If B > A, then which expression will have the highest value (given that A and B are positive integers)
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
B > A ⇒ A < B ⇒ (A - B) < 0
Since A and B are both positive integers, we have (A + B) > 0 and AB > 0
If (A = 1 and B = 2), we have AB < (A + B)
If (A = 2 and B = 3), we have (A + B) < AB
Thus, we cannot say which one of A + B and AB has the highest value.
Question 5 of 20
Hint
Consider the following statements : 1. If x and y are composite numbers, then x + y is always composite. 2. There does not exist a natural number which is neither prime nor composite. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
Statement 1. Let x = 4 and y = 15. Then, each one of x and y is a composite number.
But, x + y = 19, which is not composite.
∴ Statement 1 is not true.
Statement 2. We know that 1 is neither prime nor composite.
∴ Statement 2 is not true.
Thus, neither 1 nor 2 is correct.
Question 6 of 20
Hint
What is the number of prime factors contained in the product 307 × 225 × 3411 ?
If 0 < x < 1, which of the following is greatest ?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
0 < x < 1
⇒ x2 < x < 1 ..... (i)
⇒ $$\frac{1}{{{x^2}}}$$ > $$\frac{1}{x}$$ > 1 > x > x2 [using ...(i)]
Hence, $$\frac{1}{{{x^2}}}$$ is the greatest.
Question 8 of 20
Hint
Consider the following statements for the sequence of numbers given below : 11, 111, 1111, 11111, ..... 1. Each number can be expressed in the form (4m + 3), where m is a natural number. 2. Some numbers are squares. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
11, 111, 1111, 11111,.....
Let m = 2 ⇒ 4 × 2 + 3 = 11
m = 27 ⇒ 4 × 27 + 3 = 111
Each number can be expressed in the form (4m + 3) where m is a natural number.
Hence, statement 1 is only correct.
Question 9 of 20
Hint
74844 ÷ ? = 54 × 63
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Let 74844 ÷ x = 54 × 63
Then, $$\frac{74844}{x}$$ = 54 × 63
⇒ x = $$\frac{74844}{54 × 63}$$
⇒ x = $$\frac{8316}{6 × 63}$$
⇒ x = $$\frac{1386}{63}$$ = $$\frac{198}{9}$$
⇒ x = 22
Question 10 of 20
Hint
In a division sum, the remainder was 71. With the same divisor but twice the dividend, the remainder is 43. Which one of the following is the divisor ?
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
Let the dividend be (x + 71) and the divisor be y.
Then, [2(x + 71) - 43] is divisible by y
⇒ (2x + 142 - 43) is divisible by y ⇒ (2x + 99) is divisible by y
∴ Divisor = 99
The largest natural number, which exactly divides the product of any four consecutive natural numbers, is :
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
Let P = n (n + 1) (n + 2) (n + 3) Then, n = 1 gives
P = (1 × 2 × 3 × 4) = 24
Hence, the required number is 24
Question 20 of 20
Hint
If the sum of two numbers is 14 and their difference is 10. Find the product of these two numbers.
SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Let the numbers be a and b
∴ a + b = 14.....(i)
a - b = 10..... (ii)
From equation (i) and (ii)
2a = 24
a = 12
and b = 2
Product = 12 × 2 = 24
⇒ ab = 24