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Q51
The least number which when divided by 5, 6 , 7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3, but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder, is:
  • A 1677
  • B 1683
  • C 2523
  • D 3363
Answer: Option B
Q52
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 ?
  • A 26 minutes and 18 seconds
  • B 42 minutes and 36 seconds
  • C 45 minutes
  • D 46 minutes and 12 seconds
Answer: Option D
Q53
The H.C.F. of two numbers is 11 and their L.C.M. is 7700. If one of the numbers is 275, then the other is:
  • A 279
  • B 283
  • C 308
  • D 318
Answer: Option C
Q54
What will be the least number which when doubled will be exactly divisible by 12, 18, 21 and 30 ?
  • A 196
  • B 630
  • C 1260
  • D 2520
Answer: Option B
Q55
The smallest number which when diminished by 7, is divisible 12, 16, 18, 21 and 28 is:
  • A 1008
  • B 1015
  • C 1022
  • D 1032
Answer: Option B
Q56
252 can be expressed as a product of primes as:
  • A 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 7
  • B 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7
  • C 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7
  • D 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7
Answer: Option A
Q57
The greatest possible length which can be used to measure exactly the lengths 7 m, 3 m 85 cm, 12 m 95 cm is:
  • A 15 cm
  • B 25 cm
  • C 35 cm
  • D 42 cm
Answer: Option C
Q58
Three numbers which are co-prime to each other are such that the product of the first two is 551 and that of the last two is 1073. The sum of the three numbers is:
  • A 75
  • B 81
  • C 85
  • D 89
Answer: Option C
Q59
Find the highest common factor of 36 and 84.
  • A 4
  • B 6
  • C 12
  • D 18
Answer: Option C
Q60
Which of the following fraction is the largest ?
  • A 7/8
  • B 13/16
  • C 31/40
  • D .63/80
Answer: Option A
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