Knowing our Numbers - PSA
A comprehensive mathematics quiz testing knowledge of numbers, place value, Roman numerals, and basic arithmetic operations
Questions
What is the largest three-digit number that can be formed by the digits 3, 6, 8, and 7 such that the digits are not repeated?
- 837
- 863
- 873
- 836
- 876
Which number is equivalent to the expansion 8 x 10000000 + 8 x 1000000 + 1 x 100000 + 4 x 10000 + 2 x 100 + 1 x 1?
- 8,81,40,201
- 8,81,42,010
- 88,14,00,201
- 8,81,421
- 88,14,210
The numbers 2627, 8612, 8126, and 3716 can be arranged in the descending order as
- 2627 > 8612 > 8126 > 3716
- 2627 > 3716 > 8126 > 8612
- 8612 > 8126 > 3716 >2627
- 8612 > 3716 > 8126 > 2627
- 2627 > 3716 > 8612 > 8126
What is the difference between the greatest and smallest four-digit numbers that can be formed by the digits 6, 4, 5, and 9 such that the digit 6 is always at the ones place and no digit is repeated?
- 2590
- 3586
- 5496
- 4950
- 3950
What is the value of the expression {(30 + 45) / 5} + {(18 - 3) x 20}?
- 315
- 215
- 105
- 115
- 415
Until May, Radhika's monthly salary was Rs. 13,500. In the month of June, her salary increases by Rs. 2,150. What is her current monthly salary?
- Rs. 13,750
- Rs. 15,650
- Rs. 14,300
- Rs. 14,650
- Rs. 15,560
Which of the following pairs represents the same weight?
- 50 kg and 500 g
- 50 kg and 5000 g
- 8 kg and 8000 g
- 9 kg and 900 g
- 6 kg and 60000 g
The sum of the Roman numerals LVI and XCIV can be written in Hindu-Arabic numerals as
- 110
- 120
- 150
- 160
- 170
Which of the following expressions is obtained on multiplying 39 with the difference of 20 and 6?
- 39 - (20 x 6)
- (39 x 20) - 6
- 39 x (6 - 20 )
- 39 x (20 - 6)
- None of these
The multiplication of the Roman numerals LV and XCIII can be written in Hindu-Arabic numerals as
- 5115
- 5105
- 4115
- 3105
- 5125