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NUMBER SYSTEM:
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DIVISIBILITY RULE’S:

1. DIVISIBILITY BY 2:
DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 2 if the last digit is even. i.e., if the last digit is 0 or 2 or 4 or
6 or 8
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 64 is divisible by 2.
The last digit of 64 is 4 (even). Hence 64 is divisible by 2
Example2: Check if 69 is divisible by 2.
The last digit of 69 is 9 (not even). Hence 69 is not divisible by 2

2. DIVISIBILITY BY 3:
DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of the digits is divisible by 3 (Please note that
we can apply this rule to the answer again and again if we need).
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 387 is divisible by 3.
3 + 8 + 7 = 18.
18 is divisible by 3. Hence 387 is divisible by 3
Example2: Check if 421 is divisible by 3.
4 + 2 + 1 = 7.
7 is not divisible by 3. Hence 421 is not divisible by 3.

3. DIVISIBILITY BY 4:
DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 4 if the number formed by the last two digits is divisible by
4.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 416 is divisible by 4.
Number formed by the last two digits = 16.
16 is divisible by 4. Hence 416 is divisible by 4
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Example2: Check if 481 is divisible by 4.
Number formed by the last two digits = 81.
81 is not divisible by 4. Hence 481 is not divisible by 4

4. DIVISIBILITY BY 5:
DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 5 if the last digit is either 0 or 5.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 305 is divisible by 5.
Last digit is 5. Hence 305 is divisible by 5.
Example2: Check if 420 is divisible by 5.
Last digit is 0. Hence 420 is divisible by 5.
Example3: Check if 312 is divisible by 5.
Last digit is 2. Hence 312 is not divisible by 5.

5. DIVISIBILITY BY 6:
DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 6 if it is divisible by both 2 and 3.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 546 is divisible by 6.
546 is divisible by 2. 546 is also divisible by 3. (Check the divisibility rule of 2 and 3 to find out this)
Hence 546 is divisible by 6
Example2: Check if 633 is divisible by 6.
633 is not divisible by 2 though 633 is divisible by 3. (Check the divisibility rule of 2 and 3 to find out
this)
Hence 633 is not divisible by 6
Example3: Check if 635 is divisible by 6.
635 is not divisible by 2. 635 is also not divisible by 3. (Check the divisibility rule of 2 and 3 to find out
this)
Hence 635 is not divisible by 6
Example4: Check if 428 is divisible by 6.
428 is divisible by 2 but 428 is not divisible by 3. (Check the divisibility rule of 2 and 3 to find out this)
Hence 428 is not divisible by 6

6. DIVISIBILITY BY 7:
DESCRIPTION: To find out if a number is divisible by 7, double the last digit and subtract it from the
number formed by the remaining digits. Repeat this process until we get at a smaller number whose
divisibility we know. If this smaller number is 0 or divisible by 7, the original number is also divisible by
7.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 349 is divisible by 7.
Given number = 349
34 - (9 × 2) = 34 - 18 = 16
16 is not divisible by 7. Hence 349 is not divisible by 7
Example2: Check if 364 is divisible by 7.
Given number = 364
36 - (4 × 2) = 36 - 8 = 28
28 is divisible by 7. Hence 364 is also divisible by 7
Example3: Check if 3374 is divisible by 7.
Given number = 3374
337 - (4 × 2) = 337 - 8 = 329
32 - (9 × 2) = 32 - 18 = 14
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14 is divisible by 7. Hence 329 is also divisible by 7.
Hence 3374 is also divisible by 7.

7. DIVISIBILITY BY 8:
DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 8 if the number formed by the last three digits is divisible by
8.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 7624 is divisible by 8.
The number formed by the last three digits of 7624 = 624.
624 is divisible by 8. Hence 7624 is also divisible by 8.
Example2: Check if 129437464 is divisible by 8.
The number formed by the last three digits of 129437464 = 464.
464 is divisible by 8. Hence 129437464 is also divisible by 8.
Example3: Check if 737460 is divisible by 8.
The number formed by the last three digits of 737460 = 460.
460 is not divisible by 8. Hence 737460 is also not divisible by 8.

8. DIVISIBILITY BY 9:
DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of its digits is divisible by 9. (Please note that we
can apply this rule to the answer again and again if we need)
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 367821 is divisible by 9.
3 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 2 + 1 = 27
27 is divisible by 9. Hence 367821 is also divisible by 9.
Example2: Check if 47128 is divisible by 9.
4 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 8 = 22
22 is not divisible by 9. Hence 47128 is not divisible by 9.
Example3: Check if 4975291989 is divisible by 9.
4 + 9+ 7 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 8 + 9= 63
Since 63 is big, we can use the same method to see if it is divisible by 9.
6+3=9
9 is divisible by 9. Hence 63 is also divisible by 9.
Hence 4975291989 is also divisible by 9.

9. DIVISIBILITY BY 10:
DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 10 if the last digit is 0.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 2570 is divisible by 10.
Last digit is 0. Hence 2570 is divisible by 10.
Example2: Check if 5462 is divisible by 10.
Last digit is not 0. Hence 5462 is not divisible by 10

10. DIVISIBILITY BY 11:

DESCRIPTION: To find out if a number is divisible by 11, find the sum of the odd numbered digits
and the sum of the even numbered digits. Now subtract the lower number obtained from the bigger
number obtained. If the number we get is 0 or divisible by 11, the original number is also divisible by
11.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 85136 is divisible by 11.
8 + 1 + 6 = 15
5+3=8
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15 - 8 = 7
7 is not divisible by 11. Hence 85136 is not divisible by 11.
Example2: Check if 2737152 is divisible by 11.
2+3+1+2=8
7 + 7 + 5 = 19
19 - 8 = 11
11 is divisible by 11. Hence 2737152 is also divisible by 11.
Example3: Check if 957 is divisible by 11.
9 + 7 = 16
5=5
16 - 5 = 11
11 is divisible by 11. Hence 957 is also divisible by 11.
Example4: Check if 9548 is divisible by 11.
9 + 4 = 13
5 + 8 = 13
13 - 13 = 0
we got the difference as 0. Hence 9548 is divisible by 11.

11. DIVISIBILITY BY 12:

DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 12 if the number is divisible by both 3 and 4.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 720 is divisible by 12.
720 is divisible by 3 and 720 is also divisible by 4. (Check the divisibility rules of 3 and 4 to find out this)
Hence 720 is also divisible by 12.
Example2: Check if 916 is divisible by 12.
916 is not divisible by 3, though 916 is divisible by 4. (Check the divisibility rules of 3 and 4 to find out
this)
Hence 916 is not divisible by 12.
Example3: Check if 921 is divisible by 12.
921 is divisible by 3. But 921 is not divisible by 4. (Check the divisibility rules of 3 and 4 to find out this)
Hence 921 is not divisible by 12.
Example4: Check if 827 is divisible by 12.
827 is not divisible by 3. 827 is also not divisible by 4. (Check the divisibility rules of 3 and 4 to find out
this) Hence 827 is not divisible by 12.

12. DIVISIBILITY BY 13:

DESCRIPTION: To find out if a number is divisible by 13, multiply the last digit by 4 and add it to the
number formed by the remaining digits. Repeat this process until we get at a smaller number whose
divisibility we know. If this smaller number is divisible by 13, the original number is also divisible by 13.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 349 is divisible by 13.
Given number = 349
34 + (9 × 4) = 34 + 36 = 70
70 is not divisible by 13. Hence 349 is not divisible by 349
Example2: Check if 572 is divisible by 13.
Given number = 572
57 + (2 × 4) = 57 + 8 = 65
65 is divisible by 13. Hence 572 is also divisible by 13
Example3: Check if 68172 is divisible by 13.
Given number = 68172
6817 + (2 × 4) = 6817 + 8 = 6825
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682 + (5 × 4) = 682 + 20 = 702
70 + (2 × 4) = 70 + 8 = 78
78 is divisible by 13. Hence 68172 is also divisible by 13.
Example4: Check if 651 is divisible by 13.
Given number = 651
65 + (1 × 4) = 65 + 4 = 69
69 is not divisible by 13. Hence 651 is not divisible by 13

13. DIVISIBILITY BY 14:

DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 14 if it is divisible by both 2 and 7.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 238 is divisible by 14.
238 is divisible by 2. 238 is also divisible by 7. (Please check the divisibility rule of 2 and 7 to find out
this)
Hence 238 is also divisible by 14.
Example2: Check if 336 is divisible by 14.
336 is divisible by 2. 336 is also divisible by 7. (Please check the divisibility rule of 2 and 7 to find out
this)
Hence 336 is also divisible by 14.
Example3: Check if 342 is divisible by 14.
342 is divisible by 2, but 342 is not divisible by 7. (Please check the divisibility rule of 2 and 7 to find out
this)
Hence 342 is not divisible by 12.
Example4: Check if 175 is divisible by 14.
175 is not divisible by 2, though it is divisible by 7. (Please check the divisibility rule of 2 and 7 to find
out this)
Hence 175 is not divisible by 14.
Example5: Check if 337 is divisible by 14.
337 is not divisible by 2 and also by 7. (Please check the divisibility rule of 2 and 7 to find out this)
Hence 337 is not divisible by 14.

14. DIVISIBILITY BY 15:

DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 15 if it is divisible by both 3 and 5.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 435 is divisible by 15.
435 is divisible by 3. 435 is also divisible by 5. (Please check the divisibility rule of 3 and 5 to find out
this)
Hence 435 is also divisible by 15.
Example2: Check if 555 is divisible by 15.
555 is divisible by 3. 555 is also divisible by 5. (Please check the divisibility rule of 3 and 5 to find out
this)
Hence 555 is also divisible by 15.
Example3: Check if 483 is divisible by 15.
483 is divisible by 3, but 483 is not divisible by 5. (Please check the divisibility rule of 3 and 5 to find out
this)
Hence 483 is not divisible by 15.
Example4: Check if 485 is divisible by 15.
485 is not divisible by 3, though it is divisible by 5. (Please check the divisibility rule of 3 and 5 to find
out this)
Hence 485 is not divisible by 15.
Example5: Check if 487 is divisible by 15.
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487 is not divisible by 3. It is also not divisible by 5 (Please check the divisibility rule of 3 and 5 to find
out this)
Hence 487 is not divisible by 15.

15. DIVISIBILITY BY 16:

DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 16 if the number formed by the last four digits is divisible by
16.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 5696512 is divisible by 16.
The number formed by the last four digits of 5696512 = 6512
6512 is divisible by 16. Hence 5696512 is also divisible by 16.
Example2: Check if 3326976 is divisible by 16.
The number formed by the last four digits of 3326976 = 6976
6976 is divisible by 16. Hence 3326976 is also divisible by 16.
Example3: Check if 732374360 is divisible by 16.
The number formed by the last three digits of 732374360 = 4360
4360 is not divisible by 16. Hence 732374360 is also not divisible by 16.

16. DIVISIBILITY BY 17:

DESCRIPTION: To find out if a number is divisible by 17, multiply the last digit by 5 and subtract it from the
number formed by the remaining digits. Repeat this process until you arrive at a smaller number whose
divisibility you know. If this smaller number is divisible by 17, the original number is also divisible by 17.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 500327 is divisible by 17.
Given Number = 500327
50032 - (7 × 5) = 50032 - 35 = 49997
4999 - (7 × 5) = 4999 - 35 = 4964
496 - (4 × 5) = 496 - 20 = 476
47 - (6 × 5) = 47 - 30 = 17
17 is divisible by 17. Hence 500327 is also divisible by 17.
Example2: Check if 521461 is divisible by 17.
Given Number = 521461
52146 - (1 × 5) = 52146 -5 = 52141
5214 - (1 × 5) = 5214 - 5 = 5209
520 - (9 × 5) = 520 - 45 = 475
47 - (5 × 5) = 47 - 25 = 22
22 is not divisible by 17. Hence 521461 is not divisible by 17.

17. DIVISIBILITY BY 18:

DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 18 if it is divisible by both 2 and 9.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 31104 is divisible by 18.
31104 is divisible by 2. 31104 is also divisible by 9. (Please check the divisibility rule of 2 and 9 to find
out this)
Hence 31104 is divisible by 18
Example2: Check if 1170 is divisible by 18.
1170 is divisible by 2. 1170 is also divisible by 9. (Please check the divisibility rule of 2 and 9 to find out
this)
Hence 1170 is divisible by 18.
Example3: Check if 1182 is divisible by 18.
1182 is divisible by 2, but 1182 is not divisible by 9. (Please check the divisibility rule of 2 and 9 to find
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Hence 1182 is not divisible by 18.
Example4: Check if 1287 is divisible by 18.
1287 is not divisible by 2 though it is divisible by 9. (Please check the divisibility rule of 2 and 9 to find
out this)
Hence 1287 is not divisible by 18.

18. DIVISIBILITY BY 19:

DESCRIPTION: To find out if a number is divisible by 19, multiply the last digit by 2 and add it to the
number formed by the remaining digits. Repeat this process until you arrive at a smaller number
whose divisibility you know. If this smaller number is divisible by 19, the original number is also
divisible by 19.
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 74689 is divisible by 19.
Given Number = 74689
7468 + (9 × 2) = 7468 + 18 = 7486
748 + (6 × 2) = 748 + 12 = 760
76 + (0 × 2) = 76 + 0 = 76
76 is divisible by 19. Hence 74689 is also divisible by 19.
Example2: Check if 71234 is divisible by 19.
Given Number = 71234
7123 + (4 × 2) = 7123 + 8 = 7131
713 + (1 × 2) = 713 + 2 = 715
71 + (5 × 2) = 71 + 10 = 81
81 is not divisible by 19. Hence 71234 is not divisible by 19.

19. DIVISIBILITY BY 20:

DESCRIPTION: A number is divisible by 20 if it is divisible by 10 and the tens digit is even. (There is
one more rule to see if a number is divisible by 20 which is given below. A number is divisible by 20 if
the number is divisible by both 4 and 5).
EXAMPLES:
Example1: Check if 720 is divisible by 20.
720 is divisible by 10. (Please check the divisibility rule of 10 to find out this).
The tens digit = 2 = even digit.
Hence 720 is also divisible by 20.
Example2: Check if 1340 is divisible by 20.
1340 is divisible by 10. (Please check the divisibility rule of 10 to find out this).
The tens digit = 2 = even digit.
Hence 1340 is divisible by 20.
Example3: Check if 1350 is divisible by 20.
1350 is divisible by 10. (Please check the divisibility rule of 10 to find out this).
But the tens digit = 5 = not an even digit.
Hence 1350 is not divisible by 20.
Example4: Check if 1325 is divisible by 20.
1325 is not divisible by 10 (Please check the divisibility rule of 10 to find out this) though the tens digit
= 2 = even digit.
Hence 1325 is not divisible by 20.
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PART 1

1. Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If their L.C.M. is 48. What is sum of the numbers?
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 2x and 3x
LCM of 2x and 3x = 6x (∵ LCM of 2 and 3 is 6. Hence LCM of 2x and 3x is 6x)
Given that LCM of 2x and 3x is 48
=> 6x = 48
=> x = 48⁄6 = 8
Sum of the numbers = 2x + 3x = 5x = 5 × 8 = 40.
2. What is the greatest number of four digits which is divisible by 15, 25, 40 and 75?
Explanation:
Greatest number of four digits = 9999
LCM of 15, 25, 40 and 75 = 600
9999 ÷ 600 = 16, remainder = 399
Hence, greatest number of four digits which is divisible by 15, 25, 40 and 75
= 9999 - 399 = 9600
3. Three numbers are in the ratio of 2:3:4 and their L.C.M. is 240. Their H.C.F. is:
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 2x, 3x and 4x
LCM of 2x, 3x and 4x = 12x
=> 12x = 240
=> x = 240⁄12 = 20
H.C.F of 2x, 3x and 4x = x = 20
4. What is the lowest common multiple of 12, 36 and 20?

5. What is the least number which when divided by 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3, but when divided by 9
leaves no remainder?
Explanation:
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Solution 1
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LCM of 5, 6, 7 and 8 = 840
Hence the number can be written in the form (840k + 3) which is divisible by 9
If k = 1, number = (840 × 1) + 3 = 843 which is not divisible by 9
If k = 2, number = (840 × 2) + 3 = 1683 which is divisible by 9
Hence 1683 is the least number which when divided by 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3,
but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder

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Solution 2 - Hit and Trial Method
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Just see which of the given choices satisfy the given conditions
Take 3363. This is not even divisible by 9. Hence this is not the answer

Take 1108. This is not even divisible by 9. Hence this is not the answer
Take 2007. This is divisible by 9.
2007 ÷ 5 = 401, remainder = 2. Hence this is not the answer
Take 1683. This is divisible by 9.
1683 ÷ 5 = 336, remainder = 3
1683 ÷ 6 = 280, remainder = 3
1683 ÷ 7 = 240, remainder = 3
1683 ÷ 8 = 210, remainder = 3
Hence 1683 is the answer.
6. The H.C.F. of two numbers is 5 and their L.C.M. is 150. If one of the numbers is 25, then the other is:

7. 504 can be expressed as a product of primes as?

Explanation:
It is clear that 504 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 7.
8. Which of the following integers has the most number of divisors?
A. 101 B. 99 C. 182 D. 176
Explanation:
99 = 1 × 3 × 3 × 11
=> Divisors of 99 are 1, 3, 11, 9, 33 and 99
101 = 1 × 101
=> Divisors of 101 are 1 and 101
182 = 1 × 2 × 7 × 13
=> Divisors of 182 are 1, 2, 7, 13, 14, 26, 91 and 182
176 = 1 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 11
=> Divisors of 176 are 1, 2, 11, 4, 22, 8, 44, 16, 88, 176
Hence 176 has most number of divisors.
9. The least number which should be added to 28523 so that the sum is exactly divisible by 3, 5, 7, and 8
is?
Explanation:
LCM of 3, 5, 7 and 8 = 840
28523 ÷ 840 = 33 remainder = 803
Hence the least number which should be added = 840 - 803 = 37.
10. What is the least number which when doubled will be exactly divisible by 12, 14, 18, and 22?
Explanation:
LCM of 12, 14, 18 and 22 = 2772
Hence the least number which will be exactly divisible by 12, 14, 18 and 22 = 2772
2772 ÷ 2 = 1386
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=> 1386 is the number which when doubled, we get 2772
Hence, 1386 is the least number which when doubled will be exactly divisible by 12, 14, 18, and 22.
11. What is the greatest possible length which can be used to measure exactly the lengths 8 m, 4 m 20 cm
and 12 m 20 cm?
Explanation:
Required length = HCF of 800 cm, 420 cm, 1220 cm = 20 cm.
12. Which of the following fraction is the largest?

13. The product of two 2 digit numbers is 2028 and their HCF is 13. What are the numbers?
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 13x and 13y (∵ HCF of the numbers = 13)
13x × 13y = 2028
=> xy = 12
co-primes with product 12 are (1, 12) and (3, 4) (∵ we need to take only co-primes with product 12.
If we take two numbers with product 12, but not co-prime, the HCF will not remain as 13)
Hence the numbers with HCF 13 and product 2028
= (13 × 1, 13 × 12) and (13 × 3, 13 × 4)
= (13, 156) and (39, 52)
Given that the numbers are 2 digit numbers
Hence numbers are 39 and 52.
14. The product of two numbers is 2028 and their HCF is 13. What are the numbers of such pairs?
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 13x and 13y (∵ HCF of the numbers = 13)
13x × 13y = 2028
=> xy = 12
co-primes with product 12 are (1, 12) and (3, 4) (∵ we need to take only co-primes with product 12. If
we take two numbers with product 12, but not co-prime, the HCF will not remain as 13)
Hence the numbers with HCF 13 and product 2028
= (13 × 1, 13 × 12) and (13 × 3, 13 × 4)
= (13, 156) and (39, 52)
So, there are 2 pairs of numbers with HCF 13 and product 2028.
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15. N is the greatest number which divides 1305, 4665 and 6905 and gives the same remainder in each
case. What is the sum of the digits in N?
Explanation:
If the remainder is same in each case and remainder is not given, HCF of the differences of the
numbers is the required greatest number.
6905 - 1305 = 5600
6905 - 4665 = 2240
4665 - 1305 = 3360
Hence, the greatest number which divides 1305, 4665 and 6905 and gives the same remainder, N
= HCF of 5600, 2240, 3360
= 1120
Sum of digits in N
= Sum of digits in 1120
=1+1+2+0
= 4.
16. A boy divided the numbers 7654, 8506 and 9997 by a certain largest number and he gets same
remainder in each case. What is the common remainder?
Explanation:
If the remainder is same in each case and remainder is not given, HCF of the differences of the
numbers is the required largest number.
9997 - 7654 = 2343
9997 - 8506 = 1491
8506 - 7654 = 852
Hence, the greatest number which divides 7654, 8506 and 9997 and leaves same remainder
= HCF of 2343, 1491, 852
= 213
Now we need to find out the common remainder.
Take any of the given numbers from 7654, 8506 and 9997, say 7654
7654 ÷ 213 = 35, remainder = 199.
17. Find the greatest common divisor of 24 and 16?

18. A, B and C start at the same time in the same direction to run around a circular stadium. A
completes a round in 252 seconds, B in 308 seconds and c in 198 seconds, all starting at the same
point. After what time will they again at the starting point?
Explanation:
LCM of 252, 308 and 198 = 2772
Hence they all will be again at the starting point after 2772 seconds or 46 minutes 12 seconds.
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19. The ratio of two numbers is 4:5. If the HCF of these numbers is 6, what is their LCM?
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 4k and 5k
HCF of 4 and 5 = 1
Hence HCF of 4k and 5k = k
Given that HCF of 4k and 5k = 6
=> k = 6
Hence the numbers are (4 × 6) and (5 × 6) = 24 and 30
LCM of 24 and 30 = 120.
20. What is the HCF of 2.04, 0.24 and 0.8?
Explanation:
Step 1: Make the same number of decimal places in all the given numbers by suffixing zero(s) in
required numbers as needed.
=> 2.04, 0.24 and 0.80
Step 2: Now find the HCF of these numbers without decimal.
=>HCF of 204, 24 and 80 = 4
Step 3 : Put the decimal point in the result obtained in step 2 leaving as many digits
on its right as there are in each of the numbers.
i.e., here, we need to put decimal point in the result obtained in step 2 leaving
two digits on its right.
=> HCF of 2.04, 0.24 and 0.8 = 0.04.
21. If HCF of two numbers is 11 and the product of these numbers is 363, what is the greater number?
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 11a and 11b
11a × 11b = 363
=> ab = 3
co-primes with product 3 are (1, 3)
Hence the numbers with HCF 11 and product 363
= (11 × 1, 11 × 3)
= (11, 33) Hence numbers are 11 and 33
The greater number = 33.
22. What is the greatest number which on dividing 1223 and 2351 leaves remainders 90 and 85
respectively?
Explanation:
Required number
= HCF of (1223 - 90) and (2351 - 85)
= HCF of 1133 and 2266
= 1133.
23. What is the least multiple of 7 which leaves a remainder of 4 when divided by 6, 9, 15 and 18?
Explanation:
LCM of 6, 9, 15 and 18 = 90
Required Number = (90k + 4) which is a multiple of 7
Put k = 1. We get number as (90 × 1) + 4 = 94. But this is not a multiple of 7
Put k = 2. We get number as (90 × 2) + 4 = 184. But this is not a multiple of 7
Put k = 3. We get number as (90 × 3) + 4 = 274. But this is not a multiple of 7
Put k = 4. We get number as (90 × 4) + 4 = 364. This is a multiple of 7
Hence 364 is the answer.
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24. Three numbers which are co-prime to each other are such that the product of the first two is 119 and
that of the last two is 391. What is the sum of the three numbers?
Explanation:
Since the numbers are co-prime, their HCF = 1
Product of first two numbers = 119
Product of last two numbers = 391
The middle number is common in both of these products.
Hence if we take HCF of 119 and 391, we get the common middle number
HCF of 119 and 391 = 17
=> Middle Number = 17
First Number = 119⁄17 = 7
Last Number = 391⁄17 = 23
Sum of the three numbers = 7 + 17 + 23 = 47.

26. What is the greatest number which divides 24, 28 and 34 and leaves the same remainder in each case?
Explanation:
If the remainder is same in each case and remainder is not given, HCF of the differences of the
numbers is the required greatest number.
34 - 24 = 10
34 - 28 = 6
28 - 24 = 4
Hence, the greatest number which divides 24, 28 and 34 and gives the same remainder
= HCF of 10, 6, 4 = 2.
27. Six bells start ringing together and ring at intervals of 4, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 20 seconds respectively.
How many times will they ring together in 60 minutes?
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28. What is the least number which when divided by 8, 12, 15 and 20 leaves in each case a remainder of 5?
Explanation:
LCM of 8, 12, 15, and 20 = 120
Required Number = 120 + 5 = 125.
29. The HCF of two numbers is 23 and the other two factors of their LCM are 13 and 14. What is the largest
number?
Explanation:
The HCF of a group of numbers will be always a factor of their LCM.
HCF is the product of all common prime factors using the least power of each common
prime factor.
LCM is the product of highest powers of all prime factors.
HCF of the two numbers = 23
=> Highest Common Factor in the numbers = 23
Since HCF will be always a factor of LCM, 23 is a factor of the LCM.
Other two factors in the LCM are 13 and 14.
Hence factors of the LCM are 23, 13, 14
so, numbers can be taken as (23 × 13) and (23 × 14)
= 299 and 322
Hence, largest number = 322
[A more detailed explanation ...
we can take the numbers as (23 × 13) and (23 × 14) because of the following reasons
HCF is given as 23.
The HCF of a group of numbers will be always a factor of their LCM.
Hence, 23 is a factor of the LCM
Given that other two factors of the LCM are 13 and 14.
Hence factors of the LCM are 23, 13, 14
Now assume that we take the numbers are (23 × 13) and (23 × 14).
If we write the numbers as the product of prime factors,
First number = (23 × 13)
Second numbers = (23 × 14) = (23 × 2 × 7)
HCF = product of all common prime factors using the least power of each common prime factor
= 23
LCM is the product of highest powers of all prime factors
= 23 × 13 × 2 × 7 = 23 × 13 × 14
Clearly we get HCF as 23 and the factors in the LCM as 13, 14 and 23.
Hence every condition is satisfied.]
30. What is the smallest number which when diminished by 12, is divisible 8, 12, 22 and 24?
Explanation:
Required Number = (LCM of 8, 12, 22 and 24) + 12 = 264 + 12 = 276.
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