Quantitative Aptitude
Number System and Digits
374 Questions
Number system and digits questions test the ability to manipulate numbers, identify significant digits, and form specific values. These problems often require finding missing digits or determining the properties of large sums. They form a vital component of the quantitative aptitude section.
Number formationMissing digitsSignificant digitsLargest and smallest numbersDigit sum properties
Number System and Digits Questions
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Let unit digit be x, then tens digit = 16 - x. Therfore, original number = 10 *(16 - x ) + x = 160-9x. On reversing the digits, we have x at tens place and 16-x at unit place.Therefore, new number = 10x + 16 - x = 9x + 16. Original number-New number = 18 (160-9x)-(9x+16) = 18160 - 9x - 9x - 16 = 18 - 18x + 144 = 1818x = 144-1818x = 126x = 7. In the original number, we have at unit place tens digit = 16 - 7 = 9. Therefore, original number = 97. It is the correct answer.
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01529
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01259
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10259
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10529
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The binary (base-2) number system uses only two digits (0 and 1), fundamental to digital computing. Unlike decimal (base-10), binary represents all values using powers of 2. This is why computers use binary - electronic circuits have two states (on/off).
A
Correct answer
Explanation
For a 4-digit number to be greater than 5000, the first digit must be 5, 6, or 7 (3 choices). After choosing the first digit, we have 4 choices for the second digit, then 3 for the third, and 2 for the fourth, with no repetition allowed. Total = 3 × 4 × 3 × 2 = 72.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
For a 4-digit number from digits {0,1,2,3,4} with no repetition, the first digit cannot be 0 (otherwise it's a 3-digit number). So first digit has 4 choices (1,2,3,4). Second digit has 4 remaining choices (including 0), third has 3 choices, fourth has 2 choices. Total = 4 × 4 × 3 × 2 = 96.
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133330
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122220
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213330
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133320
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The 4!=24 permutations of the four digits and consider their sum.2468
2486
2648
2684
2846
28648246
8264
8426
8462
8624
+8642We find that each column has: six 2's, six 4's, six 6's, six 8's.The total of each column is 6*2 + 6*4 + 6*6 + 6*8 = 120Hence, the addition has the form:000120
001200
012000
+120000
133320
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A PNR (Passenger Name Record) number in Indian Railways reservation system contains 10 digits. This unique alphanumeric identifier is essential for ticket management, tracking, and cancellation. The 10-digit format is standard across the railway computerized reservation system.
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5
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8
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7
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6
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None of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Unit's digit in 571 = 7
Unit's digit in 572 = 9
Unit's digit in 573 = 3
Unit's digit in 574 = 1
Unit's digit in 575 = 7
=> Digit is repeated in (4n+1) terms, where n = 1, 2. 3, 4.........
=> In 5725 i.e. 57(4*6+1), the unit's digit is 7
Thus, required digit = 7 + 1 = 8
So, option (2) is correct.
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10t + u + 1
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100t + 10u + 1
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1000t + 10u + 1
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t + u + 1
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100t + 10u
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Placing 1 as indicated, shifts the given digits to the left, so that 't' is now the hundreds' digit and 'u' is the tens' digit.
Therefore, 100t + 10u + 1. Hence, option (2) is the correct option.
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7 only
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11 only
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13 only
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1001 only
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101 only
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Such a number can be written as follows:
P * 103 + P = P (103 + 1) = P (1001) ...........where P is the block of three digits that repeat
Therefore, option (4) is the correct option.
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99999
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10099
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109999
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10000
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Smallest 5 digit number = 10000
Largest 5 digit number = 99999
The sum of the two numbers = 109999
Hence, this option is the correct answer.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In the binary numbering system, every possible value can be represented using only the digits 0 and 1. These two digits are the fundamental building blocks of all data in digital computing.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The binary number system is base-2, meaning it uses exactly two digits: 0 and 1.
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0 and 1
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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3 and 4
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The binary system is a base-2 system that uses only the digits 0 and 1 to represent all values.
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6 digits
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7 digits
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10 digits
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13 digits
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) was expanded from 10 digits to 13 digits in 2007 to increase the available numbering capacity.