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(c) 35 412
Type - 1 412
= 51.5 (Not completely divisible)
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1. Which of the following numbers is divisible
(d) 35 552
completely by both 9 and 11 ?
(a) 277218 (b) 10098 552
= 69 (Completely divisible)
(c) 12345 (d) 181998 8
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 17/06/2022 (Shift-II) Hence, option (c) is not divisible by 8.
Ans. (b) : Divisibility rule of 9 - 4. If the 7 digit number 504x5y3 is divisible by 11,
When the sum of the digits of a number is divisible by 9 then one of the values of the sum of x and y is:
then the number is also divisible by 9. (a) 11 (b) 5
Divisibility rule of 11 - (c) 17 (d) 7
When the difference between the sum of the digit in RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II)
even and odd place of a number is 0 (zero) or a multiple Ans. (c) : Given, 504x5y3
of 11, then the number will also be divisible by 11. Divisibility rule of 11:- If the difference of the sum of
From option (b), digits at even place and at odd place is zero or divisible
1 + 0 + 0 + 9 + 8 = 18 by 11 then the given number will be divisible by 11.
i.e. 18 is divisible by 9 504x5y3
∴ Option (d) us divisible by 9. (0 + x + y) – (5 + 4 + 5 + 3)
And x + y – 17 = 0
10098 = (9 + 0) – (8+0+1) = 9–9 = 0 x + y = 17
Hence option (b) 10098, is divisible by both 9 and 11. Hence, Sum of x + y = 17
2. Which of the following numbers is NOT 5. If 11-digit number 88p554085k6, k ≠ p, is
divisible by 9 ? divisible by 72, then what is the value of (3k +
(a) 49104 (b) 77832 2p)?
(c) 35253 (d) 45390 (a) 12 (b) 7
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –12/06/2022 (Shift-II) (c) 13 (d) 23
Ans. (d) : Divisibility rule of 9 : A number whose sum RRB NTPC (Stage-II) –13/06/2022 (Shift-II)
of its digit is exactly divisible by 9 then the number is Ans. (c) : Given,
always divisible by 9. 88p554085k6 Where, k ≠ p
from options - Note- The number which is divisible by 72 is also
(a) 49104 → 4 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 4 = 18, divisible by 9. divisible by 8 and 9.
(b) 77832 → 7 + 7 + 8 + 3 + 2 = 27, divisible by 9. Divisibility rule of 8– If the last three digit of the
(c) 35253 → 3 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 3 = 18, divisible by 9. number are divisible by 8, then the number will be
(d) 45390 → 4 + 5 + 3 + 9 + 0 = 21, not divisible by 9. divisible by 8.
Divisibility rule of 9– If the sum of the all digits of a
3. Which of the following number is NOT given number is divisible by 9, then number will be
divisible by 8? divisible by 9.
(a) 35792 (b) 35112
(c) 35412 (d) 35552
RRB NTPC (Stage-II) 15/06/2022 (Shift-III)
Ans. (c) : Divisibility rule of 8- If the last three digits of
a number are divisible by 8, then the number is
completely divisible by 8. 88p554085k6
from the given options - On putting, k = 3
(a) 35 792
536
792 = 67 (Completely divisible by 8)
= 99 (Completely divisible) 8
8
(b) 35 112 and On putting p = 2
112 8+8+ 2+5+5+ 4+0+8+5+3+6
= 14 (Completely divisible) 9
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 54 Ans. (b) : Divisibility rule of 9 - If the sum of the digits
= = 6 (Completwly divisible) are divisible by 9, then the number is divisible by 9.
9
Number - 4a5124356789734
Then, (3k + 2p)
On divided by 9 -
= 3×3+2×2
= 13 4 + a + 5 +1+ 2 + 4 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 7 + 3 + 4
9
6. Find the remainder, when 171 × 172 × 173 is
a + 68 4 + 68 72
divided by 17. = ⇒ On putting a = 4 ⇒ = =8
(a) 9 (b) 8 9 9 9
(c) 6 (d) 7 Hence the value of a = 4
RRB Group-D 29/08/2022 (Shift-III) 10. If the 8 digit number 3x5479y4 is divisible by
Ans. (c) : According to the question, 88 and the 8 digit number 425139z2 is divisible
by 9, then find the maximum possible value of
171 × 172 × 173 (3x + 2y – z).
17 (a) 33 (b) 37
(170 + 1) × (170 + 2 )(170 + 3) (c) 25 (d) 35
⇒ RRB Group-D 09/09/2022 (Shift-III)
17
1× 2 × 3 Ans. (a) : On dividing 3x5479y4 by 88 ie. 8 and 11
⇒ Divisibility rule of 8 - If the last three digits of the given
17 number are divisible by 8, then it will be divisible by 8.
6 Maximum possible value = 8
⇒
17 984
⇒ 6 (Remainder) = 123
8
Hence option (c) is correct. Divisibility rule of 11 - The given number can only be
7. When a number is divided by a divisor, the completely divided by 11 if the difference of the sum of
remainder is 16. When twice the original digits at odd place and sum of digits at even place in a
number is divided by the same divisor, the number is 0 or mutiple of 11.
remainder is 3. Find the value of that divisor 3x547984⇒ (4+9+4+x) ~ (8+7+5+3)
(a) 29 (b) 51 17+x ~ 23 = 0
(c) 23 (d) 53 x=6
RRB Group-D 30/08/2022 (Shift-II) On dividing 425139z2 by 9
Ans. (a) : Let, the original number be N, the divisor be Divisibility rule of 9 :- If the sum of the digits of a
d, quotient be q. number are divisible by 9, then the number is divisible
N = dq + 16 by 9.
∴ 2 N = 2(dq + 16) 4 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 9 + z + 2 26 + z
2 N = 2dq + 32 =
9 9
When (2dq + 32) is divided d then remainder is 3. On putting z = 1
2dq is completely divisible by d, then
26 + 1 27
∴ Required number = 32 – 3 = 29 = =3
9 9
8. If the number 6484y6 is divisible by 8, then find Hence,
the least value of y?
3x +2y –z = 3×6+2×8–1 = 33
(a) 3 (b) 4
(c) 1 (d) 7 11. When a number n is divided by 5, the
remainder is 2. When n2 is divided by 5, the
RRB Group-D 02/09/2022 (Shift-II) remainder will be:
Ans. (c) : Divisibility rule of 8 - If the last three digits (a) 3 (b) 1
of the given number are divisible by 8 then it will be (c) 4 (d) 0
divisible by 8. RRB NTPC 07.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
On putting Least value of y = 1 Ans. (c) : Number = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder
Number = 648416 According to question,
416 n=5×q+2
Divided by = = 52 On squaring both the sides,
8
n2 = 25q2 + 4 + 20q
9. If the 15 digit number 4a5124356789734 is
On dividing by 5 –
divisible by 9, then the value of "a" is ............
(a) 1 (b) 4 n2 4
= 5q2 + + 4q or n2 = 5(5q2 + 4q) + 4
(c) 5 (d) 3 5 5
RRB GROUP-D – 22/09/2022 (Shift-III) Hence, required remainder will be 4.

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12. How many numbers of the first 100 positive Ans. (d) : Divisibility rule of 11–In a given number if
integers are divisible by 3 or 4 without a the difference of sum of all digit even place and placed
remainder? at odd place is zero or multiple of 11, then that number
(a) 50 (b) 5 will also be divisible by 11.
(c) 58 (d) 85 (9+2+8+6)–(3+4+x)
RRB NTPC 08.02.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist 25 – (7+x) = 11
Ans. (a) : Total number of positive integers which is 18–x = 11
x = 18 – 11
100 Hence, x = 7
divisible by 3 = = 33
3 17. (4143 + 4343) is divisible by:
Total number of positive integers which is divisible by (a) 86 (b) 74
100 (c) 12 (d) 84
4 = = 25 RRB NTPC 25.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
4 Ans. (d) : (xn + an) is divisible by (x + a), if the value
Total number of positive integers which is divisible by of n is odd
100 Q 43 is a odd number, therefore (4143 + 4343) will be
12 = =8
12 divisible by 41 + 43 = 84
Hence, the total number of positive integers which is 18. If pq is a two-digit number, then pq – qp will
divisible by 3 or 4. be completely divisible by:
= (33 + 25 – 8) (a) 9 (b) 7
= 50 (c) 6 (d) 5
13. How many numbers between 1 and 700 are RRB NTPC 07.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
completely divisible by 17? Ans. (a) : Let the two digit number (pq) = 10x + y
(a) 42 (b) 41 Then, qp = 10y + x
(c) 45 (d) 46 According to the question,
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist pq – qp
Ans. (b) : Numbers between 1 and 700 which are = 10x + y – (10y + x)
exactly divisible by 17. = 10x + y – 10y – x
17, 34 ...........697. = 9x – 9y
l = a + (n–1) × d = 9 (x – y)
697 = 17+ (n–1)×17 Hence pq – qp will be completely divisible by 9.
680 = (n–1)× 17 19. If n is a natural number then n3–n is always
40 = n –1 divisible by……………
n = 41 (a) 8 (b) 6
Hence, required number (n) = 41 (c) 5 (d) 4
14. When 19300 is divided by 20, find the RRB NTPC 05.04.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
remainder. Ans. (b) : Q n is a natural number.
(a) 2 (b) 1 ∴ n 3 − n = n(n 2 − 1) = n(n + 1)(n − 1)
(c) 3 (d) 4
n(n+1) (n–1) {Multiplication of three consecutive
RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist natural numbers}
Ans. (b) : From question, On putting the value of n = 2
19
300
( 20 − 1)
300 n3 – n = n (n + 1) (n –1) = 2×3×1 = 6
⇒ ⇒ 0 + (–1)300 = 1(Remainder) Hence, it will always divisible by 6.
20 20 Note- The multiplication of three consecutive natural
15. Which of the following is the greatest three numbers will be always divisible by 6.
digit number that is divisible by 13?
(a) 990 (b) 575 20. A number when divided by 7 leaves a
(c) 988 (d) 908 remainder 4. What will be the remainder when
the square of the same number is divided by 7?
RRB NTPC 18.01.2021 (Shift-II) Stage Ist
Ans. (c) : Greatest three digit number = 999 (a) 2 (b) 4
999 11 (c) 1 (d) 3
On dividing by 13 = = 76 RRB NTPC 29.01.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist
13 13
Q 999 divided by 13 leaves remainder 11. Ans. (a) : Let, Quotient = n
∴ The greatest three digit number divisible by 13 = 999 Number = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder
– 11 = 988 Number = 7× n + 4 (Given, Remainder = 4)
16. The number 93248x6 are divisible by 11. Then On putting n = 1,
digit x is equal to.
(a) 5 (b) 2 Number = 7×1+ 4 = 11
(c) 8 (d) 7 On dividing the number by 7,
RRB NTPC 03.02.2021 (Shift-I) Stage Ist Remainder = 4

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