ x =
× ×
=
= 11.6696
Thus, given rational number will terminate after four decimal places.
Hence, the correct answer is Option(d).
10. If the product of two numbers is 1050 and their HCF is 25, find their
LCM.
(a) 42 (b) 25 (c) 105 (d) none of these
HCF of two numbers = 25
Product of two numbers = 1050
Using the formula, Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM we get
1050 = 25 × LCM
LCM =
= 42
Hence, the correct answer is Option(a).
11. Find the greatest possible length which can be used to measure exactly the
length 7 m, 3 m 85 cm and 12 m 95 cm.
(a) 40 cm (b) 25 cm (c) 35 cm (d) none of these
The three given lengths are 7 m (700 cm), 3 m 85 cm (385 cm) and 12 m 95
cm (1295 cm). (∵ 1 m = 100 cm)
∴ Required length = HCF (700, 385, 1295)
Prime factorisation:
700 = 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 × 7
385 = 5 × 7 × 11
1295 = 5 × 7 × 37
∴ HCF = 5 × 7 = 35
Hence, the greatest possible length is 35 cm.
Hence, the correct answer is Option(c).
12. Find the maximum number of students among whom 1001 pens and 910
pencils can be distributed in such a way that each student gets the same
number of pens and the same number of pencils.
(a) 12 (b) 18 (c) 101 (d) none of these
Total number of pens = 1001
Total number of pencils = 910
∴ Maximum number of students who get the same number of pens and
pencils = HCF (1001, 910)
Prime factorisation:
1001 = 11 × 91
910 = 10 × 91
∴ HCF = 91
Hence, the correct answer is Option(d).
13. Find the greatest number that will divide 43, 91 and 183 so as to leave the
same remainder in each case.
(a) 4 (b) 7 (c) 9 (d) 13
We need to find the greatest number that would divide 43, 91 and 183 leaving
the same remainder every time.
We first find the difference of the numbers and then find the HCF of the got
numbers.
183 − 91 = 92
183 − 43 = 140
91 − 43 = 48
Now find HCF of 92, 140 and 48, we get
92 = 2 × 2 × 23
140 = 2 × 2 × 5 × 7
48 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3
∴ HCF(92, 140, 48) = 4
Hence, the correct answer is Option(a).
13. Find the greatest number that will divide 43, 91 and 183 so as to leave the
same remainder in each case.
(a) 4 (b) 7 (c) 9 (d) 13
(d) 13
43 divided by 13 equals 3 with remainder 4
91 divided by 13 equals 7 with remainder 0
We need the SAME remainder each time - ELIMINATE (d)
(c) 9
43 divided by 9 equals 4 with remainder 7
91 divided by 9 equals 10 with remainder 1
We need the SAME remainder each time - ELIMINATE (c)
(b) 7
43 divided by 7 equals 6 with remainder 1
91 divided by 7 equals 13 with remainder 0
We need the SAME remainder each time - ELIMINATE (b)
By the process of elimination, the correct answer is (a)
14. On a morning walk, three persons step off together and their steps measure
40 cm, 42 cm and 45 cm, respectively. What is the minimum distance each
should walk so that each can cover the same distance in complete steps?
(a) 400 cm (b) 420 cm (c) 450 cm (d) 2520 cm
Now, in this question we need to find the minimum distance each should walk.
This implies that we need to find least possible distance, so that each can cover
the same distance in each steps.
Hence, we have to find LCM of 40 cm,42 cm and 45 cm.
Factors of 40 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5
Factors of 42 = 2 × 3 × 7
Factors of 45 = 5 × 3 × 3
Thus, LCM(40,42,45)= 2 × 3 × 5 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 7
=30 × 12 × 7
= 210 × 12 = 2520
Hence, the correct answer is Option(d).
15. Find the greatest number of four digits which is exactly divisible by 15, 24
and 36.
(a) 9999 (b) 9920 (c) 9720 (d) none of these
Prime factorization:
15 = 3 × 5
24 = 23 × 3
36 = 22 × 32
LCM = product of greatest power of each prime factor involved
in the numbers = 23 × 32 × 5
= 360
Now, the greatest four digit number is 9999.
On dividing 9999 by 360 we get 279 as remainder.
Thus, 9999 − 279 = 9720 is exactly divisible by 360.
Hence, the correct answer is Option(c).
16. Find the least number which when divided by 35, 56 and 91 leaves the
same remainder 7 in each case.
(a) 3647 (b) 3640 (c) 3633 (d) none of these
Least number which can be divided by 35, 56 and 91 is LCM of 35, 56 and 91.
Prime factorization of 35, 56 and 91 is:
35 = 5 × 7
56 = 23 × 7
91 = 7 × 13
LCM = product of greatest power of each prime factor involved in the
numbers = 23 × 5 × 7 × 13 = 3640
Least number which can be divided by 35, 56 and 91 is 3640.
Least number which when divided by 35, 56 and 91 leaves the same
remainder 7 is 3640 + 7 = 3647.
Thus, the required number is 3647.
Hence, the correct answer is Option(a).
17. Find the largest number which divides 438 and 606, leaving remainder 6
in each case.
(a) 12 (b) 24 (c) 36 (d) none of these
Largest number which divides 438 and 606, leaving remainder 6 is actually
the largest number which divides 438 − 6 = 432 and 606 − 6 = 600, leaving
remainder 0.
Therefore, HCF of 432 and 600 gives the largest number.
Now, prime factors of 432 and 600 are:
432 = 24 × 33
600 = 23 × 3 × 52
HCF = product of smallest power of each common prime factor in the
numbers = 23 × 3 = 24
Hence, the correct answer is Option(b).
18. The LCM of two numbers is 9 times their HCF. The sum of LCM and HCF is
500. Find their HCF.
(a) 40 (b) 90 (c) 50 (d) none of these
Let the HCF of two numbers be x.
Then, LCM = 9x
According to the question,
LCM + HCF = 500
⇒ 9x + x = 500
⇒ 10x = 500
⇒ x = 50

Hence, the correct answer is Option(c).

19. The decimal representation of is
(a) a terminating decimal
(b) a non-terminating, repeating decimal
(b) a non-terminating and non-repeating decimal
(d) none of these
Rational number = = × ×
Since the denominator is not in the form of 2m x 5n where m and n are
non-negative integers,
Therefore, it is a non-terminating, repeating decimal
Hence, the correct answer is Option(b).
20. Which of the following has terminating decimal expansion?
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Here, 91 = 7 x 13
80 = 24 x 5
45 = 32 x 5
42 = 2 x 3 x 7
We know 2 and 5 are not factors of 19, so it is in its simplest form.
Since the denominator of is in the form of 2m x 5n where m and
n are non-negative integers,
Therefore, is a terminating

Hence, the correct answer is Option(b).

21. 2 is
(a) a rational number (b) an irrational number
(c) a terminating decimal (d) a nonterminating repeating decimal

22. is
(a) a fraction (b) a rational number
(c) an irrational number (d) none of these

23. (2 + 2) is
(a) an integer (b) a rational number
(c) an irrational number (d) none of these
24. 2.13113111311113..... is
(a) an integer (b) a rational number
(c) an irrational number (d) none of these
It is an irrational number because it is a non-terminating and non-repeating
decimal.

25. 3.24636363..... is
(a) an integer (b) a rational number
(c) an irrational number (d) none of these

It is a rational number because it is a repeating decimal.

26. What is the largest number that divides 245 and 1029, leaving remainder
5 in each case?
(a) 15 (b) 16 (c) 9 (d) 5
We know that the required number divides 240 (245 − 5) and 1024 (1029 − 5).
∴ Required number = HCF (240, 1024)
240 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
1024 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
∴ HCF = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16
Hence, the correct answer is Option(b).
27. HCF of (23 × 32 × 5), (22 × 33 × 52) and (24 × 3 × 53 × 7) is
(a) 30 (b) 48 (c) 60 (d) 105

HCF = (23 × 32 × 5, 22 × 33 × 52, 24 × 3 × 53 × 7)

HCF = Product of smallest power of each common prime factor in the numbers
= 22 × 3 × 5
= 60
Hence, the correct answer is Option(c).
28. The product of two numbers is 1600 and their HCF is 5. The LCM of the
numbers is
(a) 8000 (b) 1600 (c) 320 (d) 1605
It is given that product of two numbers = 1600 and HCF = 5
We know, HCF × LCM = product of two numbers
⇒ 5 × LCM = 1600
⇒ LCM =
= 320
Hence, the correct answer is Option(c).
29. The HCF of two numbers is 27 and their LCM is 162. If one of the
numbers is 54, what is the other number?
(a) 36 (b) 45 (c) 9 (d) 81
Let the two numbers be x and y.
It is given that x = 54, HCF = 27 and LCM = 162
We know, Product of mtwo numbers = HCF × LCM
⇒ x × y = HCF × LCM
⇒ 54 × y = 27 × 162
⇒ 54y = 4374
⇒y= = 81
Hence, the correct answer is Option(d).
30. LCM of (23 × 3 × 5) and (24 × 5 × 7) is
(a) 40 (b) 560 (c) 1680 (d) 1120

LCM (23 × 3 × 5, 24 × 5 × 7)
∴ LCM = Product of greatest power of each prime factor involved in the
numbers
⇒ LCM = 24 × 3 × 5 × 7
⇒ LCM = 16 × 3 × 5 × 7
⇒ LCM = 1680
Hence, the correct answer is Option(c).
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