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.

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Number System and Digits Questions

Multiple choice
  1. 97

  2. 79

  3. 88

  4. 67

  5. 44

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 3

  4. 2

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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).

Multiple choice
  1. 72

  2. 27

  3. 70

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. 120

  2. 20

  3. 96

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. 133330

  2. 122220

  3. 213330

  4. 133320

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

Multiple choice
  1. 10

  2. 8

  3. 12

  4. 15

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. 5

  2. 8

  3. 7

  4. 6

  5. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. 99999

  2. 10099

  3. 109999

  4. 10000

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. 3

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. 6 digits

  2. 7 digits

  3. 10 digits

  4. 13 digits

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.