Real Numbers MCQs Chapter 1 Test

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Department of Education
Region 1
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN
SAN JULIAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Malasiqui, Pangasinan
CHAPTER 1-3 ( Compilation of Quizzes)
Below are the MCQs for Chapter 1-Real Numbers:

The students of class 10 can consider this an online test for the real number
chapter 1 MCQs. Once the question is solved, they can cross verify their
answer with the provided solution.
1. The decimal expansion of 22/7 is
(a) Terminating
(b) Non-terminating and repeating
(c) Non-terminating and Non-repeating
(d) None of the above
Answer: (b) Non-terminating and repeating
Explanation: 22/7 = 3.14285714286..
2. For some integer n, the odd integer is represented in the form of:
(a) n
(b) n + 1
(c) 2n + 1
(d) 2n
Answer: (c) 2n + 1
Explanation: Since 2n represents the even numbers, hence 2n + 1 will
always represent the odd numbers. Suppose if n = 2, then 2n = 4 and 2n + 1
= 5.
3. HCF of 26 and 91 is:
(a) 15
(b) 13
(c) 19
(d) 11
Answer: (b) 13
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Explanation: The prime factorisation of 26 and 91 is;

26 = 2 x 13
91 = 7 x 13
Hence, HCF (26, 91) = 13
4. Which of the following is not irrational?
(a) (3 + √7)
(b) (3 – √7)
(c) (3 + √7) (3 – √7)
(d) 3√7
Answer: (c) (3 + √7) (3 – √7)
Explanation: If we solve, (3 + √7) (3 – √7), we get;
(3 + √7) (3 – √7) = 32 – (√7)2 = 9 – 7 = 2 [By a2 – b2 = (a – b) (a + b)]
5. The addition of a rational number and an irrational number is equal
to:
(a) rational number
(b) Irrational number
(c) Both
(d) None of the above
Answer: (b) Irrational number
The addition of a rational number and an irrational number is equal to
irrational number.
6. The multiplication of two irrational numbers is:
(a) irrational number
(b) rational number
(c) Maybe rational or irrational
(d) None
Answer: (c) Maybe rational or irrational
The multiplication of two irrational numbers is maybe rational or irrational.
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7. If set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5,…} is given, then it represents:

(a) Whole numbers
(b) Rational Numbers
(c) Natural numbers
(d) Complex numbers
Answer: (c) Natural numbers
If set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5,…} is given, then it represents natural numbers.
8. If p and q are integers and is represented in the form of p/q, then it
is a:
(a) Whole number
(b) Rational number
(c) Natural number
(d) Even number
Answer: (b) Rational number
If p and q are integers and is represented in the form of p/q, then it is a
rational number.
9. The largest number that divides 70 and 125, which leaves the
remainders 5 and 8, is:
(a) 65
(b) 15
(c) 13
(d) 25
Answer: (c) 13
Explanation: 70 – 5 = 65 and 125 – 8 = 117
HCF (65, 117) is the largest number that divides 70 and 125 and leaves
remainder 5 and 8.
HCF (65, 117) = 13
10. The least number that is divisible by all the numbers from 1 to 5 is:
(a) 70
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(b) 60
(c) 80
(d) 90
Answer: (b) 60
Explanation: The least number will be LCM of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Hence, LCM (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) = 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 = 60
11. The sum or difference of two irrational numbers is always
(a) rational
(b) irrational
(c) rational or irrational
(d) not determined
Answer: (b) irrational
12. The decimal expansion of the rational number 23/(2 2 . 5) will
terminate after
(a) one decimal place
(b) two decimal places
(c) three decimal places
(d) more than 3 decimal places
Answer: (b) two decimal places
Explanation:
23/(22 . 5) = (23 × 5)/(22 . 52) = 115/(10)2 = 115/100 = 1.15
Hence, 23/(22 . 5) will terminate after two decimal places.
13. Euclid’s division lemma states that for two positive integers a and
b, there exist unique integers q and r such that a = bq + r, where r must
satisfy
(a) 1 < r < b
(b) 0 < r ≤ b
(c) 0 ≤ r < b
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(d) 0 < r < b

Correct option: (c) 0 ≤ r < b
Euclid’s division lemma states that for two positive integers a and b, there
exist unique integers q and r such that a = bq + r, where r must satisfy 0 ≤ r
< b.
14. For some integer m, every even integer is of the form
(a) m
(b) m + 1
(c) 2m
(d) 2m + 1
Answer: (c) 2m
For some integer m, every even integer is of the form 2m.
15. Using Euclid’s division algorithm, the HCF of 231 and 396 is
(a) 32
(b) 21
(c) 13
(d) 33
Answer: (d) 33
Explanation:
396 > 231
Using Euclid’s division algorithm,
396 = 231 × 1 + 165
231 = 165 × 1 + 66
165 = 66 × 2 + 33
66 = 33 × 2 + 0
16. If the HCF of 65 and 117 is expressible in the form 65m – 117, then
the value of m is
(a) 4
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(b) 2
(c) 1
(d) 3
Answer: (b) 2
Explanation:
117 > 65
117 = 65 × 1 + 52
65 = 52 × 1 + 13
52 = 13 × 4 + 0
Therefore, HCF(65, 117) = 13
According to the given,
65m – 117 = 13
65m = 117 + 13
65m = 130
m = 130/65 = 2
17. The prime factorisation of 96 is
(a) 25 × 3
(b) 26
(c) 24 × 3
(d) 24 × 32
Answer: (a) 25 × 3
Explanation:
The prime factorisation of 96 is:
96 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 25 × 3
18. n² – 1 is divisible by 8, if n is
(a) an integer
(b) a natural number
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(c) an odd integer

(d) an even integer
Answer: (c) an odd integer
Explanation:
We know that an odd number in the form (2Q + 1) where Q is a natural
number ,
so, n² -1 = (2Q + 1)² -1
= 4Q² + 4Q + 1 -1
= 4Q² + 4Q
Substituting Q = 1, 2,…
When Q = 1,
4Q² + 4Q = 4(1)² + 4(1) = 4 + 4 = 8 , it is divisible by 8.
When Q = 2,
4Q² + 4Q = 4(2)² + 4(2) =16 + 8 = 24, it is also divisible by 8 .
When Q = 3,
4Q² + 4Q = 4(3)² + 4(3) = 36 + 12 = 48 , divisible by 8
It is concluded that 4Q² + 4Q is divisible by 8 for all natural numbers.
Hence, n² -1 is divisible by 8 for all odd values of n.
19. For any two positive integers a and b, HCF (a, b) × LCM (a, b) =
(a) 1
(b) (a × b)/2
(c) a/b
(d) a × b
Answer: (d) a × b
For any two positive integers a and b, HCF (a, b) × LCM (a, b) = a × b.
20. The values of the remainder r, when a positive integer a is divided
by 3 are
(a) 0, 1, 2
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(b) Only 1
(c) Only 0 or 1
(d) 1, 2
Answer: (a) 0, 1, 2
Explanation:
According to Euclid’s division lemma,
a = 3q + r, where 0 ≤ r < 3 and r is an integer.
Therefore, the values of r can be 0, 1 or 2.
1. A vector in standard form has components <3, 10>. What is the

initial point?
A. (0, 0)
B. (3, 10)
C. (6, 20)
D. Not enough information given
Answer Explanation: Since the vector is in standard position, we know

that the initial point is (0, 0) or the origin.
2. Which expression is equivalent to 9x 2 – 16y2?
A. (3x – 4y) (3x – 4y)

B. (3x + 4y) (3x + 4y)
C. (3x + 4y) (3x – 4y)
D. (3x – 4y)2
Answer Explanation: Student must recognize the expression is the

difference of two perfect squares
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3. Evaluate f(x)=−a3+6a−7 at a = – 1 and state the remainder.
A. -14
B. -12
C. 14
D. 12
Answer Explanation: student must substitute – 1 into the function as

follows −(−1) 3+6(−1)−7=−12 and find the value to get the remainder
4. The ratio of staff to guests at the gala was 3 to 5. There were a total
of 576 people in the ballroom. How many guests were at the gala?
A. 276
B. 300
C. 360
D. 216
Answer Explanation: Setup a proportion of guests to the total number of

people, 8/5 = x/576. Solve by cross multiplying. 8x = 2880. Divide both
sides by 8. So x=360.
5. Solve the quadratic x2+10x=−25.
A. -10
B. 10
C. 5
D. -5
Answer Explanation: This problem can be easily solved by rearranging the

equation so that it is solved for zero and then factoring as shown:
x2+10x=−25
x2+10x+25=0
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(x+5)(x+5)=0
Since both factors are exactly the same, you will only have one solution to
this problem.
x+5=0
x=−5
6. Describe how the graph of g(x)=x 3 – 5 can be obtained by shifting f(x)
= x3 + 2.
A. Shift right 7 units

B. Shift left 7 units
C. Shift up 7 units
D. Shift down 7 units
Answer Explanation: The only thing that changed in the two equations is

the y-intercept which controls the vertical shift (up or down). To get the
graph of g(x) by shifting the graph of f(x), you would shift f(x) down 7 units
to change from +2 to -5.
7. Solve 3x=12 using logarithmic form.
A. x = ln12/ln3
B. x = ln(4)
C. x = ln(9)
D. None of these
Answer Explanation:
Solve using logs as follows
3x=12
x=log(base 3) 12
x=ln12/ln3
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8. In a research project about pet behavior, a random sample of 400

cats was chosen. The study showed that 60% of the cats preferred to
sleep inside the house. Chicken was the favorite food for 35% of
those cats. The study also showed that 85% of the cats that preferred
to sleep outside the house had a different favorite dish. How many
cats in the sample liked chicken the best and preferred to sleep
inside?
A. 84
B. 56
C. 160
D. 156
Answer Explanation: If the sample has 400 cats and 60% of the cats
preferred to sleep inside, then 400.0.60=240 cats preferred to sleep inside
and 160 cats preferred to sleep outside. Next, if the favorite dish of 35% of
those cats that preferred to sleep inside was chicken, then, 240.0.35=84
cats in the sample preferred to sleep inside and had chicken as their
favorite dish.
9. A student council has one upcoming vacancy. The school is holding

an election and has eight equally likely candidates. The AP Statistics
class wants to simulate the results of the election, so the students
have to choose an appropriate simulation method. They intend to do
trials with the simulation. Which of these methods would be the
most appropriate?
A. Spin a wheel with eight equal spaces

B. Toss a coin eight times for each election
C. Throw a dice
D. Throw four die
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Answer Explanation: The question states that there are eight equally

likely candidates. This means that each candidate has the same chance of
winning the election. Only the spinning wheel with eight equal spaces
could simulation this situation because the wheel has an equal chance of
landing on each space.
10. A statistician is working for Sweet Shop USA and has been
given the task to find out what the probability is that the fudge
machine malfunctions messing up a whole batch of fudge in the
process. Each malfunction of the machine costs the company $250.
The statistician calculates the probability is 1 in 20 batches of fudge
will be lost due to machine malfunction. What is the expected value
of this loss for one month if the company produces 20 batches of
fudge each day?
11. $3750
12. $150,000
13. $7500
14. $375
Answer Explanation: Since most months have 30 days we will assume 30

days in a month. We can use E(x)=x1p1+x2p2+…+xipi or simply calculate
as follows
E(X)=.05*250*30=$375

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CHAPTER 1-3 ( Compilation of Quizzes)

Below are the MCQs for Chapter 1-Real Numbers:

Explanation: The prime factorisation of 26 and 91 is;

7. If set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5,…} is given, then it represents:

(d) 0 < r < b

(c) an odd integer

1. A vector in standard form has components <3, 10>. What is the

Answer Explanation: Since the vector is in standard position, we know

2. Which expression is equivalent to 9x 2 – 16y2?

A. (3x – 4y) (3x – 4y)

Answer Explanation: Student must recognize the expression is the

3. Evaluate f(x)=−a3+6a−7 at a = – 1 and state the remainder.

Answer Explanation: student must substitute – 1 into the function as

Answer Explanation: Setup a proportion of guests to the total number of

5. Solve the quadratic x2+10x=−25.

Answer Explanation: This problem can be easily solved by rearranging the

A. Shift right 7 units

Answer Explanation: The only thing that changed in the two equations is

7. Solve 3x=12 using logarithmic form.

8. In a research project about pet behavior, a random sample of 400

9. A student council has one upcoming vacancy. The school is holding

A. Spin a wheel with eight equal spaces

Answer Explanation: The question states that there are eight equally

Answer Explanation: Since most months have 30 days we will assume 30

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