Mathematics · Quantitative Aptitude

Real Number System

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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.

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Real Number System Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Rational

  2. Irrational

  3. An integer

  4. Neither rational nor irrational

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The product of a rational and an irrational number is irrational. And Difference of rational and irrational is irrational. Therefore,  $3\sqrt 2 -1$ is an irrational number.

Multiple choice
  1. $\frac{\sqrt 2}{\sqrt 3}$
  2. $\frac{\sqrt 5 \times \sqrt 6}{\sqrt 2}$
  3. $\frac{\sqrt 5 \times \sqrt 2}{\sqrt {10}}$
  4. $\frac{\sqrt 5 + \sqrt 6}{\sqrt 5 - \sqrt 6}$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

$\frac{\sqrt 5 \times \sqrt 2}{\sqrt {10}} = \frac{\sqrt{10}}{\sqrt{10}}$= 1, so it is a rational expression.

Multiple choice
  1. 0.1234569873215....

  2. 0.162162162.....

  3. 0.111111111....

  4. 0.545....

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

If the decimal expansion of a number is non-terminating and non-repeating, then it is an irrational number. So, 0.1234569873215... is non-terminating and non-repeating, and hence, it is an irrational number. 

Multiple choice converting decimals to fractions and vice-versa decimal to fraction addition, subtraction and multiplication of fractions decimal fractions maths

$2.\overline{8768}$  expressed as a rational number is 

  1. $\displaystyle 2\frac{878}{999}$
  2. $\displaystyle 2 _{10}^{9}$
  3. $\displaystyle 2\frac{292}{333}$
  4. $\displaystyle 2\frac{4394}{4995}$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

$\displaystyle 2.\overline{8768}=2+0.\overline{8768}$
= $\displaystyle 2+\frac{8768-8}{9990}=2+\frac{8760}{9990}$
= $\displaystyle 2+\frac{292}{333}=2\frac{292}{333}$

Multiple choice maths multiply and divide division trick division division of numbers

How many rational numbers exist between any two distinct rational numbers?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 11

  4. Infinite number of rational numbers

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Infinite number of rational numbers exist between any two distinct rational numbers. We know that a rational number is a number which can be written in the form of $\frac { p }{ q } $ where p and q are integers and q $\neq $0.

Multiple choice maths number system representation of irrational numbers on number line existence of irrational numbers irrational numbers

Between any $2$ real numbers, __________ can always be represented on a number line.

  1. an integer

  2. an irrational number

  3. a natural number

  4. a rational number

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B,D Correct answer
Explanation

Between any two real number, there is always many rational number.

And between any two rationals there is always an irrational numbers.
Thus, we can represent rationals and irrationals between any two reals.
Hence, option B and D is correct.

Multiple choice maths number system representation of irrational numbers on number line existence of irrational numbers irrational numbers

Which of the following irrational numbers lie between $6$ and $8$?

  1. $\sqrt{49}$
  2. $\sqrt{19}$
  3. $\sqrt{47}$
  4. $\sqrt{62}$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C,D Correct answer
Explanation

$6^{2} = 36$

$7^{2} = 49$
$8^{2} = 64$

$\Rightarrow \sqrt47$ and $\sqrt62$ are only irrational numbers from the stated that lie in between $6$ and $8$.

$\sqrt49 = 7$ which isn't irrational.