Test / Exam Name: Number Systems Standard: 9th Subject: Mathematics

Student Name: Section: Roll No.:

Questions: 262 Time: 60 Mins Marks: 262

Q1. If √10 = 3.162, then the value of 1

is: 1 Mark
√10

1. 31.62
2. 3.162
3. 0.3162
4. 0.003162

Ans: 3. 0.3162
Solution:
1

√10

1 √10
= ×
√10 √10

√10
=
10
3.162
=
10

= 0.3162

Q2. If n is a natural number, then √n is: 1 Mark

1. always a natural number.
2. always an irrational number.
3. always an irrational number.
4. sometimes a natural number and sometimes an irrational number.

Ans: 4. sometimes a natural number and sometimes an irrational number.

Solution:
1. Is incorrect, because √n can not be always a natural number
i.e. if n = 2, √n = √2 (not a natural no.)
2. Is incorrect, similiarly, if n = 2, 5, …. Or any odd no. or not perfect square, √n = √2, √5, √7 are Non-terminating and non-
repeating, So irrational in nature, So, not always a rational number.
3. Is also incorrect, √n can aslo be rational or say a natural number. If n = 4, 9, 16... or any perfect square number then √n = 2, 3, 4...
natural numbers.
4. Is fully correct because if n is any odd number or non-perfect square number then √n would be irrational, but if n is a perfect
square number √n then will be a natural number.
If n = 2, 3, 5, 8 ... √n = √2, √3, √8. . . (irrational)
If n = 4, 9, 16 ... = 2, 3, 4 ... (Natural number)
So, correct option is (d).

Q3. 3 4
√2 × √2 × √32 =?
12
1 Mark
1. 2
2. √2
3. 2√2
4. 4√2

Ans: 1. 2
Solution:
3 4 12
√2 × √2 × √32
12
3 4
√ 5
= √2 × √2 × 2
1 1 1
5×
= 23 × 24 × 2 12

1 1 5
+ +
= 23 4 12

4+3+5

= 2 12

12

= 2 12
 = 2

Hence, the correct option is (a).

Q4. The value of √(64) 4 −2

is: 1 Mark
1.
1

16

2. 1

3. 1

4. 1

Ans: 3. 1

Solution:
4
√(64)−2
−2

⇒ (64) 4

−1

⇒ (64) 2
or 1

√64

1
⇒
8

Q5. If x = 3 + √8 then (x 2
+
1
) =?
1 Mark
2
x

1. 34
2. 56
3. 28
4. 63

Ans: 1. 34
Solution:
x = 3 + √8
2
2
⇒ x = (3 + √8) = 9 + 8 + 6√8 = 17 + 6√8

Now, 1

x
=
1

3+√8

1 3−√8
= ×
3+√8 3−√8

3−√8
= 2
2
3 −(√8)

3−√8
=
9−8

= 3 − √8
2
2
1
⇒ ( ) = (3 − √8) = 9 + 8 − 6√8 = 17 − 6√8
x

Then, (x 2
+
1
2
) = 17 + 6√8 + 17 − 6√8 = 34
x

Hence, the correct option is (a).

Q6. If x = √2 + √3, then x 3

3
+
1
3
= : 1 Mark
x

1. 2
2. 4
3. 8
4. 9

Ans: 2. 4
Solution:
1
3

x = √2 + √3 + (2 + √3)
3

1
3
/
3 3
/
x = {(2 + √3) } = (2 + √3)

1 1 1 2−√3
⇒ = = ×
3
x 2+√3 2+√3 2−√3

2−√3
= = 2 − √3
4−3

Now, x 3 1
+ = 2 + √3 + 2 − √3 = 4
3
x

Hence, correct option is (b).

Q7. Which of the following is an rational number? 1 Mark

1. 0.323223222322223
2. √180
 3. √31
4. √196

Ans: 4. √196
Solution:
p
Because it is the square of 14 and can be Written in the form of q
.

Q8. √2−1 1 Mark

If √2 = 1.4142, then √ is equal to:
√2+1

1. 0.1718
2. 5.8282
3. 0.4142
4. 2.4142

Ans: 3. 0.4142
Solution:
√2−1
By Rationalising , we get
√2+1
2 2

√2−1 √2−1 (√2−1) (√2−1)

× = 2
=
√2+1 √2−1 2 1
(√2) −1

So
2

√2−1 (√2−1)
√
√ =
√2+1 1

= (√2 − 1) = 1.4142 − 1 = 0.4142

Hence, correct option is (c).

Q9. π is: 1 Mark

1. A whole number.
2. An integer.
3. An irrational number.
4. A rational number.

Ans: 3. An irrational number.

Solution:
π = 3.14159265359..., which is non-terminating non-recurring.

Hence, it is an irrational number.

Q10. If 2 1 −1
1 Mark
−m
×
1

2
m
=
1

4
, then 14
1
{(4
m
)2 (
5
1
m ) } is equal to:

1. 1

2. 2
3. 4
4. − 1

Ans: 1. 1

Solution:
1 −1

We have to find the value of provided 2

1 m 1 −m 1 1
{(4 )2 ( m ) } × m
= ,
14 5 2 4

Consider,
−m 1 1
2 × m
= ,
2 4
1 1
= m × m
2 2
1
= m m
2 ×2
1 1
=
2m 2
2 2

Equating the power of exponents we get

2m = 2
2
m =
2

m = 1

1
−1

By substituting we get
1 m 1
{(4 )2 ( m ) }
14 5
 1 −1 1 −1
1 m 1 1 1× 1
{(4 )2 ( m ) } = {4 2
+ ( ) }
1
14 5 14 5

1
1 2× 1
= {2 2
+ }
−1
14 5

1 5
= {2 + 1 × }
14 1

1 −1
1 m 1 1
{(4 )2 ( m
) } = {2 + 5}
14 5 14

1
= (7)
14
1
= × 7
14
1
=
2

Hence the correct choice is a.

Q11. Which of the following is irrational? 1 Mark

1. 0.15
2. 0.01516
3. 0.1516
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯

4. 0.5015001500015.

Ans: 4. 0.5015001500015.
Solution:
1. 0.15 = = Rational number
15

100

2. 0.1516 = 1516

100000
= Rational number
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯
3. 0.1516 is a Non-terminating Repeating number = Rational number.
4. 0.5015001500015. is a Non-terminating, Non-Repeating decimal number, So is a irrational number.
Hence, option (d) is correct.

Q12. 1 Mark
n+2 n+1

is equal to:
5 −6×5

n n+1
13×5 −2×5

1.
5

2. −
5

3.
3

4. − 3

Ans: 2. − 5

Solution:
n+2 n+1

We have to simplify
5 −6×5

n n+1
13×5 −2×5

Taking 5n as a common factor we get

2 1
n+2 n+1
5 −6×5 5n(5 −6×5 )
=
n n+1 n 1
13×5 −2×5 5 (13−2×5 )
n
5 (25−30)
= n
5 (13−10)

−5
=
3

Hence the correct alternative is b.

Q13. Which of the following is a true statement? 1 Mark

1. π is irrational and is irrational. 22

2. π is rational and 22

7
is rational.
3. π is irrational and 22

7
is rational.
4. π is rational and 22

7
is irrational.

Ans: 3. π is irrational and 22

7
is rational.
Solution:
π is irrational because is not the exact value of π
22

Q14. The decimal expansion of the number √2 is: 1 Mark

1. Non-terminating non-recurring.
2. 1.41421
3. A finite decimal.
 4. Non-terminating recurring.

Ans: 1. Non-terminating non-recurring.

Solution:
As √2 is an irrational number, so its decimal representation will be non terminating, non recurring.

Q15. ( − 2 − √3)( − 2 + √3) when simplified is: 1 Mark

1. positive and irrational.
2. positive and rational.
3. negative and irrational.
4. negative and rational.

Ans: 2. positive and rational.

Solution:
( − 2 − √3)( − 2 + √3)

2 2
( − 2) − (√3)

= 4 − 3 = 1, which is positive and rational number.

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

Q16. If √5 = 2.236, then 1

. 1 Mark
√5

1. 0.4472
2. 44.72
3. 4.472
4. 0.04472

Ans: 1. 0.4472
Solution:
√5 = 2.236

√5 √5
So, 1
× =
5
=
2.236

5
√5 √5

= 0.4472

Q17. Which of the following is a true statment? 1 Mark

1. π and are both rationals.
22

2. π and are both irrationals

22

3. π is rational and 22

7
is irrational.
4. π is irrational and 22

7
is rational.

Ans: 4. π is irrational and is rational.

22

Solution:
A number which can neither be expressed as a terminating decimal nor as a repeating decimal is called an irrational number.
So, π = 3.141592... is irrational.
p
The numbers of the form , where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0, are known as rational numbers.
q

So, 22

7
is rational.
Hence, the correct option is (d).

Q18. An irrational number between √2 and √3 is: 1 Mark

1

1. 5 4

2. (√2 + √3)
1

3. 6 4

4. √2 × √3

Ans: 3. 6 4

Solution:
√2 and √3
1 1

= 22 and 3 2

2 2

= 24 and 3 4

1 1

= 44 and 9 4
 1

Irrational between √2 and √3 is 6 4

Q19. The smallest rational number by which 1

3
should be multiplied so that its decimal expansion terminates after one 1 Mark
place of decimal, is:
1. 10
1

2. 10
3

3. 3
4. 30

Ans: 2. 3

10

Solution:
1

3
= 0.33333... (a Non - termnating number)
Now, if we remove 3 from denominator it will terminate.
So, if we multiply by 10
3

i.e. 1

3
×
1

3
=
1

10
= 0.1 ( terminates after one place of decimal)
By multiplying by 1

10
, 3 does not replaces.
By multiplying by 3, we get 1, which is not terminating after one place of decimal
And, by multiplying by 30, we get 10, again not terminating after one palce of decimal.
Hence, option (b) is correct.

Q20. √10 × √15 =? 1 Mark

1. √25
2. 5√6
3. 6√5
4. None of these.

Ans: 2. 5√6
Solution:
√10 × √15 = √5 × 2 × √5 × 3

= √ 5 × √ 2 × √ 5 × √ 3 = 5√ 6

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

−2

Q21. The value of (0.00032) 5

is: 1 Mark
1. 5
2. 1
3. 0
4. 25

Ans: 4. 25
Solution:
−2

(0.00032) 5

−2
32
= ( ) 5

100000
−2
2 5×
= ( ) 5

10
1 −1
= ( ) = 25
5

Q22. If (23)2 = 4x, then 3x = 1 Mark

1. 3
2. 6
3. 9
4. 27

Ans: 4. 27
Solution:
We have to find the value of 3x provided (23)2 = 4x
So,
23×2 = 22x
26 = 22x
By equating the exponents we get
 6 = 2x
6
= x
2

3=x
By substituting in 3x we get
3x = 33
= 27
The value of 3x is 27
Hence the correct choice is d.

Q23. From the choices given below mark the co-prime numbers. 1 Mark
1. 2, 6
2. 2, 3
3. 2, 4
4. 2, 110

Ans: 2. 2, 3

Q24. The sum of rational and an irrational number: 1 Mark

1. Repeating number.
2. Is always irrational.
3. Is always rational.
4. Fraction number.

Ans: 2. Is always irrational.

Solution:
By definition, an irrational number in decimal form goes on forever without repeating (a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal). By
definition, a rational number in the decimal form either terminates or repeats. If you add a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal
to a terminating decimal, you still have a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal. If you add a non-repeating,
Non-terminating decimal to a repeating decimal, you will no longer have a repeating decimal.
3 + √5 = 3 + 2.236067977 = 5.236067977 which is irreational.

+ π = 4.33333333 + 3.141592653 = 4.47925986 which is also irrational

1
4
3

Q25. Which of the following is a rational number? 1 Mark

1. 1 + √3
2. π
3. 2√3
4. 0

Ans: 4. 0
Solution:
Since, the sum and product of a rational and an irrational is always irrational.
So, 1 + √3 and 2√3 are irrational numbers.
Also, π is an irrational number.
And, 0 is an integer.
So, 0 is a rational number.
Hence, the correct option is (d).

Q26. Simplified value of (25) 1 Mark

1 1

3
× 53 is:
1. 25
2. 3
3. 1
4. 5

Ans: 4. 5
Solution:
1 1 1 1
2×
(25) 3 × 5 3 = 5 3
× 53
2 1 2 1 3
+
= 53 × 53 = 53 3
= 53 = 5

Q27. (125)
−
3
=? 1 Mark
 1. 5
2. -5
3. 1

4. − 1

Ans: 3. 1

Solution:
1
− 1
(125) 3
= 1

3
(125)

1 1
= 1
=
3− 5
3
5

Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Q28. The simplest from of 0.54 is: ¯

¯¯¯
¯¯
1 Mark
1. 6

11

2.
4

3.
27

50

4. None of these.

Ans: 1. 11
6

Solution:
0.5454...
54 6
= =
99 11

Q29. 1 Mark
1
−
1 6

Which of the following is (are) not equal to {(

5
5
) } ?
6

1 1
−
5 6

1. (
5
)
6

2.
1
1
1
6
5 5
{( ) }
6

30

3. ( 6

5
)

1
−
30

4. (
5
)
6

1 1

Ans: −

1. (
5 6
5
)
6

Solution:
1
−
1 6

We have to find the value of {(

5
5
) }
6

So,
1
−
1 6 1 −1
×
5 5 6
5 5
{( ) } = 1 −1
6 ×
5 6
6

1
−
30
5
= −1

30
6
1

30
5
= 1

30
6
1
−
1 6 1

5 30
5 1 6
{( ) } = 1
×
6 1
30
5

30
6
= 1

30
5
1

30
5
= ( )
6

Hence the correct choice is a.

Q30. A terminating decimal is: 1 Mark

1. A natural number.
 2. A rational number.
3. A whole number.
4. An integer.

Ans: 2. A rational number.

Solution:
A rational number because it can be written in fraction.

Q31. If √13 − a√10 = √8 + √5, then a = 1 Mark

1. -5
2. -6
3. -4
4. -2

Ans: 3. -4
Solution:
√13 − a√10 = √8 + √5

Squaring both sides, we get

13 − a√10 = 8 + 5 + 2√40

= 13 − a√10 − 13 = 2 × 2√10

= −a√10 = 4√10

⇒ a = −4

Hence, correct option is (c).

Q32. If a, b, c are positive real numbers, then √3125a 5

10 5
b c
10
is equal to: 1 Mark
1. 5a bc 2 2

2. 25ab c 2

3. 5a bc 3 3

4. 125a bc 2 2

Ans: 1. 5a bc
2 2

Solution:
Find value of √3125a
5
10 5 10
b c .
5 5
√3125a10 b5 c10 = √55 a10 b5 c10
1 1 1 1
5× 10× 5× 10×
= 5 5
a 2
b 5
c 5

5
√3125a10 b5 c10 = 5a2 bc2

Hence the correct choice is a.

Q33. Which of the following is a correct statement? 1 Mark

1. Sum of two irrational numbers is always irrational.
2. Sum of a rational and irrational number is always an irrational number.
3. Square of an irrational number is always a rational number.
4. Sum of two rational numbers can never be an integer.

Ans: 2. Sum of a rational and irrational number is always an irrational number.

Solution:
1. Is incorrect, because sum of two irrational numbers is not an irrational number always. It can also be a rational number
i.e. if we add 2 + √3 and 2 − √3, sum comes out to be 2 + √/ 3 + 2 − √ 3 = 4, which is a rational number.
/

2. Is correct, if a rational number is added to an irrational number means to a Non- terminating-repeating number, the sum will also be
non-terminating and Non-repeating number, i.e an irrational number.
′
Example: a rational number '2' and an irrational no √3 is added, sum = 2 + √3 which is again a non-terminating and non-
′

repeating number, hence an irrational number always.

3. Is incorrect, Square of an irrational number is not necessarily a rational number. Again it can be either a rational or irrational.
i.e (√2) = 2 (Rational)
2

(2 + √3) = 4 + 3 + 2 × 2√3 = 7 + 4√3 (irrational)

2

4. Is incorrect, Sum of two rational numbers can be an integer and a rational number both.
i.e + = (Rational number)
1

2
1

4
3

Hence, correct option is (b).

Q34. The value of √48+√32
, is: 1 Mark
√27+√18

1. 4

2. 4
3. 3
4.
3

Ans: 1.
4

Solution:
√48 = √16 × 3 = 4√3

√32 = √16 × 2 = 4√2

√27 = √9 × 3 = 3√3

√18 = √9 × 2 = 3√2

√48+√32 4√3+4√2
Now, =
√27+√18 3√3+3√2

4(√/
3+ √ /
2)
=
3(√/
3+√/
2)

4
=
3

Hence, correct option is (a).

Q35. The sum of two irrational numbers is. 1 Mark

1. Always an integer.
2. Always irrational.
3. Always rational.
4. Either irrational or rational.

Ans: 4. Either irrational or rational.

Solution:
The sum of two irrational numbers, in some cases, will be irrational. However, if the irrational parts of the numbers have a zero sum
(cancel each other out), the sum will be rational.

Q36. Decimal representation of a rational number cannot be. 1 Mark

1. Non-terminating non-repeating.
2. Non-terminating repeating.
3. Terminating.
4. Non-terminating.

Ans: 1. Non-terminating non-repeating.

Solution:
Decimal representation of a rational number cannot be non-terminating non-repeating.
It is always be terminating or non terminating repeating.

Q37. 1 Mark
1
1

The value of [(81) is:

2
2
]

1. 3
2. 9
3. -3
4. 1

Ans: 1. 3
Solution:
1
1
2

[(81) 2 ]

1 1
4 ×
= (3 ) 2 2

1
4
= (3 ) 4

= 3

Q38. The simplest for of 1.6 is: ¯

¯¯
1 Mark
1. 833

500
 2. 8

3. 5

4. None of these.

Ans: 3. 5

Solution:
Let x = 1.6
¯
¯¯

⇒ x = 1.666 . . . (i)

∴ 10x = 16.666 . . . (ii)

On subtracting (i) from (ii), we get

9x = 15
15 5
⇒ x = =
9 3

Hence, the correct option is (c).

Q39. 1 Mark
p
when expressed in the form p, q are integers and q ≠ 0), is:
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯
0.001 (
q

1. 1000
1

2. 1

100

3. 1999
1

4.
1

999

Ans: 4.
1

999

Solution:
Let x = 0.001 = 0.001001001...(1)
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯

Now, 1000x = 001.001001001...(2)

Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get
999x = 1
1
⇒ x =
999

Hence, option (d) is correct.

Q40. A rational number between √3 and √5 is: 1 Mark

1. 3.1
2. 2.1
3. (√3 + √5)
1

4.
1
(√3 − √5)
2

Ans: 2. 2.1
Solution:
√3 = 1.73 and √5 = 2.236
2.1 lies in between these two numbers.

Q41. (6 + √27) − (3 + √3) + (1 − 2√3) when simplified is: 1 Mark

1. positive and irrational.
2. positive and rational.
3. negative and irrational.
4. negative and rational.

Ans: 2. positive and rational.

Solution:
(6 + √27) − (3 + √3) + (1 − 2√3)

= 6 + √27 − 3 − √3 − 2√3

= 6 − 3 + 3√ 3 − √ 3 − 2√ 3

= 3

which is positive and rational number.

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

Q42. 1 Mark
The value of √√2 is:
4 3
2

1. 2 6
 2. 2 6

3. 2 −6

−1

4. 2 6

Ans: 1. 2
1

Solution:
4 3
√ √ 22

2
4
√√
= 23

2 1

= 2 3×4 = 2 6

Q43. If (33)2 = 9x then 5x = ? 1 Mark

1. 1
2. 5
3. 25
4. 125

Ans: 4. 125
Solution:
(33)2 = 9x
⇒ (32)3 = (32)x
⇒x=3
Then 5x = 53 = 125
Hence, the correct option is (d).

Q44. Which of the following is a rational number: 1 Mark

1. √180
2. √31
3. √196
4. 0.323223222322223

Ans: 3. √196
Solution:
Because it is the square of 14 and can be written in the form of
p
.
q

Q45. If x = 2 and y = 4, then ( 1 Mark

x−y y−x
x y
) + ( ) =
y x

1. 4
2. 8
3. 12
4. 2

Ans: 2. 8
Solution:
x−y y−x
y
We have to find the value of ( x

y
) + (
x
) if x = 2, y = 4
x−y y−x

Substitute x = 2, y = 4, in ( to get,
x y
) + ( )
y x

x−y y−x
x y
( ) + ( )
y x

2−4 4−2
2 4
= ( ) + ( )
4 2

−2 2
2 4
= ( ) + ( )
4 2

−2
1 2
= ( ) + (2)
2

1
= ( ) + 4
−2
2
x−y y−x
x y
( ) + ( )
y x

1
= 1
+ 4
2
2
 1
= 1
+ 4
4

4
= 1 × + 4
1

= 4 + 4

= 8

Hence the correct choice is b.

1

Q46. The value of (32) 1 Mark

1

5
+ (−7)
0
+ (64) 2 is:
1. 11
2. 10
3. 1
4. 0

Ans: 1. 11
Solution:
1 1
0
(32) 5 + (−7) + (64) 2

= 2 + 1 + 8

= 11

Q47. If x = √7
and
5
= p√ 7 then the value of p is: 1 Mark
5 x

7
1.
25

25
2.
7

7
3.
15

15
4.
7

Ans: 2. 25

Solution:
and
√7 5
x = = p√7
5 x
5
⇒ = p√7
√7

25
⇒ = p√7
√7

25 25
⇒ p = =
√7×√7 7

Hence, the correct option is (b).

Q48. The simplest for of 0.54 is: ¯

¯¯¯
¯¯
1 Mark
1.
27

50

2.
6

11

3. 4

4. None of these.

Ans: 2. 6

11

Solutions:
Let x = 0.54
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

Then, x = 54.5454 . . . (i)

∴ 100x = 54.5454 . . . (ii)

On subtracting (i) from (ii), we get

99x = 54
54 6
⇒ x = =
99 11

Hence, the correct option is (c).

Q49. √3+√2
+
√3−√2
=
1 Mark
√3−√2 √3+√2

1. 8
2. -10
 3. -8
4. 10

Ans: 4. 10
Solution:
√3+√2 √3−√2
+
√3−√2 √3+√2
2 2
(√3+√2) +(√3−√2)
⇒
(√3−√2)(√3+√2)

(3+2+2√6)+3+2−2√6
⇒
3−2

⇒ 10

Q50. If 64 1 Mark
1 1 2
−
3
(64 3 − 64 3 ) then 5√64 =
n

1. 25
2. 125
1

3. 625
4. 1

Ans: 1. 25
Solution:
We have to find 5√64 provided √5 n n
= 125

So,
n
√5 = 125
1
n× 3
5 2
= 5
n
= 3
2

n = 3 × 2

n = 6
n

Substitute n = 6 in 5 √64
to get
1
n 6×
√64 6
2
5 = 5

= 5 × 5

= 25
n

Hence the value of 5 is 25 √64

The correct choice is a.

Q51. The value of √(64) 4 −2

is: 1 Mark
1. 1

2. 1

3. 8
4. 1

64

Ans: 1.
1

Solution:
1
4 4 2 −4× −1 1
√(64)−2 = √(8 )−2 = 8 4
= 8 =
8

Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

Q52. 23.43
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯
when expressed in the form
p

q
( p, q are integers and q ≠ 0), is: 1 Mark
1.
2320

99

2.
2343

100

3. 2343

999

4. 2320

199

Ans: 1.
2320

99

Solution:
Let x = 23.43 = 23.434343...(1)
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

Now, 100x = 2343.43333...(2)

Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get
99x = 2320
 2320
⇒ x =
99

Hence, option (a) is correct.

Q53. An irrational number between 1

7
and 2

7
is: 1 Mark
1. (
1 2
× )
7 7

2. 1

2
(
1

7
+
2

7
)

3. √ 1

7
×
2

4. None of these.

Ans: 3. √ 1
×
2

7 7

Solution:
An irrational number between a and b is given by √ab.
So, an irrational number between 1

7
and 2

7
is √ 1

7
×
2

7
.

Q54. 93 + (-3)3 - 63 = ? 1 Mark

1. 540
2. 486
3. 270
4. 432

Ans: 2. 486
Solution:
93 + (-3)3 - 63
= 729 - 27 - 216
= 729 - 243
= 486

Q55. If 5−√3
= x + y√3, then: 1 Mark
2+√3

1. x = 13, y = -7
2. x = -13, y = 7
3. x = -13, y = -7
4. x = 13, y = 7

Ans: 1. x = 13, y = -7
Solution:
5−√3

2+√3

5−√3 2−√3
= ×
2+√3 2−√3

(5−√3)(2−√3)
= 2
2
(2) −(√3)

10−5√3−2√3+3
=
4−3

13−7√3
=
1

= 13 − 7√3

⇒ x = 13 and y = -7
Hence, correct option is (a).

Q56. The value of {2 − 3(2 − 3) 3 3

} , is: 1 Mark
1. 5
2. 125
3. 1

4. −125

Ans: 2. 125
Solution:
We have to find the value of {2 − 3(2 − 3) 3 3
} . So,
3 3 3 3
{2 − 3(2 − 3) } = {2 − 3(−1) }
 3 3
= {2(−3 × −1) }

3
= {2 + 3}
3
= 5 = 125

The value of {2 − 3(2 − 3) } is 125 3 3

Hence the correct choice is b.

Q57. If x = 64, then x 1 Mark

1
−2 0
3
+ x =

1. 2
2. 3
3.
3

4. 2

Ans: 3.
3

Solution:
1

We have to find the value of x 3

+ x
0
if x −2
= 64

Consider,
−2 6
x = 2
1 6
= 2
2
x

Multiply 1

2
on both sides of powers we get
1
1 6×
1
= 2 6

2×
x 2

1 3
= 2
x
1 8
=
x 1

By taking reciprocal on both sides we get,

1
=x
8
1

Substituting 1

8
in x3 + x
0
we get
1
0
3
1 1
= ( ) + ( )
8 8
1
0
3
1 1
= ( ) + ( )
2 8
2

1
= 1
+ 1
3×
3
2
1
= + 1
1
2
1
= + 1
2

By taking least common multiply we get

1 1×2
= +
2 1×2
1 2
= +
2 2
1+2
=
2
3
=
2

Hence the correct choice is c.

Q58. The value of 0.2 in the form ¯

¯¯ p
, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0, is: 1 Mark
q

1. 1

2.
2

3. 2

4. 1

Ans: 2. 2

Solution:
2 ¯
¯¯
= 0.2222222... = 0.2
9

Hence, the correct option is (b).

Q59. The value of xp-q xq-r xr-p is equal to: 1 Mark

1. xpqr
2. 1
3. 0
4. x
Ans: 2. 1
Solution:
xp-q xq-r xr-p
= xp-q+q-r+r-p
= x0
=1

Q60. If √2 = 1.41 then 1

=? 1 Mark
√2

1. 0.075
2. 0.75
3. 0.705
4. 7.05

Ans: 3. 0.705
Solution:
1 1 √2
= ×
√2 √2 √2

√2
=
2
1.41
=
2

= 0.705

Hence, the correct option is (c).

Q61. If 102y = 25, then 10-y equals: 1 Mark

1. −
1

2. 50
1

3. 625
1

4. 1

Ans: 4.
1

Solution:
We have to find the value of 10-y
Given that 102y = 25, therefore,
102y = 25
(10y)2 = 52
1 1
y 2× 2×
(10 ) 2
= 5 2

y
10 5
=
1 1
1 1
= y
5 10
1 y
= 10
5

Hence the correct option is d.

Q62. 1
is equal to: 1 Mark
√9−√8

1. 3 + 2√2
2. 1

3+2√2

3. 3 − 2√2
4. − √2 3

Ans: 1. 3 + 2√2
Solution:
1

√9−√8

1 √9+√8
= ×
√9−√8 √9+√8

√9+√8

2 2
(√9) −(√8)

√9+√8
=
9−8

= √9 + √8

= 3 + 2√2

Hence, correct option is (a).

 x

Q63. If 10 = 64, what is the value of 10

x
2
+1
?

1. 18 1 Mark
2. 42
3. 80
4. 81

Ans: 3. 80
Solution:
x

We have to find the value of 10 2

+1
provided 10 x
= 64

So,
x 1
+1 x× 1
10 2 = 10 2
× 10
2 x 1
= √10 × 10

By substituting 10 x
= 64 we get
2 1
= √64 × 10

2
= √8 × 8 × 10

= 8 × 10

= 80

Hence the correct choice is c.

Q64. A rational number equivalent to a rational number is: 1 Mark

7

19

1. 119
17

2.
21

28

3.
21

57

4.
14

57

Ans: 3. 21

57

Solution:
Divide numerator and denominator by 3.

Q65. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

Which of the following is equal to x?
12 5

1. x 7
− x7

2. √(x
12
4
)3
2

3. (√x 3
)3
12 7

4. x 7
× x 12

Ans: 3. (√x 3
)3

Solution:
12 5

1. x 7
− x7 ≠ x
1
1 12 1 4 4 1 1

2. √(x
4 12
12 √ 4× ×
)3 = x 3
= (x 3 ) = x3 12
= x9 ≠ x

2
1 3 2

3. ((x
3
3 × 1
3
)2 ) = (x) 2 = x = x

12 7 12 7 193

4. x × x = x
7
= x ≠ x
12 7
+
12 84

Hence, (c) is the correct answer.

Q66. 1 Mark
−1
(1296) =
4

1. −
1

2. -6
3. 6
4.
1

Ans: 4. 1

Solution:
−1
−1 4
(1296) = (6 ) 4

−1 1
= (6) =
6
Q67. Write the correct answer in the following:
A rational number between √2 and √3 is 1 Mark
√2+√3
1. 2

√2⋅√3
2. 2

3. 1.5
4. 1.8

Ans: 3. 1.5
Solution:
We know that
√2. = 1.4142135... and √3. = 1.732050807...
We see that 1.5 is a rational number which lies between 1.4142135... and 1.732050807...
Hence, (c) is tthe correct answer.

Q68. The value of √3 − 2√2, is: 1 Mark

1. √2 − 1
2. √2 + 1
3. √3 − √2
4. √3 + √2

Ans: 1. √2 − 1
Solution:
√ 3 − 2√ 2

= √ 2 + 1 − 2√ 2

2
= √(√2)
2
+ (1) − 2(√2)(1)

2
= √(√2 − 1)

= √2 − 1

Hence, correct option is (a).

3

Q69. −
1 Mark
Which one of the following is not equal to (
2
100
) ?
9
3

1. (
2
9
)
100
3

2. (
1
100
)
9

3.
3 3 3
× ×
10 10 10

4. √ 100

9
× √
100

9
× √
100

Ans: 4. √ 100
× √
100
× √
100

9 9 9

Solution:
3
−

We have to find the value of (

2
100
)
9

So,
3 3
− 2 −
2 2
100 10
( ) = ( )
9 2
3
3
2×
2
10
= 3
2×
3 2

−3
10
= −3
3
3 1
−
2 3
100 10
( ) = 1
9
3
3

1 3×3×3
= ×
10×10×10 1
3×3×3
=
10×10×10
3 3
−

Since, ( is equal to (
2 2
100 100 1 3×3×3
) ) , 3
, .
9 9 10×10×10
100 2
( )
9

Hence the correct choice is d.

Q70. The value of (xa-b)a+b × (xb-c)b+c × (xc-a)c+a is: 1 Mark

 1. 0
2. 1
3. 3
4. 2

Ans: 2. 1
Solution:
(xa-b)a+b × (xb-c)b+c × (xc-a)c+a
2 2 2 2 2 2
a −b b −c c −a
⇒ x × x × x
2 2 2 2 2 2
a −b +b −c +c −a
⇒ x

0
⇒ x = 1

Q71. If x = √3−√2
and y =
√3+√2
, then x 2
+ xy + y
2
= 1 Mark
√3+√2 √3−√2

1. 101
2. 99
3. 98
4. 102

Ans: 2. 99
Solution:
√3−√2
x =
√3+√2

√3−√2 √3−√2
∴ x = ×
√3+√2 √3−√2

2
(√3−√2)

= = 5 − 2√ 6
3−2

√3+√2
y = ,
√3−√2

√3+√2 √3+√2
∴ y = ×
√3−√2 √3+√2

2
(√3+√2)

= = 5 + 2√ 6
3−2

Now, x 2
+ xy + y
2

2 2
= (5 − 2√6) + (5 − 2√6)(5 + 2√6) + (5 + 2√6)

= (25 + 24 − 20√6) + (25 − 24) + (25 + 24 + 20√6)

= 49 − 20√6 + 1 + 49 + 20√6

= 99

Hence, correct option is (b).

Q72. An irrational number between 5 and 6 is: 1 Mark

1. (5 + 6) 1

2. √5 + 6
3. √5 × 6
4. None of these.

Ans: 3. √5 × 6
Solution:
An irrational number between a and b is given by √ab
So, an irrational number between 5 and 6 is given by √5 × 6
Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Q73. √32+√48
=? 1 Mark
√8+√12

1. √2
2. 2
3. 4
4. 8

Ans: 2. 4
Solution:
√32+√48 √4×8+√4×12
=
√8+√12 √8+√12
 2√8+2√12 2(√8+√12)
= = = 2
√8+√12 √8+√12

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

Q74. The decimal form of is: 1 Mark

1

999

1. 0.999
2. 0.001
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯

3. 0.001
¯
¯¯

4. 0.001
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

Ans: 2. 0.001 ¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯

Solution:
When we divide 1 by 999 it result is 0.001001001001001

Q75. The simplest from of 0.36 is: ¯

¯¯¯
¯¯
1 Mark
1.
36

100

2. 4

11

3.
4

4. None of these.

Ans: 2. 4

11

Solution
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯ 36 4×9
0.36 = =
36 11×9
4

11

Q76. If ( 1 Mark
x 2x
2

3
) (
3

2
) =
81

16
then x = ?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Ans: 4. 4
Solution:
x 2x
2 3 81
( ) ( ) =
3 2 16

−x 2x 4
3 3 3
⇒ ( ) ( ) =
2 2 4
2

−x+2x 4
3 3
⇒ ( ) = ( )
2 2

x 4
3 3
⇒ ( ) = ( )
2 2

⇒ x = 4

Hence, the correct option is (d).

Q77. The simplest from of 0.32 is: ¯

¯¯¯
¯¯
1 Mark
1.
32

99

2.
29

90

3.
16

45

4. None of these.

Ans: 2. 29

90

Solution:
x = 0.32222...
10x = 3.222... ----(i)
100x = 32.222... ----(ii)
Subtract eq. (i) from (ii)
90x = 29
29
x =
90
Q78. 5
√6 × √6
5
is equal to:
1. √36 5 1 Mark
2. √6 × 0
5

3. √6 5

4. √12 5

Ans: 1. √36 5

Solution:
1
5
√6 = (6) 5
1 1

So √6 × √6 = (6)
5 5
5
× (6) 5
1

= (6 × 6) 5
1

(36) 5

5
= √36

Hence, correct option is (a).

Q79. The value of xp-q.xq-r⋅xr-p is equal to: 1 Mark

1. 0
2. 1
3. x
4. xpqr

Ans: 2. 1
Solution:

xp-q.xq-r⋅xr-p
= xp-q+q-r+r-p
= x0
=1
Hence, the correct option is (b).

Q80. Every real number is: 1 Mark

1. Either rational or irrational.
2. Neither rational nor irrational.
3. Rational.
4. Irrational.

Ans: 1. Either rational or irrational.

Solution:
Either you can make a fraction from two whole numbers (denominator ≠ 0), thus a rational number. Or you can't, thus irrational.

Q81. On simplification (3 + √3)(3 − √3) gives: 1 Mark

1. −2√3
2. 0
3. 16
4. 6

Ans: 4. 1

Solution:
We know that,
2 2
(a + b)(a − b) = a − b

So, here
2 2
(4 + √3)(3 − √3) = 3 − (√3)

⇒ 9 − 3 − 6

Q82. The number 0.318564318564318564 ........ is: 1 Mark

1. a natural number
2. an integer
3. a rational number
4. an irrational number
Ans: 3. a rational number
Solution:
is a Non-terminating repeating Number.
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
0.318564318564318564 . . . = 0.318564

Hence, it is a rational number.

So, correct option is (c).

Q83. The simplest rationalisation factor of (2√2 − √3) is: 1 Mark

1. √2 − √3
2. 2√2 + √3
3. √2 + √3
4. 2√2 + 3

Ans: 2. 2√2 + √3

Q84. (625)0.16 × (625)0.09 = 1 Mark

1. 25
2. 625
3. 125
4. 5

Ans: 4. 5
Solution:
(625)0.16 × (625)0.09
(625)0.16 + 09
(625)0.25 or (625)
1

But 625 = 54
1

So, (5 4
)4 = 5

Q85. 1 Mark
1
= ?
(3+2√2)

1. (3 − 2√2)
(3−2√2)
2. 13

(3−2√2)
3. 17

4. None of these.

Ans: 1. (3 − 2√2)
Solution:
1

(3+2√2)

3−2√2
=
(3+2√2)(3−2√2)

= (3 − 2√2)

Q86. Which one of the following is a correct statement? 1 Mark

1. Decimal expansion of a rational number is terminating.
2. Decimal expansion of a rational number is non-terminating.
3. Decimal expansion of an irrational number is terminating.
4. Decimal expansion of an irrational number is non-terminating and non-repeating.

Ans: 4. Decimal expansion of an irrational number is non-terminating and non-repeating.

Solution:
Decimal Expansion of a Rational number is not only terminating,
It can be either terminating like = 0.5 or non-terminating Repeating like = 0.3333333...... So option (a) is not true alone.
1 1

2 3

Now we know that Non-Terminating numbers are of two types:

One is Non-Terminating Repeating and other is Non-Terminating Non-Repeating.
The Decimal expansion of a Rational number matches one of it's kind i.e Non-Terminating Repeating of Non-Terminating numbers.
So Rational number does not consist both the kinds of Non-Terminating numbers.
Hence, they are not Non-Terminating numbers.
An irrational number is always Non-Terminating in nature, but again not of both of it's kinds.
 The decimal Expansion of an irrational number is Non-Terminating Non-Repeating in Nature.
So from all above points and theory we can conclude an Irrational number is Non-Terminating but Non-Repeating in nature
i.e. √2 = 1.4142135623730...
So, option (d) is correct.

Q87. The simplest from of 0.123 is: ¯¯

¯¯¯
¯¯¯
1 Mark
1. None of these.
2.
41

330

3. 41

333

4.
37

330

Ans: 1. None of these.

Solution:
Since 0.123
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯ 111 37
= =
900 300

Q88. The product of a nonzero rational number with an irrational number is always a/ an. 1 Mark
1. Whole number.
2. Rational number.
3. Natural number.
4. Irrational number.

Ans: 4. Irrational number.

Solution:
The product of a non-zero rational number with an irrational number is always an irrational number.

Q89. If √3 = 1.732 and√3 = 1.732 then the value of is: 1 Mark

1

√3−√2

1. 3.146
2. 0.318
3. 1

3.146

4. 1

√1.732−√1.414

Ans: 1. 3.146
Solution:
1

√3−√2

1 √3+√2
⇒ ×
√3−√2 √3+√2

√3+√2
⇒ = √3 + √2
3−2

⇒ 1.732 + 1.414

⇒ 3.146

Q90. If x = 2 + √3 then x + 1

x
= 1 Mark
1. 4
2. 5
3. -4
4. -5

Ans: 1. 4
Solution:
1
x +
x
2
x +1
⇒
x

Now put, x = 2 + √3
We have,
2
(2+√3) +1

2+√3

4+3+2(2√3)+1
⇒
2+√3

8+4√3
⇒
2+√3

4(2+√3)
⇒
2+√3
 = 4

Q91. The value of 3√12

is: 1 Mark
6√27

1. √3
2.
1

3. √2
4. 1

Ans: 2. 1

Solution:
3√12

6√27

3√4×3 6√ 3
= ⇔
6√9×3 18√3

1
=
3

Q92. If 2x = 4y and then the value of x is: 1 Mark

1 1 1
+ + = 4
2x 4y 4z

1. 3

2.
4

3.
16

4. 7

16

Ans: 4.
7

16

Solution:
2x = 4y = 8z
⇒ 2x = 22y = 23z
⇒ x = 2y = 3z
⇒ y = and ⇒ z =x

2
x

So,
1 1 1
+ + = 4
2x 4y 4z

1 2 3
⇒ + + = 4
2x 4x 4x
7
⇒ = 4
4x
7
⇒ x =
16

Q93. If m is a positive integer which is not a perfect cube, then √m is: 3

1 Mark
1. An integer.
2. A rational number.
3. An irrational number.
4. A natural number.

Ans: 3. An irrational number.

Solution:
A natural number is called a perfect cube if it is the cube of some natural number.
i.e., if m = n3, then m is a perfect cube where m and n are natural numbers.
If m is not a perfect cube then the number will be an irrational number because the value will be √m which cannot be written as a
3

fraction or rational number.

Q94. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

Value of (256)0.16 × (256)0.09 is.
1. 4
2. 16
3. 64
4. 256.25

Ans: 1. 4
Solution:
16 9
0.16 0.09
(256) × (256) = (256) 100 × (256) 100
16 9
+ a b a+b
= (256) 100 100
[∵ x ⋅ x = x ]
25 1

(256) 100 = (256) 4

 1
4 m n mn
= (4 ) 4 = 4 [∵ (a ) = a ]

Q95. The simplest for of 0.32 is: ¯

¯¯¯
¯¯
1 Mark
1.
16

45

2.
32

99

3. 29

90

4. None of these.

Ans: 3.
29

90

Solutions:
Let x = 0.32
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

Then, x = 0.3222 . . . (i)

∴ 10x = 3.222 . . . (ii)

and 100x = 32.222 . . . (iii)

On subtracting (ii) from (iii), we get
90x = 29
29
⇒ x =
90

Hence, the correct option is (c).

Q96. (√2−1) 1 Mark

If √2 = 1.414 then √ =?
(√2+1)

1. 0.207
2. 2.414
3. 0.414
4. 0.621

Ans: 3. 0.414
Solution:
(√2−1) (√2−1) (√2−1)
√ = √ ×
(√2+1) (√2+1) (√2−1)

2
(√2−1)

= √
2
2
(√2) −(1)

2
(√2−1)
√
=
1

2
= √(√2 − 1)

= √2 − 1

= 1.414 − 1

= 0.414

Hence, the correct option is (c).

1 1

Q97. The value of 'x' in 3 + 2 x

= (64) 2 + (27) 3 is: 1 Mark
1. 3
2. 5
3. 14
4. 8

Ans: 1. 3
Solution:
1 1
x
3 + 2 = (64) 2 + (27) 3
x 3
⇒ 3 + 2 = √64 + √27
x 3
⇒ 2 = 8 = 2

Equating both,
x = 3

Q98. The value of 4√12

is: 1 Mark
12√27

1. 4

2.
8

9
 3. 2

4. 1

Ans: 3. 2

Solution:
4√12

12√27

4√4×3
=
12√9×3

8√ 3
=
36√3

2
(√2−1)
√
=
2−1

2
= √(√2 − 1)

= 1.414 − 1

= 0.414
2
=
9

Q99. The value of 0.23 + 0.22 is: ¯

¯¯¯
¯¯ ¯
¯¯¯
¯¯
1 Mark
1. 0.45
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

2. 0.43
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

3. 0.45
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

4. 0.45

Ans: 1. 0.45 ¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

Solution:
Let x = 0.23
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯
= 0.232323...(1)

Now, y = 0.22 = 0.22222...(2)

¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

Adding equation (1) and (2), we get

¯
¯¯¯
¯¯
x + y = 0.454545 = 0.45
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯ ¯
¯¯¯
¯¯ ¯
¯¯¯
¯¯
⇒ 0.23 + 0.22 = 0.45

Hence, option (a) is correct.

Q100. A rational number equivalent to is. 1 Mark

5

1. 25

27

2. 10

14

3. 10

27

4. 15

17

Ans: 2. 10

14

Q101. If (16)2x+3 = (64)x+3, then 42x-2 = 1 Mark

1. 64
2. 256
3. 32
4. 512

Ans: 2. 256
Solution:
We have to find the value of 42x-2 provided (16)2x+3 = (64)x+3
So,
(16)2x+3 = (64)x+3
(24)2x+3 = (26)x+3
28x+12 = 26x+18
Equating the power of exponents we get
8x +12 = 6x +18
8x - 6x = 18 - 12
2x = 6
6
x =
2
 x=3
The value of 42x-2 is
= 42x-2
= 42×3-2
= 46-2
= 44
= 256
Hence the correct alternative is b.

Q102. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

The number obtained on rationalising the denominator of 1
is
√7−2

√7+2
1. 3

√7−2
2. 3

√7+2
3. 5

√7+2
4. 45

Ans: 1. √7+2

Solution:
1 1 √7+2
= ×
√7−2 √7−2 √7+2

√7+2 √7+2
=
7−4 3

Hence, (a) is the correct answer.

Q103. Every rational number is: 1 Mark

1. a natural number.
2. a whole number.
3. an integer.
4. a real number.

Ans: 4. a real number.

Solution:
A number whose square is non-negative, is called a real number.
p
The numbers of the form , where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0, are known as rational numbers.
q

So, a rational number is a real number since p and q which form a rational number are integers.
Hence, the correct opion is (d).

Q104. A rational number equivalent to is: 1 Mark

7

19

1.
17

119

2.
14

157

3. 21

38

4. 21

57

Ans: 4.
21

57

Solution:
7 7×3 21
= =
17 17×3 57

Hence, the correct opion is (d).

Q105. If x = 49 1 Mark
1 1

12 24
, then the value of x is:
1. 12
2. 7
3. 2
4. 49

Ans: 2. 7
Solution:
1 1

x 12 = 49 24 ,
1 1
2
⇒ x 12 = 7 = 7 12
24
 Equating both, x = 7

Q106. If x is a positive real number and x2 = 2, then x3 = 1 Mark

1. √2
2. 2√2
3. 3√2
4. 4

Ans: 2. 2√2
Solution:
We have to find x3 providedx2 = 2 So,
By raising both sides to the power 1

2
1 1
2×
x 2
= 2 2

1
2×
x 2
= √2

x = √2

By substituting x = √2 in x3 we get
3
3
x (√2)

= √2 × √2 × √2

= 2√ 2

The value of x3 is 2√2

Hence the correct choice is b.

Q107. √10 × √15 is equal to: 1 Mark

1. 6√5
2. 10√5
3. 5√6
4. √25

Ans: 3. 5√6
Solution:
√10 × √15

= √5 × 2 × 5 × 3

= 5√ 6

Q108. If 'm' is a positive integer which is not a perfect square, then √m is: 1 Mark
1. An irrational number.
2. An integer.
3. A rational number.
4. A natural number.

Ans: 1. An irrational number.

Solution:
1

In √m ,if m is not perfect square ,then the value of √m will be m 2

.

But if it is perfect square then value of √m = some integer,

Example √4 = 2

Q109. Every natural number is: 1 Mark

1. An irrational number.
2. Always a whole number.
3. Not a fraction.
4. Not an integer.

Ans: 2. Always a whole number.

Solution:
All natural number together with zero form the collection of all whole number.
So,
1. Every natural number is a whole number.
2. Zero is a whole number which is not a natural number.
Q110. Value of √(81) 4 −2
is:
1. 1 1 Mark
81

2. 1

3. 1

4. 9

Ans: 3. 1

Solution:
4
√(81)−2

1
4
= √ 2
(81)

1
= √
4
2 2
(9 )

4
1
= √
4
9
1
4×
4
1
= ( )
9

1
=
9

Q111. Every point on a number line represents: 1 Mark

1. a rational number.
2. a natural number.
3. an irrational number.
4. a unique number.

Ans: 4. a unique number.

Solution:
Every point on a number line represents a unique number.
Hence, the correct opion is (d).

Q112. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

Which of the following is irrational?
1. √ 4

√12
2.
√3

3. √7
4. √81

Ans: 3. √7
Solution:
4 2
∵ √ = (rational),
9 3

√12 2√3
= = 2(rational),
√3 √3

√81 = 9(rational)

but √7 is an irrational number.

Hence, √7 is an irrational number.

Q113. The product of the square root of x with the cube root of x is: 1 Mark
1. Cube root of the square root of x.
2. Sixth root of the fifth power of x.
3. Fifth root of the sixth power of x.
4. Sixth root of x.

Ans: 2. Sixth root of the fifth power of x.

Solution:
We have to find the product (say L) of the square root of x with the cube root of x is.
So,
2 3
L = √x × √x
1 1

= x2 × x3
1 1
+
= x2 3
 1×3 1×2
+
= x 2×3 3×2

3+2 5

= x 6
= x6
5

The product of the square root of x with the cube root of x is x 6

Hence the correct alternative is b.

Q114. If a = -2, b = -1, than ab - ba is equal to: 1 Mark

1. 0.5
2. -1
3. -2
4. -1.5

Ans: 4. -1.5
Solution:
ab - ba
= (-2)-1 (-1)-2
1 1
= −
2
(−2) (−1)

−1
= − 1
2
−3
=
2

= −1.5

Q115. If 3−√5
= a√ 5 −
19
b, than the value of 'b' is: 1 Mark
3+2√5 11

1. -1
2. 2
3. 1
4. 3

Ans: 3. 1
Solution:
3−√5 19
= a√ 5 − b,
3+2√5 11

Taking LHS,
3−√5 3−2√5
⇒ ×
3+2√5 3−2√5

3(3−2√5)−√5(3−2√5)
⇒
9−20

9−6√5−3√5+10
⇒
−11

19−9√5
⇒
−11

−19 9√ 5
⇒ +
11 11

Equating this with RHS,

We get,
−19 19
= b = −
11 11

⇒ b = 1

Q116. Which of the following statements is true? 1 Mark

1. Product of two irrational numbers is always irrational.
2. Product of a rational and an irrational number is always irrational.
3. Sum of two irrational numbers can never be irrational.
4. Sum of an integer and a rational number can never be an integer.

Ans: 2. Product of a rational and an irrational number is always irrational.

Solution:
1. Is incorrect, Product of two irrational numbers is not always irrational, it can be also rational sometimes.
when an irrational number is multiplied to itself, or multiplied by another irrational, that product becomes a perfect square.
Example:
√2 × √2 = 2 (Rational)

√2 × √8 = √16 = ±4 (Rational)

2. Is correct, because when a rational number is multiplied to an irrational number, it can not make an irrational number terminating
or Non-terminating Repeating. Product again becomes a Non-terminating Non-Repeating number.
 as: 2 × √3 = 2√3
2 2
× √3 =
3 √3

So, product of a rational number and an irrational number is always an irrational, because irrational number is just changed in
magnitude not in properties.
3. Is incorrect, Sum of two irrational numbers can be an irrational number. i.e. if we add √2 and √3, we will get √2 + √3 which is
also an irrational.
4. Is incorrect, Sum of an integer and a rational number can be a integer. Because all integers are rational numbers and also we can say
some rational numbers are integers. So their sum with integer would be a integer
i.e. 2 + 3 = 5
Hence, correct option is (b).

Q117. When simplified (x 1 Mark

−1
−1
+ y
−1
) is equal to:
1. xy
2. x + y
3.
xy

x+y
x+y
4. xy

xy
Ans: 3. x+y

Solution:
−1
We have to simplify (x −1
+ y
−1
)

So,
−1
−1 1 1
−1 −1
(x + y ) = ( + )
x y

1
= 1 1
+
x y

1
= 1×y 1×x
+
x×y y×x

1
= y x

xy
+ xy

−1 1
−1 −1
(x + y ) = y+x

xy

xy
=
y+x

−1 xy
The value of (x −1
+ y
−1
) is y+x

Hence the correct choice is c.

Q118. If x = √5+√3
and y =
√5−√3
, then x + y + xy = 1 Mark
√5−√3 √5+√3

1. 9
2. 5
3. 17
4. 7

Ans: 1. 9
Solution:
√5+√3
x =
√5−√3

√5+√3 √5+√3
∴ x = ×
√5−√3 √5+√3

2
(√5+√3) 8+2√15
= 2 2
= = 4 + √15
2
(√5) −(√3)

√5−√3
y =
√5+√3

√5−√3 √5−√3
∴ y = ×
√5+√3 √5−√3

2
(√5−√3) 8−2√15
= 2 2
= = 4 − √15
2
(√5) −(√3)

xy = (4 + √15)(4 − √15) = 16 − 15 = 1

Now,
x + y + xy = 4 + √15 + 4 − √15 + 1

= 4 + 4 + 1 = 9

Hence, correct option is (a).

Q119. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

 Value of √(81)4 −2
is.
1.
1

2. 1

3. 9
4. 1

81

Ans: 1. 1

Solution:
1
2 2 2 4 4×
4
4 1 4 1 4 1 1 1
= √( = √{(
4 −2
√(81) ) ) } = √( ) = ( ) =
81 9 9 9 9

Hence, (a) is the correct answer.

Q120. If 0 < y < x, which statement must be true? 1 Mark

1. √x − √y = √x − y
2. √ x + √x = √2x
3. x√y = y√x
4. √xy = √x√y

Ans: 4. √xy = √x√y

Solution:
We have to find which statement must be true?
Given 0 < y < x,
Option (a):
Left hand side:
√x − √y = √x = √y

Right Hand side:

√x − y = √x − y

Left hand side is not equal to right hand side

The statement is wrong.
Option (b):
√x + √x = √2x

Left hand side:

√ x + √ x = 2√ x

Right Hand side:

√2x = √2x

Left hand side is not equal to right hand side

The statement is wrong.
Option (c):
x√y = y√x

Left hand side:

x √y = x √y

Right Hand side:

y√ x = y√ x

Left hand side is not equal to right hand side

The statement is wrong.
Option (d):
√xy = √x√y

Left hand side:

√xy = √xy

Right Hand side:

√x √y = √x × √y

= √xy

Left hand side is equal to right hand side

The statement is true.
Hence the correct choice is d.

Q121. The sum of 0.3 and 0.4 is: ¯

¯¯ ¯
¯¯
1 Mark
1.
7

9
 2. 11
7

3.
7

99

4.
7

10

Ans: 1. 7

Solution:
¯
¯¯ ¯
¯¯
0.3 + 0.4
¯
¯¯ 7
= 0.7 =
9

Q122. Choose the rational number which does not lie between − and − 2

3
1

5
. 1 Mark
1. −
1

2. −
7

20

3.
3

10

4. −
3

10

Ans: 3. 3

10

Solution:
Since > − and 10
3 2

3 10
3
> −
1

Q123. 8√15 ÷ 2√3 1 Mark

1. 2√5
2. 4√5
3. 4√15
4. None of these.

Ans: 2. 4√5
Solution:
8√5×√3

2√ 3

8√5×√3
⇒
2√ 3

8√5
⇒
2

⇒ 4√ 5

Q124. 16
−
1 Mark
The value of ( is:
4
256x
)
4
81y

4y
1. 5x4
3y
2. 4
8x
3y
3. 4
4x
4

4.
4x

3y

Ans: 3.
3y

4
4x

Solution:
1
16
−
4
256x
( )
4
81y
1
4
81y 4

= ( 16
)
256x
1
4 4
3 y 4

= ( )
4 16
4 x
4 1
3y
4
= [( ) ]
4
4x
1
×4
3y 4

= ( )
4
4x

3y
=
4
4x

Q125. If x = 3 + √8, than the value of (x 2

+
1
) is: 1 Mark
2
x

1. 32
2. 34
3. 6
 4. 12

Ans: 2. 34
Solution:
Given x = 3 + √8,
1 1 1 (3−√8)
= = ×
x
(3+√8) (3+√8) (3−√8)

(3−√8) (3+√8)
= = = (3 − √8)
2 2
(3 −(√8) (9−8)

1
(x + ) = (3 + √8) + (3 − √8) = 6
x

2
1 2
⇒ (x + ) = 6 = 36
x

2 1 1
⇒ (x + ) + 2 × x × = 36
2 x
x

2 1
⇒ (x + ) + 2 = 36
2
x

2 1
⇒ (x + ) = 36 − 2 = 34
2
x

Q126. If 8 = t 1 Mark
2 1

3
+ 4t
−
2
, What is the value of g when t = 64?
1.
31

2.
33

3. 16
4.
257

16

Ans: 2.
33

Solution:
2 1

Given t = 64, g = t 3 + 4t 2 . We have to find the value of g

So,
2 1
−
g = t 3 + 4t 2

2 1

g = 64 3 + 4 × 64 2
2
1
g = (64) 3 + 4 × 1

64 2

2
6× 1
g = 2 3
+ 4 × 1
6×
2 2

2×2 1
g = 2 + 4 ×
3
2
4 1
g = 2 + 4 ×
8
1
g = 16 +
2
16×2 1
g = +
1×2 2
32 1
g = +
2 2
32+1
g =
2
33
g =
2

The value of g is 33

Hence the correct choice is b.

Q127. Which of the following is irrational? 1 Mark

1. 0.14
2. 0.1416
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

3. 0.1416
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯

4. 0.1014001400014...

Ans: 4. 0.1014001400014...
Solution:
1. 0.14 = , which is a Rational number
100
14

2. 0.1416 is non-terminating but repeating, hence a rational number

¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

3. 0.1416 is non-terminating but repeating, hence a rational number

¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯

4. 0.1014001400014... is non-terminating as well as non-repeating number, which is irrational in nature.

Hence, correct option is (d).

Q128. The Product √2 × √2 × √32 is equal to: 3 4 12

1 Mark
1. √2 12
 2. 2
3. √32 12

4. √2

Ans: 2. 2
Solution:
3 4 12
√2 × √2 × √32

3 5 4 12
= √2 × √2 × √(2)
1 1 5

= (2) 3 × (2) 4 × (2) 15

1 1 5
+ +
= (2) 3 4 12

4+3+5

= (2) 12

12

= (2) 12

= 2

Q129. Which of the following is a true statment? 1 Mark

1. The sum of two irrational numbers is an irrational number.
2. The product of two irrational numbers is an irrational number.
3. Every real number is always rational.
4. Every real number is either rational or irrational.

Ans: 4. Every real number is either rational or irrational.

Solution:
Consider, (2 + √3) and (2 − √3) which are two irrational numbers.
(2 + √3) + (2 − √3) = 4, which is a rational number.
Consider, √3 and 1
which are two irrational numbers.
√3

√3 ×
1
= 1, which is a rational number.
√3

Every real number can either be a rational number or an irrational number.

Hence, the correct opion is (d).
−3 −3

Q130. The value of ( 81

) 4
× {(
25
) 2
÷ (
5
)
−3
} is: 1 Mark
16 9 2

1. 2
2. 3
3. 1
4. 4

Ans: 3. 1
Solution:
−3 −3
81 25 5 −3
( ) 4
× {( ) 2
÷ ( ) }
16 9 2
−3 −3
3 4× 5 2× 5 −3
⇒ ( ) 4
× {( ) 2
÷ ( ) }
2 3 2
3 −3 5 −3 5 −3
⇒ ( ) × {( ) ÷ ( ) }
2 3 2
3 −3 5 2 −3
⇒ ( ) × ( × )
2 3 5
3 −3 2 −3
⇒ ( ) × ( )
2 3
3 2 −3
⇒ ( × )
2 3

−3
⇒ (1) = 1

Q131. Which of the following numbers is irrational? 1 Mark

1. √
4

2. √8
√24
3.
√6

√1250
4.
√8

Ans: 2. √8
Solution:
∴ √8 = √2 × 2 × 2 = 2√2

Q132. 1 Mark
 p
The q
form of the number 0.8 is:
1. 1
2. 1

3.
8

10

4.
8

100

Ans: 3.
8

10

Solution:
or
8 4

10 5

Q133. The number of consecutive zeros in 23 × 34 × 54 × 7, is: 1 Mark

1. 3
2. 2
3. 4
4. 5

Ans: 1. 3
Solution:
5 × 2 = 10 ⇒ one 5 and one 2 make one zero, so 5 × 2 × 5 × 2 = 100
Numbers of pairs of 5 and 2 will be equal to the number of consecutive zeros in the given number.
In the given number, there are three 2's and four 5's.
So number of pairs of 5 and 2 are only three.
So there will be three consecutive zeros in the given number
Hence, option (a) is correct.

Q134. Which of the following is an irrational number? 1 Mark

1. √7
√20
2.
√5

3. √ 4

4. √64

Ans: 1. √7
Solution:
p
Because it cannot be express in q
form Or fraction.

Q135. √12 × √15 = 1 Mark

1. 5
2. 6
3. 6√5
4. 5√6

Ans: 3. 6√5
Solution:
2
√12 = √3 × 2 = 2√3 and √15 = √5 × √3
So, √12 × √15 = 2√3 × √3 × √5
= 2 × 3√ 5 = 6√ 5

Q136. 1 Mark
If a, b, c are positive real numbers, then √a is equal to
−1
−1 √ −1
b × b c × √c a

1. 1
2. abc
3. √abc
4. 1

abc

Ans: 1. 1
Solution:
We have to find the value of √a −1
b ×
√
b
−1
c × √c
−1
a when a, b, c are positive real numbers.
 So,
−1
√a−1 b × √b c × √c
−1
a

1 1 1
= √ × b × √ × c × √ ×a
a b c

b c a
= √ × √ × √
a b c

Taking square root as common we get

−1 b c a
√a−1 b × √b c × √c
−1
a = √ × ×
a b c

−1
√a−1 b × √b c × √c
−1
a = 1

Hence the correct alternative is a.

1

Q137. Simplified value of (16) −

4
4
× √16 is: 1 Mark
1. 0
2. 1
3. 4
4. 16

Ans: 1. 1
Solution:
1 1 1
− 4 4 − 4
(16) 4
× √16 = (2 ) 4
× (2 ) 4

−1 1 1
= 2 × 2 = × 2 = 1
2

Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

Q138. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

After rationalising the denominator of we get the denominator as
7
,
3√3−2√2

1. 13
2. 19
3. 5
4. 35

Ans: 2. 19
Solution:
7 7 3√3+2√2
= =
3√3−2√2 3√3−2√2 3√3+2√2

[ multiplying numerator and denominator by 3√3 + 2√2]

7(3√3+2√2)
2 2
= [using identity (a − b)(a+b) = a − b ]
2 2
(3√3) −(2√2)

7(3√3+2√2) numerator
= [ ∵ fraction = ]
27−8 denominator

7(3√3+2√2)
=
19

Hence, after rationalising the denominator of = we get the denominator as 19.

7

(3√3−2√2)

Q139. 1 Mark
−1

3
125
( ) =
216

1.
6

2.
5

3. 125
4. 216

Ans: 1. 6

Solution:
−1

3
125
( )
216
−1
3×
3
5
⇒ ( )
6

−1
5
⇒ ( )
6

6
⇒
5

Q140. If 9x+2 = 240 + 9x, then x = 1 Mark

1. 0.5
 2. 0.2
3. 0.4
4. 0.1

Ans: 1. 0.5
Solution:
We have to find the value of x
Given 9x+2 = 240 + 9x
9x × 92 = 240 + 9x
x
2 240 9
9 = x
+ x
9 9
240
81 = x + 1
9
240
81 − 1 = x
9
240
80 = x
9
x
9 × 80 = 240
x 240
9 =
80
2x
3 = 3
2x 1
3 = 3

By equating the exponents we get

2 x = 1
1
x =
2

x = 0.5

Hence the correct alternative is a.

2

Q141. (27)
−
3
is Equal to: 1 Mark
1. 3
2. 1

3. 9
4. None of these.

Ans: 2. 1

Solution:
27 can be written as (3)3
2 2

So, (27) −
3
= {(3) }
3 −
3

1 1
= =
2
(3) 9

Q142. The value of √5 + 2√6, is: 1 Mark

1. √3 − √2
2. √3 + √2
3. √5 + √6
4. None of these

Ans: 2. √3 + √2
Solution:
√5 + 2√6

= √3 + 2 + 2(√3)(√2)

2 2
= √(√3) + (√2) − 2(√3)(√2)

2
= √(√2 + √2)

= √3 + √2

Hence, correct option is (b).

Q143. How many digits are there in the repeating block of digits in the decimal expansion of is: 1 Mark
17

1. 26
2. 6
3. 16
4. 7
Ans: 2. 6
Solution:
17 ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
= 2.428571
7

Q144. The value of (243) is: 1 Mark

1

1. 3
2. -3
3. 5
4. 1

Ans: 1. 3
Solution:
1 1 1
5 5×
(243) 5 = (3 ) 5 = 3 5
= 3

Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

Q145. The product of a non-zero rational number with an irrational number is always a/an: 1 Mark
1. irrational number.
2. rational number.
3. whole number.
4. natural number.

Ans: 1. irrational number.

Solution:
The product if a non-zero rational number with an irrational number is always an irrational number.
Hence, the correct option is (a).

Q146. If 4x − 4x −1
= 24, then (2x)x equals: 1 Mark
1. 5√5
2. √5
3. 25√5
4. 125

Ans: 3. 25√5
Solution:
We have to find the value of (2x) if 4x − 4 x x−1
= 24

So,
Taking 4x as common factor we get
−1
4x(1 − 4 ) = 24

1
4x(1 − ) = 24
4

1×4 1
4x( − ) = 24
1×4 4

4 4−1
4 ( ) = 24
4

x 3
4 × = 24
4
x 4
4 = 24 ×
3
x
4 = 32
2x 5
2 = 2

By equating powers of exponents we get

2x = 5
5
x =
2

By substituting x = in (2x) we get

5 x

2
5

2
x 5
(2x) = (2 × )
2
5

2
5
= (2 × )
2
5

= 52
1
5×
= 5 2

2
x 5
(2x) = √5

2
= √5 × 5 × 5 × 5
 2
√5
= 5 × 5×

= 25√5

Hence the correct choice is c.

Q147. The decimal expansion that a rational number cannot have is: 1 Mark
1. 0. 25
2. 0.2528
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

3. 0.2528
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯

4. 0.5030030003...

Ans: 4. 0.5030030003...
Solution:
The decimal expansion of a rational number is either terminating or non-terminating recurring.
The decimal expansion of 0.5030030003... is non-terminating, non-recurring, which is not a property of a rational number.
Hence, the correct opion is (d).

Q148. The simplest of 1.6̄ is: 1 Mark

1.
8

2.
5

3. 833

500

4. None of these.

Ans: 2. 5

Solution:
Let x = 1.666... ---(i)
Multiply eq. (i) by 10, we get
10x = 16.666... ----(ii)
Subtract eq(i) from (ii) we get
9x = 15
5
x =
3

Q149. If a = 2, b = 3, then the value of (ab + ba)-1 is: 1 Mark

1.
1

15

2.
1

17

3. 1

16

4. 1

18

Ans: 2. 1

17

Solution:
(ab + ba)-1
Put value of a and b,
(23 + 32)-1
⇒ (8 + 9)-1
⇒ (17)-1
1
⇒
17

Q150. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

p
The value of 1.999... in the form , where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0, is
q

1. 19

10

2. 1999

1000

3. 2
4.
1

Ans: 3. 2
Solution:
Let x = 1.999...
Now, 10x = 19.999...
On subtracting Eq. (i) from Eq. (ii), we get
 10x - x = (19.999...) - (1.9999...)
⇒ 9x = 18
18
∴ x = = 2
9

Q151. The rationalisation factor of √3, is: 1 Mark

1. −√3
2. 1

√3

3. 2√3
4. −2√3

Ans: 2. 1

√3

Solution:
Rationalisation factor of any number like √a is or is √a.
1 1

a a

So. Rationalisation factor of √3 is

1
.
√3

Hence, correct option is (b).

Q152. Select the correct statement from the following. 1 Mark

1. >
7 4

9 5

2. 2 3
>
6 9

3.
−5 −3
<
7 4

4.
−2 −4
<
3 5

Ans: 4.
−2 −4
<
3 5

Solution:
−2 −4
<
3 5

Taking LCM of 3 and 5,

LCM = 15,
So,
−2×5 −4×3
,
3×5 5×3
−10 −12
⇒ ,
15 15

Now, since both the denominator is equal so, we compare its numerator,
and since, -10 < -12
So,
−10 −12
>
15 15

thus,
−2 −4
>
3 5

Q153. −
3 1 Mark
When simplified ( − is:
1
)
27

1. 9
2. −9
3.
1

4. 1

Ans: 1. 9
Solution:
−2

We have to find the value of ( −

3
1
)
27

So,
−2 −2

3 3
1 1
( − ) = ( − )
27 27
−2

3
1
= ( − 3
)
3

1
= − −2
3×
3
3
−2

3
1 1
( − ) = − −2
27 3

1
= − 1

2
3

1
= 1

= 9

Hence the correct choice is a.

Q154. The value of 1
is: 1 Mark
√8−3√2

1. 1

√2

2. √2
3. − 1

√2

4. −√2

Ans: 3.
1
−
√2

Solution:
1

√8−3√2

1
⇒
2√2−3√2

1 −1
⇒ ⇔
−√2 √2

Q155. 1 Mark
1 1

The value of is:

3 2
9 ×27
−1 1

6 3
3 ×3

1. 27
2. 1
3. 3
4. 9

Ans: 4. 9
Solution:
1 1

3 2
9 ×27
−1 1

6 3
3 ×3
2 3

3 2
3 ×3
⇒ −1 1

6 3
3 ×3
2 3
+
3 2
3
⇒ −1 1
+
6 3
3
4+9
3
6
⇒ −1+2

6
3
13
3 13 1
6 −
⇒ 1
= 3 6 6

6
3
12

⇒ 3 6
= 9
1 −1
= ( ) = 25
5

Q156. The value of √p −1

q. √q
−1
r. √r
−1
p is: 1 Mark
1. -1
2. 0
3. 1
4. 2

Ans: 3. 1
Solution:
√p−1 q. √q−1 r. √r−1 p

q r p
= √ .√ .√
p q r

q r p
= √ × ×
p q r

= √1

= 1

Hence, the correct option is (c).

Q157. Which of the following is an irrational number: 1 Mark

1. 3.141141114
2. 3.141414
3. 3.14444
4. 3.14

Ans: 1. 3.141141114
 Solution:
This is an irrational number because there is no repetition of numbers after the decimal.

Q158. The seventh root of x divided by the eighth root of x is: 1 Mark
1. x
2. √x
3. √x 56

4. 56
1

√x

Ans: 3. √x
56

Solution:
We have to find he seventh root of x divided by the eighth root of x, so let it be L. So,
7
√x
L =
8
√x
1

7
x
= 1

8
x
1 1
−
= x7 8

1×8 1×7
−
= x 7×8 8×7

8 7
−
= L = x 56 56

= x 56

56
= √x

The seventh root of x divided by the eighth root of x is = √x 56

Hence the correct choice is c.

Q159. The simplest form of 0.123 is: ¯

¯¯
1 Mark
1. 330
41

2.
37

330

3.
41

333

4. None of these.

Ans: 4. None of these.

Solution:
Let x = 0.123
¯
¯¯

Then, x = 0.12333 . . . (i)

∴ 100x = 12.333... (ii)

and 1000x = 123.333... (iii)

On subtracting (ii) from (iii), we get
900x = 111
111 37
⇒ x = =
900 300

Q160. Which one of the following is not equal to (√8) 1 Mark

1
−
3 2
?
1
−
1. (√2)
3 2

2. 8 −
6

3.
1
1
3 2
(√8)

4. 1

√2

Ans: 1. (√2)
1
−
3 2

Solution:
1
−
We have to find the value of (√8) 3 2

So,
1 1
− −
3 2 3 2
(√8) = (√2 × 2 × 2)
1
3
3 −
= (√ 2 )
2

1 1
3× ×−
= 2 3 2

1
1
−
3 2 −
(√8) = 2 2

1
= 1

2 2
 1
=
√2
1
2
−
Also, (√8) 3 2
= 2
−
6

Hence the correct alternative is a.

Q161. 1 Mark
1
1
− 4
−2 3

The value of m for which [{( is:

1 m
2
) } ] = 7 ,
7

1. −
1

2.
1

3. −3
4. 2

Ans: 1. − 1

Solution:
1
1
− 4
−2 3

We have to find the value of m for [{( 1

2
) } ] = 7
m
,
7

1
1
− 4
−2 3
1 m
⇒ [{ 2×−2
} ] = 7
7

1
1
− 4
3
1 m
⇒ [{ } ] = 7
−4
7

1
1
− 4
3

1 m
⇒ [{ −1
} ] = 7
−4×
3
7

1 m
⇒ [{ 4
}] = 7
3
7

1 m
⇒ [ 4 1
] = 7
×
3 4
7

1 m
⇒ [ 1
] = 7
3
7

By using rational exponents 1

an
= a
−n

−1
m
7 3
= 7

Equating power of exponents we get − 1

3
= m

Hence the correct choice is a.

Q162. The simplest from of 0.57̄ is: 1 Mark

1.
57

99

2. 26

45

3.
57

100

4. None of these.

Ans: 2.
26

45

Solution:
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯ 57−5
0.57 =
90
52 26
= =
90 45

Q163. If √7 = 2.646 then 1

=? 1 Mark
√7

1. 0.375
2. 0.378
3. 0.441
4. None of these.

Ans: 2. 0.378
Solution:
1 1 √7
= ×
√7 √7 √7

√7
=
7
 1
= × √7
7
1
= × 2.646
7

= 0.378

Hence, the correct option is (b).

Q164. Which of the following is a rational number. 1 Mark

1. 0.1010010001
2. √23
3. √2
4. √225

Ans: 4. √225
Solution:
Because √225 is a square of 15, i.e., √225 = 15, and it can be expressed in the pq from, it is a rational number.

Q165. The value of 2.45 + 0.36 is: 1 Mark

¯
¯¯¯
¯¯ ¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

1.
67

33

2.
24

11

3.
31

11

4. 167

110

Ans: 3.
31

11

Solution:
Let x = 2.45
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

i.e., x = 2.4545 . . . (i)

⇒ 100x = 245.4545 . . . (ii)

On subtracting (i) and (ii), we get

99x = 243
243
⇒ x =
99

Let y = 0.36
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

i.e., y = 0.3636 . . . (iii)

⇒ 100y = 36.3636 . . . (iv)

On subtracting (iii) and (iv), we get

99y = 36
36
⇒ y =
99
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯ ¯
¯¯¯
¯¯ 243 36 279 31
∴ 2.45 + 0.36 = x + y = + = =
99 99 99 11

Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Q166. A rational number lying between √2 and √3 is: 1 Mark

(√2+√3)
1. 2

2. √6
3. 1.6
4. 1.9

Ans: 3. 1.6
Solution:
√2 = 1.414213562... and √3 = 1.7320508075...
Hence, 1.6 lies between √2 and √3
Hence, the correct option is (c).

Q167. √8 is an: 1 Mark

1. Irrational number.
2. Natural number.
3. Rational number.
4. Integer.

Ans: 1. Irrational number.

Solution:
 √8 is in irrational number
∵ √ 4 × 2 = 2√ 2

mn
Q168. If a, m, n are positive ingegers, then {√√a} m
n
is equal to 1 Mark
1. a nm

2. a
m

3. a n

4. 1

Ans: 2. a
Solution:
mn
Find the value of {√√a} m
n
.

So,
mn
mn m 1
m √
{√√a}
n
= { a n
}

mn
1 1
×
= {a n m
}

1 1
×
= {a n m
× m × n}

1 1
m ×
⇒ {√√a} = {a n
n
m
× m × n}

m
⇒ {√√a} = a
n

Hence the correct choice is b.

Q169. The square root of 64 divided by the cube root of 64 is: 1 Mark
1. 64
2. 2
3. 1

2
2

4. 64 3

Ans: 2. 2
Solution:
2

We have to find the value of

√64
.
3
√64

So,
2 2
√64 √2×2×2×2×2×2
=
3 2
√64 √2×2×2×2×2×2
1
6×
2 2

= 1
6×
3
2
2 3
√64 2
= =
3 2
√64 2

3−2
= 2
1
= 2

= 2
2
√64
The value of 3
is 2
√64

Hence the correct choice is b.

Q170. The number 1.3 in the form 1 Mark

p
where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0, is:
¯
¯¯
,
q

1. 33

100

2.
3

10

3. 1

4.
3

100

Ans: 3. 1

Solution:
Let x = 1.3
¯
¯¯
= 0.3333..(1)

Now, 10x = 3.3333 = 3.3 . . . (2)

¯
¯¯

Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get

9x = 3
 3 1
⇒ x = =
9 3
¯
¯¯ 1
⇒ 0.3 =
3

Hence, option (c) is correct.

Q171. The value of 7 1 Mark

1 1

2
.8 2 is:
1

1. (28) 2

2. (56) 2

3. (14) 2

4. (42) 2

Ans: 2. (56) 2

Solution:
1 1 1 1

(7) 2 × (8) 2 = (7 × 8) 2 = (56) 2

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

Q172. The rationalisation factor of 2 + √3, is: 1 Mark

1. 2 − √3
2. √2 + 3
3. √2 − 3
4. √3 − 2

Ans: 1. 2 − √3
Solution:
Rationalisation factor of any number like a ± √b is a ∓ √b.
So. Rationalisation factor of 2 + √3 will be 2 − √3
Hence, correct option is (a).

Q173. The simplest rationalising factor of √3 + √5, is: 1 Mark

1. √3 − 5
2. 3 − √5
3. √3 − √5
4. √3 + √5

Ans: 3. √3 − √5
Solution:
Rationalising factor of any number of kind √a ± √b is √a ∓ √b
So. for given number √3 + √5. Rationalising factor would be √3 − √5.
Hence, correct option is (c).

Q174. Which of the following numbers can be represented as non-terminating, repeating decimals? 1 Mark
1. 39

24

2.
3

16

3.
3

11

4.
137

25

Ans: 3.
3

11

Solution:
1. = 1.625 = Terminating Decimal
39

24

2. Terminating Decimal
3
= 0.1875 =
16

3. Non-Terminating Decimal
3
= 0.27272727 . . . =
11

4. Terminating Decimal
137
= 5.48 =
25

Hence, option (c) is correct.

4

Q175. 23 is same as. 1 Mark

1. √2
3
4

2. None of these.
3. √43
 4. √2
4
3

Ans: 1. √2 3
4

Solution:
3
√ 24
1
4
= (2 ) 3
4

= 23

Q176. √12 × √15 = 1 Mark

1. 6
2. 5√6
3. 5
4. 6√5

Ans: 4. 6√5
Solution:
2
√12 = √3 × 2 = 2√3 and √15 = √5 × √3
So, √12 × √15 = 2√3 × √3 × √5
= 2 × 3√5 = 6√6

Q177. Between any two rational numbers there. 1 Mark

1. Is no irrational number.
2. Is no rational number.
3. Are many rational numbers.
4. Are exactly two rational numbers.

Ans: 3. Are many rational numbers.

Solution:
Between any two rational number there are many rational number,
Example - 4 and 8
We have 5, 6, 7, 7.5....... and many more.

Q178. If x
1.5
= 8x
−1
then x = 1 Mark
x

√2
1. 4

2. √2 2

3. 4
4. 64

Ans: 4. 64
Solution:
For = 8x
x
1.5
−1
we have to find the value of x.
x

So,
1
x −1
1.5
= 8x
x

1−1.5 −1
x 8x

−0.5 3 −1
x = 2 x
0.5
x 3
= 2
−1
x
5
−
10
x 3
= 2
−1
x
1
− +1 3
x 2
= 2
1 2
+ 3
x2 2
= 2
−1+2
3
x 2
= 2
1
3
x2 = 2

By raising both sides to the power 2 we get

1
×2 3×2
x2 = 2
1
×2 6
x2 = 2

1
x = 64

The value of x is 64
 Hence the correct alternative is d.

Q179. Which of the following is irrational? 1 Mark

1. 0.1416
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯

2. 0.4014001400014
3. 0.14
4. 0.1416
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

Ans: 2. 0.4014001400014
Solution:
0.4014001400014 is the irrational number.
Because an irrational number is non terminating and non repeation.

Q180. 7.2̄ is Equal to: 1 Mark

1.
65

2.
68

3. 64

4. 63

Ans: 1.
65

Solution:
7.2̄ = 7 + 0.2̄

i.e., 7 +
2

i.e.,
63+2 65
=
9 9

Q181. The value of {(23 + 2 1 Mark

2 1 2
2
)
3
+ (140 − 19)
2
} , is:
1. 196
2. 289
3. 324
4. 400

Ans: 4. 400
Solution:
2 1 2

We have to find the value of {(23 + 2 2

)
3
+ (140 − 19)
2
} ,

2 1 2
2 3 2
{(23 + 2 ) + (140 − 19) }

2 1 2
3 2
= {(23 + 4) + (121) }

2 1 2
3 2
= {(27) + (121) }

2 1 2
3 3 2 2
= {(3 ) + (11 ) }

2 1 2
2 3 2
{(23 + 2 ) + (140 − 19) }

2 2
3× 2×
= {3 3
+ 11 3
}

2 2
= {3 + 11}
2 1 2
2 3 2 2
⇒ {(23 + 2 ) + (140 − 19) } = {9 + 11}

By using the identity (a + b) 2

= a
2
+ 2ab + b
2
we get,
= 9 × 9 + 2 × 9 × 11 + 11 × 11

= 81 + 198 + 121

= 400

Hence correct choice is d.

Q182. 1 Mark
3
−
−((4 2 )
When simplified (256) is:
1. 8
2.
1

3. 2
 4. 1

Ans: 4. 1

Solution:
3
−
−((4 2 )
Simplify (256)
3 3
− 2 −
2 2
−((4 ) −(2 )
(256) = (256)
3
2×−
2
(2 )
= (256)
3
−
2 (−3)
−((4 ) −(2)
(256) = (256)
3
− 1
2
(−4 ) 3
(−2)
(256) = (256)
1

−8
= (256)
1

8 −8
= (2 )
1
8×
= 2 −8

3
−
2 1
−((4 ) 8× 1
−8
(256) = 2 =
2

Hence the correct choice is d.

Q183. The positive square root of 7 + √48, is: 1 Mark

1. 7 + 2√3
2. 7 + √3
3. 2 + √3
4. 3 + √2

Ans: 3. 2 + √3
Solution:
√7 + √48

= √7 + 2√12

= √4 + 3 + 2√4 × √3

2 2
= √(√4) + (√3) + 2 × √4 × √3

2
= √(√4 + √3)

= ±(√4 + √3)

Positive value is √4 + √3 = 2 + √3
Hence, correct option is (c).
1

Q184. 1 −
6 1 Mark
Which of the following is not equal to [(
5 5
) ] ?
6
1

1. ( 5

6
)
5 1

2.
1
1
1
5 6
5
[( ) ]
6

3. ( 6

5
)
30

4. ( 5

6
)
30

Ans: 3.
1
6 30
( )
5

Solution:
1

5 5 1
( )
6 6
1
1 −
6
5 5
[( ) ]
6
1 1

5 ×(− )
5 6
= ( )
6
−1

5 30
= ( )
6
1

6 30
= ( )
5

1 1

Q185. The simplest form of 25 3

× 53 is: 1 Mark
1. 5
 2. 25
3. None of these.
4. 125

Ans: 1. 5
Solution:
1 1

25 3 × 5 3
2 1

= 53 × 53
2+1

= (5) 3
⇔ 5

Q186. The decimal form of 2

11
is: 1 Mark
1. 0.018
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

2. 0.18
3. 0.18
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

4. 0.018

Ans: 3.
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯
0.18

Solution:
When we divide 2 by 11
We have value = 0.181818
Which is 0.18
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

Q187. √8 + 2√32 − 5√2 is equal to: 1 Mark

1. None of these.
2. √32
3. √8
4. 5√2

Ans: 4. 5√2
Solution:
√8 + 2√32 − 5√2

⇒ 2√2 + 2 × 4√2 − 5√2

⇒ 10√2 − 5√2

⇒ 5√2

Q188. The value of xa-b ×b-c xc-a is: 1 Mark

1. x
2. 25
3. 1
4. 0

Ans: 3. 1
Solution:
xa-b ×b-c xc-a
⇒ xa-b+c+c-a
⇒ x0
=1

Q189. Which of the following is an irrational number? 1 Mark

1. √23
2. √225
3. 0.3799
4. 7.478
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯

Ans: 1. √23
Solution:
The decimal expansion of √23 = 4.79583152..., which is non-terminating, nonrecurring.
Hence, it is an irrational number.
 Hence, the correct opion is (a).

Q190. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

The product of any two irrational numbers is.
1. Always an irrational number.
2. Always a rational number.
3. Always an integer.
4. Sometimes rational, sometimes irrational.

Ans: 4. Sometimes rational, sometimes irrational.

Solution:
Sometimes rational, sometimes irrational The product of any two irrational numbers is sometimes rational and sometimes irrational.
Hence, (D) is the correct answer.
For example:
rational
(2 + √3)(2 − √3)

2 2
(2) − (√3)

4 − 3 = 1

irrational
(2 + √3)(1 − √3)

2(1 − √3) + √3(1 − √3)

2 − 2√ 3 + √ 3 − 3

−1 − √3

Q191. If x + √15 = 4, then x + 1

x
= 1 Mark
1. 2
2. 4
3. 8
4. 1

Ans: 3. 8
Solution:
x + √15 = 4
1 1
= x = 4 − √15 ⇒ =
x
4−√15

1 1 4+√15 4+√15
= × = 2
x 2
4−√15 4+√15 (4) −(√15)

4+√15
= = 4 + √15
16−15

Now, x + 1

x
= 4 − √15 + 4 + √15 = 8

Hence, correct option is (c).

Q192. Which of the following is the value (√11 − √7)(√11 + √7)? 1 Mark
1. √7
2. √11
3. -4
4. 4

Ans: 4. 4
Solution:
(√11 − √7)(√11 + √7)

2 2
= (√11) − (√7)

= 11 − 7

= 4

2x−8 3

Q193. If 3
=
5
x
, then x = 1 Mark
225 5

1. 2
2. 3
3. 5
4. 4
Ans: 3. 5
Solution:
2x−8 3

We have to find the value of x provided

3 5
− = x
225 5

So,
2x−8 3
3 5
− = x
225 5

By cross multiplication we get

2x−8 x 2 2 3
3 × 5 = 3 × 5 × 5

By equating exponents we get

2x−8 2
3 = 3

2x − 8 = 2

2x = 2 + 8

2x = 10
10
x =
2

x = 5

And
x 3+2
5 = 5

x = 3 + 2

x = 5

Hence the correct choice is c.

Q194. The value of (2 + √3)(2 − √3) in. 1 Mark

1. -1
2. 2
3. None of these.
4. 1

Ans: 4. 1
Solution:
We know the formula a2 - b2 = (a - b) (a - b)
Here put a = 2 and b = √3
So, 2 − (√3) = 4 − 3 = 1
2 2

Q195. 1 Mark
1 5

The value of (
5 2
12
1
) .
5
27

1. 12

27

2.
4

3. 2

4. None of these.

Ans: 3. 2

Solution:
1 5

5 2
12
( 1
) .
5
27
1 5
×
5 2
12
⇒ ( )
27
1

2
12
⇒ ( )
27

2√3
⇒
3√3

2
⇒
3

Q196. The value of x - yx-y when x = 2 and y = -2 is: 1 Mark

1. 18
2. -18
3. 14
4. -14

Ans: 4. -14
Solution:
 Given x − y x−y

Here x = 2, y = −2
By substituting in x − y x−y
we get
x−y 2−(−2)
x − y = 2 − (−2)

2+2
= 2 − (−2)

4
= 2 − (−2)

= 2 − (16)

= −14

The value of x − y is -14 x−y

Hence the correct choice is d.

Q197. The value of 1 Mark

0 0

is:
2 +7

0
5

1. 1

2. 9

3. 0
4. 2

Ans: 4. 2
Solution:
0 0
2 +7

0
5
1+1
=
1

= 2

Q198. If x = (7 + 4√3) then (x + 1

) =?
1 Mark
x

1. 8√3
2. 14
3. 49
4. 48

Ans: 2. 14
Solution:
x = (7 + 4√3)

1 1
∴ =
x (7+4√3)

(7−4√3)
1
= ×
(7+4√3) (7−4√3)

(7−4√3)
=
2 2
7 −(4√3)

7−4√3
=
49−48

= 7 − 4√ 3

1
∴ (x + ) = (7 + 4√3) + (7 − 4√3) = 14
x

Hence, the correct option is (b).

Q199. (5 + √8) + (3 − √2)(√2 − 6) is: 1 Mark

1. Positive and irrational.
2. Negative and rational.
3. Positive and rational.
4. Negative and irrational.

Ans: 1. Positive and irrational.

Solution:
(5 + √8) + (3 − √2)(√2 − 6)

= (5 + 2√2) + (3√2 − 18 − 2 + 6√2)

= (5 + 2√2) + (9√2 − 20)

= 11√2 − 15

And we know that the value of 11√2 is greater than 15 so it's value will be positive,
And also sum or differences of rational and irrational is irrational.
Q200. Write the correct answer in the following:
is equal to
1 1 Mark
√9−√8

1. 1

2
(3 − 2√2)

2. 1

3+2√2

3. 3 − 2√2
4. 3 + 2√2

Ans: 4. 3 + 2√2
Solution:
1 1 1 3+2√2
= = ⋅ [∵ √8 = √2 × 2 × 2 = 2√2]
√9−√8 3−2√2 3−2√2 3+2√2

[ multiplying numerator and denominator by 3 + 2√2]

3+2√2 2
2
[using identity (a − b)(a+b) = a − b ]
2
9−(2−√2)

3+2√2
= = 3 + 2√ 2
9−8

Q201. The product of two irrational number is: 1 Mark

1. always irrational.
2. always rational.
3. always an integer.
4. sometimes rational and sometimes irrational.

Ans: 4. sometimes rational and sometimes irrational.

Solution:
Consider, the irrational number, √3.
Product = √3 × √3 = 3, which is a rational number.
Consider two irrational numbers, √2 and √3.
Product = √2 × √3 = √6, which is an irrational number.
Hence, the product of two irrational numbers are sometimes rational and sometimes irrational.
Hence, the correct opion is (d).

Q202. The rational number not lying between and is: 1 Mark
3 2

5 3

1.
50

75

2.
46

75

3. 47

75

4.
49

75

Ans: 1.
50

75

Solution:
1cm = 75
So, × 3

5
15

15
and 2×25

3×25

i.e. and
45 50

75 75

So,
46 47 48 49
, , ,
75 75 75 75

Q203. The rational number not lying between − and − is: 1

5
1

5
1 Mark
1. − 7

25

2. 0
3. − 1

4. −
3

10

Ans: 2. 0
Solution:
Zero is greater than both numbers.

Q204. The value of 15√15 ÷ 3√5 is: 1 Mark

1. 3
2. 5
3. 5√3
 4. 3√5

Ans: 3. 5√3
Solution:
15√15

3√5

(3×5)√3×√5
=
3√3

= 5√3

Q205. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

Between two rational numbers.
1. There is no rational number.
2. There is exactly one rational number.
3. There are infinitely many rational numbers.
4. There are only rational numbers and no irrational numbers.

Ans: 3. There are infinitely many rational numbers.

Solution:
There are infinitely many rational numbers Between two rational numbers there are infinitely many rational number.
For example between 4 and 5 there are 4.1, 4.2.4.22, 4.223 ............
Hence, (C) is the correct answer.

Q206. The decimal representation of a rational number is: 1 Mark

1. always terminating.
2. either terminating or repeating.
3. either terminating or non-repeating.
4. neither terminating nor repeating.

Ans: 2. either terminating or repeating.

Solution:
The numbers of the form , where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0, are known as rational numbers.
p

Decimal representation of a rational number is either terminating or a repeating decimal, since every decimal of this form can be
p
expressed in the form . q

Hence, the correct opion is (b).

Q207. 1 Mark
1
4
2

The value of {8 is:

− −2
3
÷ 2 }

1.
1

2. 2
3.
1

4. 4

Ans: 1.
1

Solution:
1
4

Find the value of {8

2
− −2
3
÷ 2 }

1 1
4 −4
2 2
− −2 3× −2
{8 3
÷ 2 } = {2 3
÷ 2 }

−4 −2 2
{2 ÷ 2 }
1
4 1 1
2
− −2 −4× −2×
{8 3
÷ 2 } = {2 2
÷ 2 2
}

−2 −1
= {2 ÷ 2 }

2
2
= { 1
}
2

1
4
2
− −2 1 2
{8 3
÷ 2 } = { × }
2×2 1

1
=
2

Hence the correct choice is a.

Q208. If
m+n p 1 2m+n−p

and a = 2 then
2 3 a

n−m
= 16, n = 81 10
, m−2n+2p −1
=
1 Mark
2 2 (a )

1. 2
2. 1

3. 9
4. 1

Ans: 1. 2
Solution:
m+n p 1

Given: and a = 2
2 3
n−m
= 16, n
= 81 10

2 2
2m+n−p

To find:
a

m−2n+2p −1
(a )
m+n

Find:
2
n−m
= 16
2
m

By using rational components We get

a m−n
= a
an

m+n−n+m
2 = 16

2m 4
2 = 2

By equating rational exponents we get

2m = 4
4
m =
2

m = 2
2m+n−p

Now, we get
a 2m+n−p m−2n+2p)
= (a ). (a
m−2n+2p
(a )

2mn+n+p+m−2n+2p
= a

3m−n+p
= a
1

Now putting value of a = 2 10

we get,
3m−n+p

= 2 10

6−n+p

= 2 10

Also,
3
n
= 81
3
p−n 4
3 = 3

On comparing LHS and RHS we get, p - n = 4.

Now,
2m+n−p
a 3m−n+p
m−2n+2p −1
= a
(a )
6+(p−n)

= 2 10

6+4

= 2 10

10
1
= 2 10 = 2

= 2

So, option (a) is the correct answer.

Q209. A rational number between -3 and 3 is: 1 Mark

1. 0
2. -4.3
3. -3.4
4. 1.101100110001...

Ans: 1. 0
Solution:
Since, -4.3 < -3.4 < -3 < 0 < 1.101100110001... < 3
But 1.101100110001... is an irrational number
So, the rational number between -3 and 3 is 0.
Hence, the correct option is (a).

Q210. The product of two irrational numbers is. 1 Mark

1. Always irrational.
2. Always an integer.
3. Always rational.
4. Either irrational or rational.

Ans: 4. Either irrational or rational.

Solution:
 √5 × √2 = √10, is irrational number
√5 × √5 = 5, is retional number

Q211. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

2√3 + √3 is equal to

1. 2√6
2. 6
3. 3√3
4. 4√6

Ans: 3. 3√3
Solution:
Given 2√3 + √3 = (2 + 1)√3 = 3√3
Hence, (c) is the correct answer.

Q212. The value of 2

is: 1 Mark
√5−√3

1. 1

√5−√3

2. √5 − √3
3. 1

√5+√3

4. √5 + √3

Ans: 4. √5 + √3
Solution:
2

√5−√3

Multiplying nu nominator and denominator by √5 + √3,

We get,
2(√5+√3)

(√5−√3)(√5+√3)

2(√5+√3)
= = √5 + √3
5−3

Q213. If √2 = 1024, then 3 1 Mark

n

n 2( −4)
4
=

1. 3
2. 9
3. 27
4. 81

Ans: 2. 9
Solution:
n
2( −4)
We have to find 3 4

Given √2 = 1024 n

n 10
√2 = 2
1
n×
2 2

Equating powers of rational exponents we get

1
n × = 10
2

n = 10 × 2

n = 20
n
2( −4)
Substituting in 3 4
we get
n 20
2( −4) 2( −4)
4 4
3 = 3

2(5−4)
= 3
2×1
= 3

= 9

Hence the correct choice is b.

Q214. Every rational number is: 1 Mark

1. An integer.
2. A natural number.
3. A real number.
 4. A whole number.

Ans: 3. A real number.

Solution:
Every rational number (1, 4.5, 10, is a real number.
1 75
, −27, , 0)
2 5

However, not every real number is a rational number.

Although some numbers that appear to be irrational are actually rational because they can be reduced i.e. √25 = 5

Q215. If x = √5 + 2, then x − 1

x
equals: 1 Mark
1. 2√5
2. 4
3. 2
4. √5

Ans: 2. 4
Solution:
x = √5 + 2

1 1 1 √5−2
⇒ = =
x
√5+2 √5+2 √5−2

√5−2
= = √5 − 2
1

Now,
1
x − = √5 + 2 − (√5 − 2)
x

= √5 + 2 − √5 + 2 = 4

Hence, correct option is (b).

2

Q216. If 1 Mark
5x

then x =
3 ×81 ×6561

2x
3

1. 3
2. −3
3.
1

4. −
1

Ans: 2. −3
Solution:
5x 2

We have to find the value of x provided

3 ×81 ×6561 7
= 3
2x
3

So,
5x 2
3 ×81 ×6561 7
2x
= 3
3

By using law of rational exponents we get

5x+8+8−2x 7
3 = 3

By equating exponents we get

5x + 88 − 2x = 7

3x + 16 = 7

3x = 7 − 16

3x = −9
−9
x =
3

x = −3

Hence the correct choice is b.

Q217. The value of √20 × √5 is: 1 Mark

1. 10
2. 4√5
3. 2√5
4. 20√5

Ans: 1. 10
Solution:
√20 × √5

= 2√5 × √5
 = 2 × 5

= 10

Q218. If 3 = 64 = 2
x 6
+ (√3) ,
8
then the value of x is: 1 Mark
1. 2
2. 1
3. 4
4. 3

Ans: 3. 4
Solution:
x+64 6 8
3 = 2 + (√3)

But we know that,

6
2 = 64

So, 2 6
+ 3
x
= 2
6
+ (√3)
2×4

6 6 4
⇒ 2 + 3x = 2 + (3)

Now by equating both

We get,
x = 4

Q219. Two rational numbers between and are: 1 Mark

2 5

3 3

1. 1

6
and 2

2. 1

2
and 2

3. and
5 7

6 6

4. 2

3
and 4

Ans: 3. and
5 7

6 6

Solution:
We have,
and
2 2×2 4 5 5×2 10
= = = =
3 3×2 6 3 3×2 6

And, and
1 1×3 3 2 2×6 12
= = = =
2 2×3 6 1 1×6 6

Also, 2

3
=
2×2

3×2
=
4

6
and 4

3
=
4×2

3×2
=
8

Since,
1 2 3 1 4 2 5 7
< < ( ) < ( = ) < <
6 6 6 2 6 3 6 6

8 4 10 5 12 2
< ( = ) < ( = ) < ( = )
6 3 6 3 6 1

So, the two rational numbers between 2

3
and 5

3
are 5

6
and 7

6
.

Hence, the correct opion is (c).

Q220. There is a number x such that x2 is irrational but x4 is rational. Then, x can be: 1 Mark
1. √5
2. √2
3. √2 3

4. √2 4

Ans: 4. √24

Solution:
1 2 1 1
2
(√2)
4
= (2 4 ) = 24
×2
= 2 2 = √2, which is irrational.
1 2 1
2
(√2)
4
= (2 4 ) = 24
×4
= 2
1
= 2, which is rational.
Hence, the correct option is (d).

Q221. If x = 3 + 2√2, than the value of x + is: 1 Mark

1

1. 6
2. 0
3. 3
4. 1
Ans: 1. 6
Solution:
1
x +
x
2
x +1
⇒
x

Put the value of x,

2
(3+2√2) +1
⇒
3+2√2

9+8+12√2+1
⇒
3+2√2

18+12√2
⇒
3+2√2

6(3+2√2)
⇒
3+2√2

⇒ 6

Q222. Which one of the following statements is true? 1 Mark

1. The sum of two irrational numbers is always an irrational number.
2. The sum of two irrational numbers is always a rational number.
3. The sum of two irrational numbers may be a rational number or an irrational number.
4. The sum of two irrational numbers is always an integer.

Ans: 3. The sum of two irrational numbers may be a rational number or an irrational number.
Solution:
If two irrational numbers i.e. √2, √5, 2 + √3, 2 − √3 etc. are added it is not necessary that sum comes out to be an irrational
number always, or a rational nnumber always, or a rational number always...
Since √2 + √5 = an irrational number
2 + √ 3 + 2 − √
/ 3 = 4 = a rational number
/

So we see that √2 and √5 are irrational numbers, and their sum is also irrational.
But 2 + √3 and 2 − √3 are also irrational numbers, and their sum is rational number '4'.
So sum of two irrational numbers can be either an irrational number or a rational number depending which numbers are being
added.
So options (a) and (b) are totally wrong, because they are not 'always' true.
Option (c) is correcrt because sum can be either irrational or rational and option (c) is verifying this statement.
Option (d) - again it is not always true, if we add two irrational numbers like 2 + √3 and 2 − √3.
Sum is an integer = 4, but if we add √3 and √3, sum is 2√3 which is not an integer but again an irrational number.
So option (d) is also incorrect.
Hence, correct option is (c).

Q223. The Number 1.27 in the from where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0, is: 1 Mark
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯ p
,
q

1. 14

11

2.
17

14

3.
14

15

4. 11

14

Ans: 1. 14

11

Solution:
Let x = 1.27 = 1.272727.....(i)
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯

Multiplying equation (i) with 100 [since there is bar over 2 & 7, (two digits)]
100x = 100 × (1.272727...)
100x = 127.2727 .......(ii)
Subtracting (i) from (ii) i.e. (ii) - (i)
100x - x = 127.2727 ... - 1.272727...
99x = 126.000
126
x =
99
14
x =
11

Thus, 1.27
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯ 14
=
11

Q224. Which of the following statement is true? 1 Mark

1. √a + b = √a + √b
2. √a − b = √a − √b
 3. √ 3
ab = √a × √b

4. √ ab = √a × √b

Ans: 4. √ ab = √a × √b
Solution:
When we multiply two different root number then only number is multiplied not the root because we have both number power
equal,
√a × √b = √ab

or, a 1

2
× b
1

2
= (ab)
1

Q225. The number 0.32 when expressed in the form 1 Mark

p
p, q are integers and q ≠ 0), is:
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯
(
q

1.
8

25

2. 29

90

3.
32

99

4. 32

199

Ans: 2. 29

90

Solution:
Let x = 0.32
¯
¯¯¯
¯¯
= 0.32222..(1)

Now, 10x = 3.2222 = 3.2 . . . (2),

¯
¯¯

Subtracting equation (2) and (3), we get

90x = 29
29
⇒ x =
90

Hence, option (b) is correct.

Q226. The simplest rationalising factor of √500, is: 3

1 Mark
1. √2 3

2. √5 3

3. √3
4. None of these

Ans: 1. √23

Solution:
1
1
3
3 500×2
√500 = (500) 3 = ( )
2

1
1 −1
3
1000 3
/ 1
3
/
= ( ) = (10 ) . 1
⇒ 10.2 3

2
3
2

The simplest Rationalisation factor of √500 3

−1 1

After simplify it to (10.2 3

) is 2 or √2.
3
3

Hence, correct option is (a).

Q227. If 2+√3
= a + b√3, then, 1 Mark
2−√3

1. a = 7 and b = 4
2. a = -7 and b = -4
3. a = -7 and b = 4
4. ​a = 7 and b = -4

Ans: 1. a = 7 and b = 4
Solution:
2+√3

2−√3

Multiplying numerator and denominator by 2 ÷ √3

2
(2+√3)
So,
(2−√3)(2+√3)

4+3+4√3
= ,
4−3

= 7 ÷ 4√ 3

Now equating 7 ÷ 4√3 and a ÷ b√3

we get,
 a = 7 and b = 4

Q228. If x = 2
, then (x - 3)2 = 1 Mark
3+√7

1. 1
2. 3
3. 6
4. 7

Ans: 4. 7
Solution:
3−√7 2(3−√7)
2 2
x = = × =
3+√7 3+√7 3−√7 3−√7

6−2√7 6−2√7
= = = 3 − 2√7
9−7 2
2
Now (x − 3) 2
3 − √7− /
= (/ 3)
2
= ( − √7) = 7

Hence, correct option is (d).

c
Q229. The value of 1 Mark
a(c−c) b

is:
x x
÷ ( a
)
b(a−c) x
x

1. 4
2. 3
3. 2
4. 1

Ans: 4. 1
Solution:
a(c−c) b
c
x x
÷ ( a
)
x
b(a−c) x

ab−ac bc
x x
⇒ ÷ ( ac
)
ba−be x
x

ab−ac−ab+bc bc−ac
⇒ x ÷ x

bc−ac bc−ac
⇒ x ÷ x

⇒ 1

Q230. (√2−1) 1 Mark

If √2 = 1.414 than √ =?
(√2+1)

1. 0.207
2. 0.414
3. 2.414
4. 0.621

Ans: 2. 0.414
Solution:
(√2−1)
√
(√2+1)

(√2−1) (√2−1)
= √ ×
(√2+1) (√2−1)

2
(√2−1)
= √
(√2)2 −(1)2

2
(√2−1)
√
=
2−1

2
= √(√2 − 1)

= 1.414 − 1

= 0.414

Q231. Which of the following is an irrational number. 1 Mark

1. 0.3799
2. 7.478
¯¯
¯¯¯
¯¯¯

3. √23
4. √225
Ans: 3. √23
Solution:
p
It doesn't represent the form of q
and q ≠ 0

Q232. 0.83458456…………… is: 1 Mark

1. An irrational number.
2. A whole number.
3. A natural number.
4. Rational number.

Ans: 1. An irrational number.

Solution:
Some numbers cannot be written as a ratio of two integers they are called Irrational Numbers.
It is irrational because it cannot be written as a ratio (or fraction),

Q233. The value of 64 1 Mark

1 1 2
−
3
(64 3 − 64 3 ) is:
1. 1
2. 13
3. -3
4. -2

Ans: 3. -3
Solution:
1 1 2

Find the value of 64 3

(64 3 − 64 3 )

So,
1 1 2 1 1 2
6× 6× 6×
⇒ 64 3 (64 3 − 64 3 ) = 2 3
(2 3
− 2 3
)

−2 2 4
= 2 (2 − 2 )
2
= 2 (4 − 16)
1 1 2
1
⇒ 64 3 (64 3 − 64 3 ) = × −12
2
2
1
= × −12
4

= −3

Hence the correct statement is c.

p
Q234. The value of 1.9999...... in the from q
, where 'p' and 'q' are integers and q ≠ 0, is: 1 Mark
1. 1

2. 19999

1000

3.
19

10

4. 2

Ans: 4. 2
Solution:
1.9999 can be written as 2,
2 is taken as approx vlaue.

Q235. The rationalisation factor of is: 1 Mark

1

2√3−√5

1. (√3 + √5)
2. √12 + √5
3. √5 − 2√3
4. √3 + 2√5

Ans: 2. √12 + √5
Solution:
1

2√3−√5

= (2√3 − √5)(2√3 + √5)

= 12 − 5

= 7
 Rational number
(2√3 + √5) = (√4 × 3 + √5) = √12 + √5

Q236. Which of the following is a rational number? 1 Mark

1. √5
2. 0.101001000100001...
3. π
4. 0.853853853...

Ans: 4. 0.853853853...
Solution:
The decimal expansion of a rational number is either terminating or non-terminating recurring.
Hence, 0.853853853... is a rational number.
Hence, the correct option is (d).

Q237. The value of √1000 is: 3

1 Mark
1. 3
2. 10
3. 1
4. 0

Ans: 2. 10
Solution:
3
(10) = 1000
1 1

So, √1000 = 1000

3
3
= (10 ) 3
3

Q238. The simplest rationalising factor of 2√5 − √3, is: 1 Mark

1. 2√5 + 3
2. 2√5 + √3
3. √5 + √3
4. √5 − √3

Ans: 2. 2√5 + √3
Solution:
Rationalising factor of any number of kind a√a ± √b is √a ∓ √b
So. for given number 2√5 − √3. Rationalising factor would be 2√5 + √3.
Hence, correct option is (b).

Q239. 16√134 ÷ 9√52 is equal to: 1 Mark

1.
3

2. 9

3. 8

4. None of these.

Ans: 3. 8

Solution:
16√134 ÷ 9√52

16√13 16 13 16 1
= × √ = ×
9 52 9 2
9√52

8
=
9

Q240. If x = √6 + √5, then x 1 Mark

2 1
+ 2
− 2 =
x

1. 2√6
2. 2√5
3. 24
4. 20

Ans: 4. 20
Solution:
 2
2 1 1
x + − 2 = (x − )
x
2 x

x = √6 + √5

1 1 1 √6−√5
⇒ = = ×
x
√6+√5 √6+√5 √6−√5

√6−√5
= = √6 − √5
1

Now,
2
1 2
(x − ) = [√6 + √5 − (√6 − √5]
x

2
= (2√5) = 4 × 5 = 20

Hence, correct option is (d).

Q241. If (33)2 = 9x than 5x = ? 1 Mark

1. 5
2. 1
3. 125
4. 25

Ans: 3. 125
Solution:
(33)2 = 9x
(33)3 = 9x
93 = 9x
⇒x=3
3
∴ 5 = 125

Q242. 1 Mark
After simplification, is:
5
13
1

3
13
2

1. 13 −
15

2. 13 3

3. 13 15

4. 13 15

Ans: 1. 13
2
−
15

Solution:
1

5
13
1

3
13
1 1
+
= 13 5 3

2
−
= 13 15

Q243. The simplest rationalisation factor of √500 is: 3

1 Mark
1. √5
2. √3
3. √5 3

4. √2 3

Ans: 4. √23

Solution:
1 1 1
1 3×
3 3 3
3 500×2 1000 10 10
√500 = 500 3 = ( ) = ( ) = =
1 3
2 2 √2
3
2

Thus, the simplest rationalisation factor of √500 is √2. 3 3

Hence, the correct option is (d).

Q244. If 8x+1 = 64, what is the value of 32x+1? 1 Mark

1. 1
2. 3
3. 9
4. 27
Ans: 4. 27
Solution:
We have to find the value of 32x+1 provided 8x+1 = 64
So,
23(x+1) = 64
23x+3 = 26
Equating the exponents we get
3x + 3 = 6
3x = 6 - 3
3x = 3
3
x =
3

x=1
By substitute in 32x+1 we get
= 32×1+1
= 32+1
= 33
= 27
The real value of 32x+1 is 27
Hence the correct choice is d.

Q245. A number which can neither be expressed as a terminating decimal nor as a repeating decimal is called: 1 Mark
1. A whole number.
2. An irrational number.
3. A rational number.
4. An integer.

Ans: 2. An irrational number.

Solution:
An irrational number cannot be written in the form of
p
.
q

Irrational number can neither be expressed as terminating decimal nor as repeating decimal.

Q246. An irrational number between 2 and 2.5 is: 1 Mark

1. √11
2. √5
3. √22.5
4. √12.5

Ans: 2. √5
Solution:
√4 = 2 and √6.25 = 2.5

Option (a), (c) and (d): √11, √22.5 and √12.5, all are greater than √6.25
⇒ Out of interval (2, 2.5)
Option (b): √4 < √5 < √6.25 ⇒ lies in the interval (2, 2.5)
Hence, option (b) is correct.
−1

Q247. The simplified form of 16 4

4
× √16 is: 1 Mark
1. 1
2. 6
3. 4
4. 16

Ans: 1. 1
Solution:
−1
4
16 4
× √16

But, 16 = 2 4

So,
−1
4
⇒ 16 4
× √16
−1 1
4 4×
⇒ {(2) } 4
× (2) 4
 −1
4×
⇒ (2) 2
× 2
−1
⇒ 2 × 2
2
⇒
2

⇒ 1

Q248. If √3−1
= a − b√3, then: 1 Mark
√3+1

1. a = 2, b = 1
2. a = 2, b = -1
3. a = -2, b = 1
4. a = b = 1

Ans: 1. a = 2, b = 1
Solution:
√3−1

√3+1

Multiplying and dividing by the rationalisation factor of denominator, we get

√3−1 √3−1
×
√3+1 √3−1
2
(√3−1)

= 2
2
(√3) −1

3−2√3+1
=
3−1

4−2√3
=
2

2(2−√3)
=
2

= 2 − √3

Comparing with a − b√3, we get a = 2 and b = 1.

Hence, correct option is (a).

Q249. When 15√15 is divided by 3√3, the quotient is: 1 Mark

1. 5√3
2. 3√5
3. 5√5
4. 3√3

Ans: 3. 5√5
Solution:
15√15 5√5×3
=
3√3 √3

5√5×√3
= 5√5
√3

Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Q250. If x = 7 + 4√3 and xy = 1, then 1

2
+
1
2
= 1 Mark
x y

1. 64
2. 134
3. 194
4. 1

49

Ans: 3. 194
Solution:
1
x = 7 + 4√3, xy = 1 ⇒ y =
x
1
∴ y =
7+4√3

1 7−4√3
∴ y = ×
7+4√3 7−4√3

7−4√3 7−4√3
= = = 7 − 4√3
2
2 49−48
(7) −(4√3)
2 2 2 2
y +x x +y
Now, 1

2
+
1

y2
=
x2 y2
=
(xy)
2
x

2
2
x = (7 + 4√3) = 49 + 48 + 56√3 = 97 + 56√3

2
2
y = (7 − 4√3) = 49 + 48 − 56√3 = 97 − 56√3

2 2
∴ x + y = 97 + 56√3 + 97 − 56√3 = 194
 xy = 1
2 2
x +y 194
∴ = = 194
2 2
(xy) (1)

Hence, correct option is (c).

Q251. If x = 2 + √3 then (x + 1
) equals: 1 Mark
x

1. −2√3
2. 2
3. 4
4. 4 − 2√3

Ans: 3. 4
Solution:
x = 2 + √3
1 1
∴ =
x
2+√3

1 2−√3
= ×
2+√3 2−√3

2−√3
= 2
2
2 −(√3)

2−√3
=
4−3

= 2 − √3

1
∴ (x + ) = (2 + √3) + (2 − √3) = 4
x

Hence, the correct option is (c).

Q252. The decimal representation of an irrational number is: 1 Mark

1. Neither terminating nor repeating.
2. Always terminating.
3. Always non-terminating.
4. Either terminating or non-repeating.

Ans: 1. Neither terminating nor repeating.

Solution:
An irrational number can not be written in the form of
p
.
q

And decimal representation of it is neither terminating nor repeating.

1 1 1

Q253. l m mn n
1 Mark
The value of ( is:
lm nl
x x x
m
) × ( n
) × ( )
x x l
x

1. 4
2. 1
3. 2
4. 0

Ans: 2. 1
Solution:
1 1 1

l lm m mn n nl
x x x
( m ) × ( n ) × ( )
x x xl
2 2 2 2 2 2
a −b b −c c −a
⇒ x × x × x
2 2 2 2 2 2
a −b +b −c +c −a
⇒ x

0
⇒ x = 1

Q254. The difference of two irrational numbers is. 1 Mark

1. Always rational.
2. Always irrational.
3. Always an integer.
4. Either irrational or rational.

Ans: 4. Either irrational or rational.

Solution:
Difference of two irrationals need not be an irrational.
Example:- each one of (5 ÷ √2) and (5 − √2) is irrational,
 But, (5 + √2) − (3 + √2) = 2, which is rational.

Q255. The rationalisation factor of 1

is: 1 Mark
(2√3−√5)

1. √5 − 2√3
2. √3 + 2√5
3. (√3 + √5)
4. √12 + √5

Ans: 4. √12 + √5
Solution:
The rationalisation factor of 1
is 2√3 + √5,
2√3−√5

i.e. √3 × 4 + √5
i.e. √12 + √5
Hence, the correct option is (d).

Q256. If √2 = 1.414, then the value of √6 − √3 upto three place of decimal is: 1 Mark
1. 0.235
2. 0.707
3. 1.414
4. 0.471

Ans: 2. 0.707
Solution:
√6 − √3

= √3(√2 − 1)

Now, √3 = 1.732
√2 = 1.414

∴ √6 − √3 = 1.732(1.414 − 1)

= 1.732(0.414) = 0.717

(upto 3 decimal places)

Hence, correct option is (b).

Q257. Which of the following is true statement? 1 Mark

1. Every real number is either rational or irrational.
2. The product of two irrational numbers is an irrational number.
3. The sum of two irrational numbers is an irrational number.
4. Every real number is always rational.

Ans: 1. Every real number is either rational or irrational.

Solution:
Consider, (2 + √3) and (2 − √3) which are two irrational number.
(2 + √3) + (2 − √3) = 4, which is a rational number.

Consider, √3 and which is a rational number.

1

√3

Every real number can either be a rational number or an irrational number.

Q258. 2√3 + √3 is equal to: 1 Mark

1. 3√6
2. 3
3. 3√3
4. 2√6

Ans: 3. 3√3
Solution:
2

3
(√x ) 3
2
3
= (x )3
2

= x

Q259. If a = 7 − 4√3, then the value of √a + 1

is: 1 Mark
√a
 1. 8
2. 1
3. 2
4. 4

Ans: 4. 4
Solution:
Let √a + 1
= x
√a

Then, squaring both side, we get

1 2
a + + 2 = x
a
2
a +1
2
⇒ + 2 = x
a

Now, put the value of a,

2
(7−4√3) +1
2
+ 2 = x
7−4√3

49+48−56√3+1 2
⇒ + 2 = x
7−4√3

98−56√3 2
⇒ + 2 = x
7−4√3

7−4√3 2
⇒ 14( ) + 2 = x
7−4√3

2
⇒ 16 = x

⇒ x = 4

So, x = √a + 1
= 4
√a

Q260. Write the correct answer in the following: 1 Mark

equals.
4 3
√√ 2
2
1

1. 2 −
6

2. 2 −6

3. 2 6

4. 2 6

Ans: 3. 2 6

Solution:
1
1 2 2 1 1
4 3 4 4
2 2 ×
√√2 = √(2 ) 3 = (2 3 ) = 23 4
= 26

Hence, (c) is the correct answer.

Q261. Which of the following is rational? 1 Mark

1. √3
2. π
3. 4

4. 0

Ans: 4. 0

Solution:
1. √3 = 1.732 . . . = Non-terminating and non-repeating number, hence irrational
2. π = 3.14 . . . also can not be terminated to form, and is non-terminating and non-repeating in nature. Hence, irrational.
p

q
p
3. is not a rational number because this is in the form where p and q are integers but q = 0
4

0 q

4. 0

4
follows the defination of rational number.
Hence, correct option is (d).

Q262. On simplification, the expression 1 Mark

n+2 n+1
5 −6×5

n n+1
equals:
13×5 −2×5

1.
5

2. −
5

3.
3

4. −
3

Ans: 2. − 5

3
Solution:
n+2 n+1
5 −6×5

n n+1
13×5 −2×5
n+1
5 (5−6)
= n
5 (13−2×5)
n
5 ×5×(−1)
= n
5 (13−10)

5
= −
3

Hence, the correct option is (b).