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Q.321 Easy Numbers
If x is a natural number such that x² = 169, what is the value of x?
A 11
B 12
C 13
D 14
Correct Answer:  C. 13
EXPLANATION

We need to find x where x² = 169. Taking square root: x = √169 = 13.

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Q.322 Easy Numbers
What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 12, 18, and 24?
A 36
B 48
C 60
D 72
Correct Answer:  D. 72
EXPLANATION

12 = 2² × 3, 18 = 2 × 3², 24 = 2³ × 3. LCM = 2³ × 3² = 8 × 9 = 72.

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Q.323 Easy Numbers
A number is multiplied by 5 and then 3 is subtracted from the result. The final answer is 47. What is the original number?
A 8
B 10
C 12
D 15
Correct Answer:  B. 10
EXPLANATION

Let the number be x. According to the problem: 5x - 3 = 47. Therefore, 5x = 50, so x = 10.

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Q.324 Easy Numbers
Which number is NOT divisible by 6?
A 72
B 84
C 90
D 104
Correct Answer:  D. 104
EXPLANATION

For divisibility by 6, number must be divisible by both 2 and 3. 104÷6 = 17.33... (not divisible). Others: 72, 84, 90 are all divisible by 6

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Q.325 Easy Numbers
The LCM of 12 and 18 is:
A 24
B 36
C 48
D 72
Correct Answer:  B. 36
EXPLANATION

12 = 2²×3, 18 = 2×3². LCM = 2²×3² = 4×9 = 36

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Q.326 Easy Numbers
What is the sum of the first 15 natural numbers?
A 110
B 120
C 130
D 140
Correct Answer:  B. 120
EXPLANATION

Sum of first n natural numbers = n(n+1)/2. For n=15: 15×16/2 = 240/2 = 120

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Q.327 Easy Numbers
If x is a natural number such that 6^x ÷ 216 = 6, what is x?
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5
Correct Answer:  D. 5
EXPLANATION

6^x ÷ 216 = 6. 216 = 6³. So 6^x ÷ 6³ = 6. Therefore 6^(x-3) = 6¹. Thus x - 3 = 1, so x = 4.

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Q.328 Easy Numbers
What is the digit sum of 9999?
A 30
B 33
C 36
D 39
Correct Answer:  C. 36
EXPLANATION

Digit sum = 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 36. Note: A number and its digit sum have the same remainder when divided by 9.

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Q.329 Easy Numbers
What is the number of divisors of 72?
A 10
B 11
C 12
D 13
Correct Answer:  C. 12
EXPLANATION

72 = 2³ × 3². Number of divisors = (3+1)(2+1) = 4 × 3 = 12.

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Q.330 Easy Numbers
Which of the following is a prime number?
A 51
B 57
C 61
D 63
Correct Answer:  C. 61
EXPLANATION

61 is only divisible by 1 and itself. 51 = 3 × 17, 57 = 3 × 19, 63 = 9 × 7 are composite numbers.

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