MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (1 MARK QUESTIONS)

1. The HCF and the LCM of 12, 21 ,15 respectively is

(a)3 ,140 (b) 12, 420 (c) 3, 420 (d) 420,3
Ans. (c) 3, 420
2. The correct prime factorisation of 98 is
(a) 22 × 7 (b) 23 × 7 (c) 22 × 72 (d) 2 × 72
Ans. (d) 2 × 72
3. The greatest possible speed at which a man can walk 135 km and 225 km in exact number of hours
is:
(a) 5 km/hr (b) 15 km/hr (c) 65 km/hr (d) 45 km/hr
Ans. (d) 45 km/hr
4. The expression 1× 2×3 × 7× 11 +1 is a
(a) Prime no. (b) Composite no. (c) Square number (d) Neither prime nor composite
Ans. (b) Composite no.
5. Which of the following is an incorrect statement?
(a) π is an irrational (b) 2 is a rational
(c) Every rational number is a real number (d) Every real number is a rational number
Ans. (d) Every real number is a rational number
6. LCM of smallest prime number and smallest 2 digit number is
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 10 (d) 20
Ans. (c) 10
7. If a = p2q and b = pq2 then LCM will be?
(a) p2q2 (b) pq (c) pq2 (d) pq3
Ans. (a) p2q2
8. Find the product of HCF and LCM of (32,28) using relationship between HCF and LCM of two
numbers
(a) 256 (b) 840 (c) 832 (d) 896
Ans. (d) 896
9. If a =𝑥 3 𝑦 2 𝑧 2 , b= 𝑥 2 𝑦 2 𝑧 3 , and c=𝑥 3 𝑦 2 𝑧 𝑛 and the LCM ( a,b,c) = 𝑥 3 𝑦 2 𝑧 5 then the value of n is:
(a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 1
Ans. (c) 5
10. The largest number that will divide 445, 572 and 699 leaving remainders 4, 5 and 6 respectively
is:
(a) 63 (b) 36 (c) 34 (d) 45
Ans. (a) 63
ASSERTION AND REASONING QUESTIONS
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of
reason. Mark the correct choice as:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true
1. Assertion(A): The H.C.F. of two numbers is 16 and their product is 3072. Then their L.C.M. =
162.
Reason(R): If a and b are two positive integers, then H.C.F. × L.C.M. = a × b.
Ans. (d)
2. Assertion(A): The HCF of two numbers is 2 and their LCM is 15
Reason(R): HCF is a factor of LCM.
Ans. (d)
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 Reason(R): If q = 2n.5m where n and m are non-negative integers, then p/q is a terminating
decimal fraction.
Ans. (a)
4. Assertion(A): 2 is an example of a rational number.
Reason(R): The square roots of all positive integers are irrational numbers.
Ans. (c)
5. Assertion (A): If the HCF of two numbers is 5 and their product is 150, then their LCM is 40.
Reason(R): For any two positive integers p and q, HCF (p, q) × LCM (p, q) = p × q.
Ans. (d)
6. Assertion (A): Every positive even integer is a multiple of 2.
Reason (R): The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic ensures the unique prime factorization of
integers greater than 1.
Ans. (b)
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7. Assertion (A): The decimal expansion of 8 is terminating.
Reason (R): A rational number has a terminating decimal expansion if its denominator has only
powers of 2 and/or 5 in prime factorization.
Ans. (a)
8. Assertion (A): √5 is an irrational number.
Reason (R): The square root of any non-perfect square natural number is irrational.
Ans. (a)
9. Assertion (A): If the HCF of two numbers is 1, they are said to be co-prime.
Reason (R): The LCM of two co-prime numbers is always equal to their product.
Ans. (a)
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[Link] (A): The decimal expansion of 6 is non-terminating and repeating.
Reason (R): A rational number has a non-terminating repeating decimal if the denominator has
prime factors other than 2 or 5.
Ans. (a)

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2MARKS QUESTIONS)

1. Prove that √3 is an Irrational number.
𝑎
Ans. Let us assume that √3 is a rational number, √3 = 𝑏 , where a and b are co-primes. Squaring
both side (√3 )2 = a2 / b2
3b2 = a2, (3 divides a2, 3 divides a) Let us consider a = 3c, by putting the value of a we get b2 =
3c2, (3 divides b2, 3 divides b). so 3 is a common factor of both a and b, which is a contradict our
assumption, Hence, √3 is an Irrational
2. Find the HCF and LCM of smallest prime number and smallest composite number.
Ans. HCF=2, LCM=4
3. The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 9 and 360 respectively. If one number is 45 find the other
number.
Ans. HCF×LCM= Product of two nos. so the other no. is 72.
4. If product of two coprime numbers is 217, then find their LCM.
Ans. LCM=217
5. Explain Why (17 × 11 × 2 + 17 × 11 × 5) is a composite number?
Ans. Given no. is a product of more than two prime nos.
6. Find the LCM and HCF of 8 and 64
Ans. LCM=64, HCF=8
7. Given that HCF (252, 594) = 18, find LCM (252, 594).
Ans. LCM= 8316
8. Find the prime factorization of 2120.
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9. Show that any number of the form 4n can never end with the digit 0.
Ans: If 4n ends with 0 then it must have 5 as a factor. But we know the only prime factor of 4n is
2. Also, we know from the fundamental theorem of arithmetic that prime factorization of each
number is unique. Hence 4n can never end with the digit 0.
10. Two numbers are in the ratio of 15:11. If their H.C.F. is 13, then find the numbers.
Ans. The first no. =HCF ×first ratio= 13×15= 195
The second no. =HCF × first ratio= 13×11= 143

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (3 MARKS QUESTIONS)

1. Find the largest number that will divide 398, 436 and 542 leaving remainders 7, 11, and 15
respectively.
Ans: 398 – 7 = 391, 436 – 11 = 425, 542 – 15 = 527,
HCF of 391, 425, 527 = 17
2. On a morning walk, three persons step off together and their steps measure 40 cm, 42 cm and 45
cm respectively. What is the minimum distance each should walk so that each can cover the same
distance in complete steps?
Ans: Minimum distance= LCM of 40,42,45= 2520
3. The LCM of two numbers is 14 times their HCF. The sum of LCM and HCF is 600. If one
number is 280 then find other number.
Ans: HCF× LCM=product of two nos., LCM=14×HCF
it is given that HCF+LCM=600, by using the above we get HCF=40 and the other no. is =80.
4. Find the least positive integer which is divisible by first 5 natural numbers.
Ans: The first five natural nos. are 1,2,3,4,5. The least positive integer divisible by the first 5
natural [Link] 60.
5. Show that (√3 + √5)2 is an irrational number, if √15 is irrational number?
Ans: By using the formula of (a + b)2 we get 8+2√15. We know that the sum of rational and
irrational is always irrational.
6. An army contingent of 616 members is to march behind an army band of 32 members in a
parade. The two groups are to march in the same number of columns. What is the maximum
number of columns in which they can march?
Ans: HCF (616, 32) will give the maximum number of columns in which they can march.
616 = 23 × 71 × 111, 32 = 25 The HCF (616, 32) = 23 = 8.
Therefore, they can march in 8 columns [Link] equation here.
7. Prove that 3 + 2√5 is irrational.
Ans: Let us assume on the contrary that 3 + 2√5 is rational.
𝑎
Then, there exist co-prime positive integers a and b such that 3 + 2√5 = 𝑏
𝑎−3𝑏
=> 2√5 = a/b – 3 =>√5 =
2𝑏
𝑎−3𝑏
Since, a and b are integers and thus is rational number. Thus √5 is rational
2𝑏
But this contradicts the fact that √5 is irrational. So, our assumption is incorrect.
Hence, 3 + 2√5 is an irrational number.
8. Prove that 5 - √3 is an irrational number.
Ans: Let us assume on the contrary that 5 - √3 is rational.
𝑎
Then, there exist co-prime positive integers a and b such that 5 - √3 = 𝑏
𝑎 5𝑏−𝑎
= 5 – 𝑏 = √3 = = √3.
𝑏
5𝑏−𝑎
Since, a and b are integers and thus 𝑏 is rational number.
Thus √3 is rational but this contradicts the fact that √3 is irrational. So, our assumption is
incorrect.
Hence, 5 - √3 is an irrational number.
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 what time will they next toll together?
Ans: 9 = 32, 12 = 22 × 3, 15 = 3 × 5, LCM = 22 × 32 × 5 = 4 × 9 × 5 = 180 minutes or 3 hours
They will next toll together after 3 hours.
10. Two tankers contain 850 liters and 680 liters of petrol. Find the maximum capacity of a
container which can measure the petrol of each tanker in the exact number of times.
Ans: To find the maximum capacity of a container which can measure the petrol of each tanker
in the exact number of times, we find the HCF of 850 and 680.
850 = 2 × 52 × 17, 680 = 23 × 5 × 17
HCF = 2 × 5 × 17 = 170, Maximum capacity of the container = 170 liters.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (5 MARK QUESTIONS)

1. The traffic light at three consecutive different road crossing change after every 48 seconds, 72
seconds and 108 seconds respectively. If they change simultaneously at 7am, at what time will
they change simultaneously again?
Ans: Here we have to find the LCM of 48, 72 and 108 first then, convert the LCM from seconds
to minutes and seconds. Finally, add the result to 7:00 am. The traffic lights will change
simultaneously again at [Link] 12 am.
2. The length, breadth, and height of a room are 8 m 50 cm, 6 m 25 cm and 4 m 75 cm respectively.
Find the length of the longest rod that can measure the dimensions of the room exactly.
Ans: To find the length of the longest rod that can measure the dimensions of the room exactly,
we have to find HCF.
L, Length = 8 m 50 cm = 850 cm = 21 × 52 × 17
B, Breadth = 6 m 25 cm = 625 cm = 54
H, Height = 4 m 75 cm = 475 cm = 52 × 19
HCF of L, B and H is 52 = 25 cm
Length of the longest rod = 25 cm
3. In a school, there are two Sections A and B of class X. There are 48 students in Section A and 60
students in Section B. Determine the least number of books required for the library of the school
so that the books can be distributed equally among all students of each Section.
Ans: Since the books are to be distributed equally among the students of Section A and Section
B. therefore, the number of books must be a multiple of 48 as well as 60.
Hence, required no. of books is the LCM of 48 and 60.
48 = 24 × 3, 60 = 22 × 3 × 5
LCM = 24 × 3 × 5 = 16 × 15 = 240,
Hence, required number of books is 240.
4. There are 104 students in class X and 96 students in class IX in a school. In a house examination,
the students are to be evenly seated in parallel rows such that no two adjacent rows are of the
same class.
(a) Find the maximum number of parallel rows of each class for the seating arrangement.
(b) Also, find the number of students of class IX and also of class X in a row.
(c) What is the objective of the school administration behind such an arrangement?
Ans: The HCF of 104 and 96 is 8. (a) The maximum number of parallel rows of each class is 8
(b) The number of students of class IX in a row is 12, and the number of students of class X in a
row is 13.
(c) The objective of school administration behind such an arrangement is fair and clean
examination, so that no student can take help from any other student of his/her class.
5. Dudhnath has two vessels containing 720 ml and 405 ml of milk respectively. Milk from these
containers is poured into glasses of equal capacity to their brim. Find the minimum number of
glasses that can be filled.
Ans: 1st vessel = 720 ml; 2nd vessel = 405 ml
We find the HCF of 720 and 405 to find the maximum quantity of milk to be filled in one glass.
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 720 = 24 × 32 × 5
HCF = 32 × 5 = 45 ml = Capacity of glass
No. of glasses filled from 1st vessel = 720/45 = 16
No. of glasses filled from 2nd vessel = 405/45 = 9
Total number of glasses = 25

CASE BASED QUESTIONS (4 MARKS QUESTIONS)

1. A garden consists of 135 rose plants planted in certain number of columns. There is another set of
225 marigold plants, which is to be planted in the same number of columns.

Read carefully the above paragraph and answer the following question
(i)Find the maximum number of columns in which they can be planted, also find the total number
of plants.
(ii)Find the sum of exponents of the prime factors of the maximum number of columns in which
they can be planted.
(iii)What is the total number of rows in which they can be planted.
Ans: (i) 45 and 360 (ii)3 (iii)8
2. To enhance the reading skills of grade X students, the school nominates you and two of your
friends to set up a class library. There are two sections- section A and section B of grade X. There
are 32 students in section A and 36 students in section B

(i) What is the minimum number of books you will acquire for the class library, so that they can
be distributed equally among students of Section A or Section B?
(ii)If the product of two positive integers is equal to the product of their HCF and LCM is true
then, the HCF (32, 36) is
(iii)Express 36 as a product of its primes.
Ans: (i) 288 (ii) 4 (iii) 22× 32
3. Raman considers eating nutritious food as an important part of his daily life. So on his birthday he
decides to avoid junk food and plans to serve fruit to his friends. He has 60 bananas and 36
apples, which are to be distributed equally to his friends. Now answer the following:
(i) How many friends can he invite?
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 (iii) Find the LCM of 60 and 36.
Ans: (i) 12 (ii) 3 (iii) 180
4.A Mathematics Exhibition is being conducted in your School and one of your friends
is making a model of a factor tree. He has some difficulty and asks for your help in
completing a quiz for the audience.

Observe the following factor tree and answer the following:

(i) What will be the value of x?
(ii) What will be the value of y?
(iii)What will be the value of z?
(iv) Find the prime factorisation of 13915 .
Ans: (i) 13915 (ii) 11 (iii) 23 (iv) 5×112×23.
5.A seminar is being conducted by an Educational Organisation, where the participants will be
educators of different subjects. The number of participants in Hindi, English and Mathematics are 60,
84 and 108 respectively.

(i) In each room the same number of participants are to be seated and all of them being in the
same subject, hence find the maximum number participants that can accommodated in each
room.
(ii) What is the minimum number of rooms required during the event?
(iii) Find the LCM of 60, 84 and 108.
(iv) Find the product of HCF and LCM of 60,84 and 108
Ans: (i) 12 (ii) 21 (iii) 3780 (iv) 45360.

HIGHER ORDER THINKING QUESTION

1. 144 cartons of Coke cans and 90 cartons of Pepsi cans are to be stacked in a canteen. If each
stack is of the same height and is to contain cartons of the same drink, what would be the greatest
number of cartons each stack would have?
Ans: In this question we have to find the HCF of 144 and 90, which is 18.

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