Quantitative Aptitude

Number System and Simplification

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Number system and simplification questions assess mathematical proficiency in handling fractions, decimals, and complex algebraic expressions. Test takers must simplify surds, calculate reciprocals, and solve intricate number pattern equations. This foundational quantitative aptitude topic is critical for achieving high scores in SSC and banking exams.

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Number System and Simplification Questions

Multiple choice maths equations and simple functions further equations solving linear equations with variable on both sides solution of linear equations in one variable

Given that $\displaystyle {\frac{-6p\, -\, 9}{3}\, =\, \frac{2p\, +\, 9}{5}},$ find the value of p

  1. -4

  2. -2

  3. 3

  4. 5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

We shall Apply cross multiplication method.

$\dfrac { -6p-9 }{ 3 } =\dfrac { 2p+9 }{ 5 } \ \Longrightarrow 5\times \left( -6p-9 \right) =3\times \left( 2p+9 \right) \ \Longrightarrow -30p-6p=27+45\ \Longrightarrow -36p=72\ \Longrightarrow p=-2$
Ans- Option B.

Multiple choice maths equations and simple functions further equations solving linear equations with variable on both sides solution of linear equations in one variable

$\displaystyle\left(\displaystyle\frac{2}{3}\right)^{rd}$ of a number when multiplied by $\displaystyle\frac{3}{4}$ of the same number make $338$. The number is ___________.

  1. $18$
  2. $24$
  3. $36$
  4. $26$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Let the number is $x$

Thus according to given problem, we have
$\dfrac{2}{3} x\times  \dfrac{3}{4} x= 338$
$x^2=338\times 2$
$x^2= 676=26^2$
$x=26$
Therefore, the number is $26$.

Multiple choice maths equations and simple functions further equations solving linear equations with variable on both sides solution of linear equations in one variable

If $\left(\displaystyle\frac{2}{3}\right)^{rd}$ of a number is $20$ less than the original number, then the number is ___________.

  1. $60$
  2. $40$
  3. $80$
  4. $120$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Let the number is $x$

Therefore, $x-\dfrac{2}{3}x =20$
$\Rightarrow \dfrac{1}{3}x=20$
$\Rightarrow x=60$
Therefore, the  number is $60$.

Multiple choice maths equations and simple functions further equations solving linear equations with variable on both sides solution of linear equations in one variable

Solve: $\displaystyle \frac{2x\, +\,1}{10}\, -\, \frac{3\, -\, 2x}{15}\, =\, \frac{x\, -\, 2}{6}$.


Hence, find y, if $\displaystyle \frac{1}{x}\, +\, \frac{1}{y}\, +\, 1\, = 0$.

  1. $\displaystyle x\, =\, -\frac{7}{5}; \, y\, =\, -\frac{7}{2}$
  2. $\displaystyle x\, =\, -\frac{2}{5}; \, y\, =\, \frac{7}{2}$
  3. $\displaystyle x\, =\, -\frac{6}{5}; \, y\, =\, -\frac{7}{2}$
  4. $\displaystyle x\, =\, -\frac{12}{5}; \, y\, =\, \frac{7}{2}$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

$ \dfrac {2x + 1}{10} - \dfrac {3-2x}{15} = \dfrac {x-2}{6} $

On taking LCM and simplifying, we get

$ \dfrac {6x + 3 - 6 + 4x}{30} = \dfrac {x - 2}{6} $

$ => \dfrac {10x - 3}{30} = x - 2 $


$ => 10x - 3 = 5x - 10 $

$ 5x = -7 $

$ x = -\dfrac {7}{5} $

Now, substituting x in $ \dfrac {1}{x} + \dfrac {1}{y} + 1 = 0 $, we get

$ - \dfrac {5}{7} + \dfrac {1}{y} + 1 = 0 $

$ => \dfrac {1}{y} = - 1 + \dfrac {5}{7} =  - \dfrac {2}{7} $

$ => y = -\dfrac {7}{2} $

Multiple choice physics learning how to measure measurement of small and large distances measurement of distance unit of fundamental quantities

Convert $1$ $ \displaystyle g/cm^{3} $ to $\displaystyle kg/m^{3} $

  1. 1000

  2. 100

  3. 0.1

  4. 10
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

We know that  $1 \ g = \dfrac{1}{1000} \ kg$
Also,  $1\ cm = \dfrac{1}{100} \ m$
Thus   $1g/cm^3 = 1 \ g\times\dfrac{1  \ kg}{1000 \ g}\times \dfrac{1}{1 \ cm^3}\times \dfrac{(100)^3 \ cm^3}{1 \ m^3} = 1000 \ kg/m^3$

Multiple choice maths operations on rational numbers rational numbers on number line rational numbers and their decimal expansions rational numbers between two rational numbers

If $\frac {4+3\sqrt 5}{\sqrt 5}=a+b\sqrt 5$ then, the value of b is

  1. $\frac {3}{5}$
  2. $\frac {4}{5}$
  3. $\frac {3\sqrt 5}{5}$
  4. $\frac {2}{5}$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

$\frac {4+3\sqrt 5}{\sqrt 5}=a+b\sqrt 5$
$\frac {(4+3\sqrt 5)\sqrt 5}{\sqrt 5\times \sqrt 5}=\frac {4\sqrt 5+15}{5}=\frac {4\sqrt 5}{5}+\frac {15}{5}$
$=3+\frac {4\sqrt 5}{5}$
Clearly, $a=3$
$b=\frac {4}{5}$.

Multiple choice maths operations on rational numbers rational numbers on number line rational numbers and their decimal expansions rational numbers between two rational numbers

Which of the following numbers lies between $2\dfrac {1}{7}$ and $3\dfrac {1}{7}$?

  1. $\dfrac {37}{7}$
  2. $\dfrac {14}{7}$
  3. $\dfrac {37}{14}$
  4. $2$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

$Mean = \dfrac{\left (\dfrac {15}{7} + \dfrac {22}{7}\right )}{2} = \left (\dfrac {15 + 22}{7}\right ) \times \dfrac {1}{2} = \dfrac {37}{7}\times \dfrac {1}{2}$
$= \dfrac {37}{14}$

Mean of two numbers always lies between the two numbers.
So, answer is option $C.$ 

Multiple choice maths operations on rational numbers rational numbers on number line rational numbers and their decimal expansions rational numbers between two rational numbers

Which of the following numbers lies between $\dfrac {-5}{2}$ and $\dfrac {3}{4}$?

  1. $1$
  2. $0$
  3. $-3$
  4. $3$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

From the options, only $0$ can lie between $\dfrac {-5}{2}$ and $\dfrac {3}{4}.$

$-3=\dfrac{-6}{2}$
$-3$ is less than $\dfrac {-5}{2}.$ 
$1=\dfrac{4}{4}$

$3=\dfrac{12}{4}$
$1$ and $3$ are greater than $\dfrac {3}{4}$.

Multiple choice maths operations on rational numbers rational numbers on number line rational numbers and their decimal expansions rational numbers between two rational numbers

What is the sum of the addictive inverse of $\frac{2}{3}$ and the reciprocal of $\frac{9}{8}$?

  1. $\frac{3}{8}$
  2. -$\frac{3}{8}$
  3. $\frac{2}{9}$
  4. -$\frac{2}{9}$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Additive inverse of 2/3 is -2/3. Reciprocal of 9/8 is 8/9. Sum = -2/3 + 8/9 = -6/9 + 8/9 = 2/9.

Multiple choice maths arithmetic sequences forming an arithmetic progression between two quantities a and b sums arithmetic progression

Find the sum of $\displaystyle\frac{0.3}{0.5}+\frac{0.33}{0.55}+\frac{0.333}{0.555}+\cdots\cdots$ to 15 terms.

  1. 10

  2. 9

  3. 3

  4. 5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Each dfraction can be simplified to $ \dfrac {3}{5} $ by dividing by their highest common factor. 

So, expression is simplified to $ \dfrac {3}{5} + \dfrac {3}{5} + \dfrac {3}{5} + --- 15 $ terms. 
$ = \dfrac {3}{5} \times 15 = 9 $
Multiple choice maths arithmetic sequences forming an arithmetic progression between two quantities a and b sums arithmetic progression

Sum to infinity of the series $ \frac {2}{3}- \frac {5}{6} +\frac {2}{3} - \frac {11}{24}+ ....$

  1. $\frac {4}{9}$
  2. \frac {1}{3}$
  3. \frac {2}{9}$

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is an infinite series that can be grouped or solved using standard summation techniques for alternating series. The sum converges to 4/9.