Mathematics · Quantitative Aptitude
Real Number System
277 Questions
The real number system encompasses rational and irrational numbers, forming the basis of arithmetic and number theory. It is a key area in the quantitative aptitude and mathematics sections of school level and competitive exams. Practice these questions to master the properties and identification of different types of numbers.
Identifying irrational numbersOrdering rational numbersProperties of square rootsPerfect number propertiesRational and irrational products
Real Number System Questions
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Rational numbers
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Sparkly numbers
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Complex numbers
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Ordinal numbers
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as fractions or ratios of two integers (where the denominator is not zero). Examples include 1/2, -3/4, 5/1 (which equals 5). When you work with fractions, you're working with rational numbers.
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Pi times five
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The square root of five
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Five-fifteenths
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The cube root of five
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Rational
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Irrational
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odd
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even
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Pi is an irrational number because it cannot be expressed as a simple fraction of two integers. Its decimal representation (3.14159...) continues infinitely without repeating or terminating. Rational numbers can be written as fractions, while odd and even are properties of integers only, not applicable to pi.
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rational Number
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irrational number
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perfect number
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none of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A perfect number equals the sum of its proper divisors (all positive factors except the number itself). For 6: 1+2+3=6; for 28: 1+2+4+7+14=28; for 496: 1+2+4+8+16+31+62+124+248=496.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Real numbers include rational numbers, irrational numbers, and whole numbers, but NOT imaginary numbers. Imaginary numbers (involving i, where i²=-1) are a separate category from real numbers.
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rational Number
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irrational number
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perfect number
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none of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A perfect number is a positive integer that is equal to the sum of its proper divisors (excluding the number itself). For example, $6 = 1 + 2 + 3$. The next examples are 28 and 496.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The statement is false because real numbers include rational numbers (fractions, terminating/repeating decimals) and irrational numbers (non-repeating decimals), but imaginary numbers (like the square root of -1) are NOT part of the real number system.
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Whole Numbers
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Imaginary Numbers
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Irrational Numbers
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Rational Numbers
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Both e (Euler's number, approx 2.718) and pi (π, approx 3.14159) are fundamental mathematical constants classified as irrational numbers - they cannot be expressed as fractions of integers and have non-terminating, non-repeating decimal expansions. Irrational numbers are a subset of real numbers that cannot be written as p/q where p and q are integers. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because e and pi are not whole numbers, not imaginary (they have real values), and not rational (they cannot be expressed as fractions).
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Value of 2/3 = 0.66
Value of 4/5 = 0.8
Value of - 7/10 = - 0.7
Value of 16/20 = 0.8
Value of 3/4 = 0.75
Valvue of - 3/4 = - 0.75
Value of 3/10 = 0.3
Therefore, 3/4 lies between the given two rational numbers.
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Correct, as this option is less than the given number.
- 17771/ 23333 > - 17772/ 23333
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There are 10 rational numbers between 1/20 and 11/20.
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There are 30 rational numbers between 1/41 and 31/41.
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There are 11 whole numbers between 20 and 32.
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There are infinite rational numbers between - 1/34 and 1/34.
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Both (3) and (4)
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Option (1) is incorrect, as there are infinite rational numbers between 1/20 and 11/20.
Option (2) is incorrect, as there are infinite rational numbers between 1/41 and 31/41.
Option (3) is correct, as there are 11 whole numbers between 20 and 32, i.e. 21 to 31.
Option (4) is correct, as there can be infinite rational numbers between any two rational numbers.
Hence, 5th option is the answer.
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x/5 - 3 = 1/4
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3 - x/5 = 2/4
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x/5 - 3 = 1/8
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x/5 - 3 = 2/4
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x/5 - 3 = 1/4 - 2
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0.845284528452........
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pi
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Square root of 2
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Square root of 100
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Both (1) & (2)
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Both (1) & (2) are irrationalas shown above
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irrational
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rational
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an integer
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neither rational nor irrational
A
Correct answer
Explanation
$\sqrt 2 \times \sqrt 3 = \sqrt 6$, which is an irrational number.
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an integer
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rational
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irrational
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neither rational nor irrational
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Consider $\sqrt p$ and $\sqrt q$. If p and q are prime numbers, then $\sqrt p \times \sqrt q$ will be irrational.
$\therefore$ Product of $\sqrt 5$ and $\sqrt 7$ is an irrational number.