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Question 1

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If in a certain number system the difference of 5333 and 555 is 4445, then the
sum of the numbers 3555 and 333 in that system is

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d. 5554
e. None of the above

5333
- 555
------------4445

Hence
3555
+333
----------

=>

=>

1(Carry) Hence base 7

444 5
+ 55 5
-----------3

111
3555
+3 3 3
--------4221

The correct answer is: 4221.

Question 2
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If in a certain number system the sum of 5333 and 555 is 6221, then the sum of
the numbers 3555 and 333 in that system is

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a. 4221
b. 6111
c. 6221
d. 10111
e. None of the above

1(Carry) Hence base 7

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5333
+ 555
------------6221

Hence
3555
+333
----------

=>

=>

533 3
+ 55 5
-----------1

111
3555
+3 3 3
--------4221

The correct answer is: 4221.

Question 3
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If in a certain number system the sum of 5366 and 555 has last digit as 4, then the
last digit of difference of the numbers 3555 and 333 in that system is

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a. 2
b. 5
c. 6
d. 8
e. None of the above

1(Carry) Hence base 7

536 6
+ 55 5
------------4

Hence
3555
- 333
---------2
The correct answer is: 2.

Question 4
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If in a certain number system the sum of 5333 and 555 has last digit as 2, then the
last digit of difference of the numbers 3555 and 333 in that system is

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a. 2
b. 5
c. 7
d. 8
e. None of the above

5333
+ 555
------------2

1(Carry) Hence base 6

533 3
=>
+ 55 5
-----------2

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Hence
3555
- 333
---------2
The correct answer is: 2.

Question 5
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If in a certain number system the difference of 5555 and 365 is 5170, then the last
digit of the product of numbers 3555 and 333 in that system is

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a. Zero
b. 1
c. 3
d. 7
e. None of the above

5555
- 365
------------5170

Hence

1(Carry) Hence base 8

5 1 7 0
+ 3 6 5
-----------5 5

=>

5 X 3 = 15

10

= 17

The correct answer is: 7.

Question 6
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If in a certain number system the sum of 5366 and 555 has last digit as 4, then the
last 2 digits of product of the numbers 3555 and 333 in that system is

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a. 11
b. 21
c. 31
d. 41
e. None of the above

1(Carry) => base 7

536 6
5 5
+ 55 5
=>
x3 3
-------------------------------4
2 3 1 (carry of 2)
2 3 1
-----------------------4 1
The correct answer is: 41.

Question 7

If in a certain number system, the product of 1255 and 3615 ends in 1, the sum of

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236, 324, 425 and 566 has the last digit as

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a. 3
b. 5
c. 9
d. Data insufficient
e. None of the above
5 x 5 = 25(base 10) ends in 1(base n)
Hence carry over can be any factor of 24 (=25 - 1)
6+4+5+6 = 21(base 10) has different unit digit in different bases.
The correct answer is: Data insufficient.

Question 8
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If in a certain number system, the product of 1255 and 3615 ends in 1, the sum of
236, 144, 324, 425 and 566 has the last digit as

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a. Zero
b. 1
c. 5
d. Data Insufficient
e. None of the above
5 x 5 = 25(base 10) ends in 1(base n)
Hence carry over can be any factor of 24 (=25 - 1)
6+4+4+5+6 = 25(base 10) ends in 1 in all these bases.
The correct answer is: 1.

Question 9

In how many number system (base), the product of 5555 and 365 ends in 1

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a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 8
e. None of the above
5 x 5 = 25(base 10) ends in 1(base n)
Hence carry over can be any factor of 24 (=25 - 1)
Base > 6 here.
The correct answer is: 3.

Question 10

The remainder obtained when (10010111011) is divided by (110) is

2

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b. (10)
c. (11)

d. (101)

e. None of the above

110(base2) = 6(base 10) = 3x2
Unit digit is the remainder with 2
For 3 in base 2, the divisibiltiy rule is same as 11 in base 10
The correct answer is: (101) .
2

Question 11
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In a certain number system to the base N, we define a sum, Y, as given below.

Y = (11) + (22) + .... ([N - 1][N - 1])
N

Here, [N - 1] [N - 1] denotes the largest two digit number in that number system.
Find the value of 2Y +(10) .
N

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Select one:
a. (1000)
b. (1111)
c. (1212)

N
N

d. (2000)

e. None of the above

Confirm if N= 10 (decimal base)
The correct answer is: (1000) .
N

Question 12

Find the last three digits in the binary expansion of the number 72346548926.

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Select one:
a. 010
b. 011
c. 100
d. 110
e. None of the above
Divide by 2 repeatedly and write in reverse.
The correct answer is: 110.

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Prasanjit took a 5-digit number in base 7 notation. Then he subtracted the sum of
the digits of the number from the number. From the result, he struck off one of the
digits. The remaining digits were 1, 2, 0 and 2. Then the digit struck off by
Prasanjit was
Select one:
a. 1

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b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. Cannot be determined
The correct answer is: 1.

Question 14
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a, b and c are positive integers such that, a + b + c = 2003. Let E = (-1) + (-1) +
c

(-1) . Find the number of possible values of E.

Select one:
a. 2
b. 3
c. 1003
d. 2004
e. None of the above
a+b+c = 2003
Either all of them are odd,
=> E = (-1) + (-1) + (-1) = -3
or 2 of them are even and 3rd odd.
=> E = (-1) + (1) + (1) = 1
The correct answer is: 2.

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When N chocolates were distributed equally among 98 students, 83 chocolates

were remaining. Which of the following will be the last two digits of N, if it is
expressed in the number system to the base 7?
Select one:
a. 26
b. 34
c. 46
d. 50
e. None of the above
Since 98 = 2*7^2
Convert 83 in base 7 = 146
The correct answer is: 46.

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A number (not in the base 10) is called a 'TERMINATOR -1' if its decimal
equivalent is completely divisible by 3. The number is called a 'TERMINATOR -2'
if its decimal equivalent leaves 1 remainder when divided by 3. It is called
'TERMINATOR -3' if its decimal equivalent is 2 more than a multiple of 3.
Check the following statements for their correctness and mark the best option.
(a) The number (54321) is a 'TERMINATOR -1'
7

(b) The number (87454) is a 'TERMINATOR -2'

9

(c) The number (12368)

12

(d) The number (23718)

11

is a 'TERMINATOR -2'
is a 'TERMINATOR -1'

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Select one:
a. All are correct
b. Only (b) and (d) are correct
c. Only (a), (c) and (D) are correct
d. Only (a) and (c) are correct
e. None of the above
a) Divisibility Rule of 3 in base 7 => Sum of digits
b) Divisibility Rule of 3 in base 9 => Last digit
c) Divisibility Rule of 3 in base 12 => Last digit
d) Divisibility Rule of 3 in base 11 => Alternate +/The correct answer is: None of the above.

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What is the number of possible values of Z, if Z is a single digit integer satisfying

the following two conditions:
(a) Z is non-zero.
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(b) Z is the right most digit of the number (n!) , where n is a natural number
greater than 1.
Select one:
a. Zero
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
e. None of the above
n! ends in 2 or 6 or 0.
(n!)^4 ends in 6 or 0.
The correct answer is: 2.

Question 18

What is the remainder when 17 divides 2222........222 (repeated 4000 times)?

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a. Zero
b. 2
c. 5
d. 16
e. None of the above
17 divides 2222...22 (2 repeated 16 times)
The correct answer is: Zero.

Question 19

When (341032001) eggs are divided into four equal sets, how many are left out?
7

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c. 2
d. 3
e. None of the above
Divisibility Rule of 4 in base 7 => Alternate +/The correct answer is: 2.

Question 20

100

When 10

-1 is divided by 111, the remainder is

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Select one:
a. Zero
b. 1
c. 9
d. 99
e. None of the above
10^100 - 1 is 9999...99 (9 repeated 100 times)
Use long division method.
The correct answer is: 9.

Question 21

What is the remainder when 13 divides 333........333 (repeated 6071 times)?

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a. 1
b. 3
c. 10
d. 12
e. None of the above
1001 = 7x11x13
111 111 = 111 x 1001 = (111 x 7 x 11) x 13
The correct answer is: 1.

Question 22

What is the remainder when 91 divides 888........888 (repeated 6065 times)?

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Select one:
a. 2
b. 7
c. 72
d. 88
e. None of the above
1001 = 7x11x13
111 111 = 111 x 1001 = (111 x 11) x 91
In end, we will need to divide 88888 by 91
The correct answer is: 72.

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What is the remainder when 888........888 (repeated six thousand sixty six times)
written in base of eleven is divided by ninety-one?
Select one:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 68
d. 88
e. None of the above
91 = 7 x 13
AAA AAA = A*111 111 is divisible by 7 in base 11
Hence, the number is divisible by 7
AAA AAA AAA AAA = A*111 111 111 111 is divisible by 13 in base 11.
Hence, for remainder
Divide 888 888(base 11) by 13
The correct answer is: 88.

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What is the remainder when 888........888 (repeated six thousand sixty five times)
written in base of eleven is divided by 7?
Select one:
a. Zero
b. 1
c. 2
d. 5
e. None of the above
AAA AAA = A*111 111 is divisible by 7 in base 11
Hence, the number is divisible by 7
Divide 88 888(base 11) by 7
The correct answer is: 5.

Question 25

What is the remainder when 47 divides 888........888 (repeated 91 times)?

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a. 8
b. 18
c. 29
d. 41
e. None of the above
1111.... repeated 46 times is divisible by 47.
N = 8888..... repeated 92 times is divisible by 47.
N = (8888..... repeated 91 times) x 10 + 8
= remainder x 10 + 8
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18 x 10 + 8 = 188 is divisible by 47
The correct answer is: 18.

Question 26

What is the remainder when 470 divides 888........888 (repeated 92 times)?

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a. 1
b. 48
c. 88
d. 236
e. None of the above
470 = 47 x 10
1111.... repeated 46 times is divisible by 47.
N = 8888..... repeated 92 times is divisible by 47.
Evaluate options.
The correct answer is: None of the above.

Question 27

300

When 10

+1 is divided by 37, the remainder is

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a. 1
b. 2
c. 29
d. 36
e. None of the above
999 = 9 * 3 * 37
10^3 / 37
(10^3)^100 + 1

=> remainder 1
=> remainder 2

The correct answer is: 2.

Question 28

340

What are the last two digits of 147

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a. 01
b. 21
c. 41
d. 81
e. None of the above
Last 2 digits have cyclicity of 20.
Odd^20 ends in 01
Even^20 ends in 76
The correct answer is: 01.

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1938

1937

What is the last digit of 1937

142

Select one:
a. 1
b. 3
c. 7
d. 9
e. None of the above
Unit digit has cyclicity of 4.
1937^(4n+1) ends in 7.
The correct answer is: 7.

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143

1927

What is the last digit of 2137

72

Select one:
a. 1
b. 3
c. 7
d. 9
e. None of the above
Unit digit has cyclicity of 4.
2137^(4n-1) ends in 7^3 which ends in 3
The correct answer is: 3.

Question 31

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What is the 2

221

last significant digit in 3134

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a. 3
b. 5
c. 6
d. 8
e. None of the above
Last 2 digits have cyclicity of 20.
3134^(220+1) ends in 34^1 which is 34
The correct answer is: 3.

Question 32

Find the positive difference of digits 'a' and 'b' if 1468a35b is divisible by 88.

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e. None of the above

It is divisible by 8, hence b = 2
Divisibiltity Rule of 11 will determine 'a'
The correct answer is: 3.

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143

1927

What is the last digit of 2137

72

if it is expressed in base 12?

Select one:
a. 1
b. 3
c. 4
d. 7
e. None of the above
To convert, we divide by 12 and write the remainder.
2137 = 12n+1
The correct answer is: 1.

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143

1927

Where will the second hand of a clock be after 2137

from exact midnight?

72

seconds have passed

Select one:
a. 1
b. 3
c. 4
d. 9
e. None of the above
Remainder by 60.
Remander by 12 is 1
Remainder by 5 is not 1
Evaluate options
The correct answer is: None of the above.

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1938

1937

If 6935

142

is expressed in base 12, what is the last digit?

Select one:
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 11
e. None of the above
(6935 = 12n - 1)^odd

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Remainder is (-1) or 11.
The correct answer is: 11.

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