Question 1

Find the cube root of 0.000216.

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Problem restatementEvaluate √√√(0.000216). Concept/ApproachUse the property √√√(a × 10k) = √√√(a) × 10k/3. Recognize 0.000216 = 216 × 10−6. Step-by-step calculation√√√(0.000216) = √√√(216) × √√√(10−6)= 6 × 10−2 = 0.06 Verification/Alternative(0.06)3 = 0.000216, confirming the result. Common pitfallsTaking cube root of the exponent incorrectly (e.g., using 10−3 instead of 10−2). Final Answer0.06

Question 2

A group collects as many paise from each member as the number of members. If the total collection is ₹59.29, how many members are there in the group?

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Problem restatementA group has n members. Each member contributes n paise (i.e., n/100 rupees). The total collected is ₹59.29. Find n. Given data Total collection = ₹59.29 = 5929 paise. Each member pays = n paise; number of members = n. Concept/ApproachTotal in paise = n (members) × n (paise per member) = n2 paise. Equate to 5929. Step-by-step calculation n2 = 5929 n = √5929 = 77 Verification/Alternative77 members paying 77 paise each gives 77 × 77 = 5929 paise = ₹59.29. Common pitfalls Treating ₹59.29 directly as 59.29 units instead of converting to paise to match the per-member amount. Final Answer77

Question 3

If x = √3 + 1 and y = √3 − 1, then what is x² + y²?

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Problem restatementEvaluate x2 + y2 for x = √3 + 1 and y = √3 − 1. Given data x = √3 + 1 y = √3 − 1 Concept/ApproachSquare each expression and add; the radical cross-terms cancel. Step-by-step calculation x2 = (√3 + 1)2 = 3 + 2√3 + 1 = 4 + 2√3 y2 = (√3 − 1)2 = 3 − 2√3 + 1 = 4 − 2√3 x2 + y2 = (4 + 2√3) + (4 − 2√3) = 8 Verification/AlternativeUse identity: (a + b)2 + (a − b)2 = 2(a2 + b2) with a = √3, b = 1 ⇒ 2(3 + 1) = 8. Final Answer8

Question 4

How many two-digit numbers have the unit digit of their square equal to 8?

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Problem restatementCount two-digit integers n such that the last digit of n2 is 8. Concept/ApproachSquares modulo 10 only take certain last digits: for units digit d ∈ {0,…,9}, d2 ends with {0,1,4,9,6,5,6,9,4,1} respectively. Step-by-step reasoning No square ends with 8 for any digit 0–9. Final Answer0

Question 5

Evaluate and simplify the expression √5 − 10 + √125 (use √5 = 2.236 if needed).

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6√5 − 10

Question 6

Compute √625 × 14 × 11.

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3850

Question 7

Find x if √0.0169 × x = 1.3.

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Problem restatementSolve for x in √0.0169 × x = 1.3. Given data √0.0169 = 0.13 (since 0.13 × 0.13 = 0.0169). Concept/ApproachIsolate x by dividing both sides by 0.13. Step-by-step calculation 0.13 × x = 1.3 x = 1.3 ÷ 0.13 = 10 Verification/AlternativeCheck: √0.0169 × 10 = 0.13 × 10 = 1.3 (satisfies). Final Answer10

Question 8

What is √64009 ?

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Problem restatementFind the integer square root of 64009. Concept/ApproachTest nearby squares around 2502 = 62500. Step-by-step calculation (250 + 3)2 = 2502 + 2×250×3 + 32 = 62500 + 1500 + 9 = 64009 Final Answer253

Question 9

Evaluate √[(7 + 3√5)(7 − 3√5)].

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Problem restatementCompute the principal square root of the product (7 + 3√5)(7 − 3√5). Concept/ApproachUse the identity (a + b)(a − b) = a2 − b2. Step-by-step calculation (7 + 3√5)(7 − 3√5) = 72 − (3√5)2 = 49 − 9×5 = 49 − 45 = 4 √4 (principal) = 2 Common pitfalls Reporting ±2; by convention, “square root” means the non-negative principal root. Final Answer2

Question 10

Simplify (√3 − 1)².

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Problem restatementExpand and simplify the binomial square (√3 − 1)2. Concept/ApproachUse (a − b)2 = a2 − 2ab + b2. Step-by-step calculation (√3 − 1)2 = (√3)2 − 2(√3)(1) + 12 = 3 − 2√3 + 1 = 4 − 2√3 Verification/AlternativeNumeric check: √3 ≈ 1.732 ⇒ (1.732 − 1)2 ≈ 0.7322 ≈ 0.536; 4 − 2√3 ≈ 4 − 3.464 ≈ 0.536 (matches). Final Answer4 − 2√3

Question 11

Find the least perfect square that is divisible by each of 21, 36, and 66.

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Problem restatementDetermine the smallest square number that is a multiple of 21, 36, and 66. Concept/ApproachThe least such square is the square of the least common multiple with all prime exponents adjusted to be even. Compute LCM, then multiply by missing prime factors to make exponents even. Step-by-step calculation Prime factors: 21 = 3 × 7; 36 = 22 × 32; 66 = 2 × 3 × 11 LCM = 22 × 32 × 7 × 11 = 4 × 9 × 77 = 2772 To be a perfect square, exponents must be even. Current odd primes: 71, 111. Multiply LCM by 7 × 11 = 77 ⇒ N = 2772 × 77 = 213444 Check: 213444 = (2 × 3 × 7 × 11)2 = 4622 Verification/AlternativeConfirm divisibility: 4622 is divisible by 21, 36, and 66 since 462 contains factors 2, 3, 7, 11 with sufficient multiplicity when squared. Common pitfalls Taking just the LCM (2772) instead of making it a perfect square. Forgetting to square the odd-power primes. Final Answer213444

Question 12

Find x such that both occurrences of x in the equation x = (√162 × √128) / x are equal.

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Problem restatementDetermine the common value of x that satisfies x = (√162 × √128) / x. Given data Equation: x = (√162 × √128) / x Concept/ApproachUse √a × √b = √(ab). Multiply both sides by x to obtain a quadratic in x. Step-by-step calculationx = √162 × √128 / x = √(162 × 128) / xx2 = √(20736) = 144x = √144 = 12 (taking the positive principal value) Verification/AlternativeCheck: √162 × √128 = √20736 = 144; then (144) / 12 = 12, which equals x. Common pitfallsForgetting to combine radicals or missing that x appears in denominator; also note that in typical aptitude contexts, the positive root is expected. Final Answer12

Question 13

Given 3√5 + √125 = 17.88, find the value of √80 + 6√5.

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Problem restatementUse the given radical equation to evaluate √80 + 6√5. Given data 3√5 + √125 = 17.88 Concept/ApproachSimplify √125 and √80 in terms of √5; then substitute the derived value of √5. Step-by-step calculation√125 = √(25 × 5) = 5√53√5 + 5√5 = 8√5 = 17.88 ⇒ √5 = 17.88 / 8 = 2.235√80 = √(16 × 5) = 4√5√80 + 6√5 = (4 + 6)√5 = 10√5 = 10 × 2.235 = 22.35 Verification/AlternativeDirectly, √80 + 6√5 = 4√5 + 6√5 = 10√5, which follows from the given equation. Common pitfallsNot simplifying radicals to a common base (√5), or approximating √5 prematurely. Final Answer22.35

Question 14

If a = 0.1039, evaluate √(4a² − 4a + 1) + 3a.

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Problem restatementCompute √(4a2 − 4a + 1) + 3a for a = 0.1039. Concept/ApproachRecognize a perfect-square trinomial: 4a2 − 4a + 1 = (2a − 1)2. Then √( (2a − 1)2 ) = |2a − 1|. Step-by-step calculation2a − 1 = 2(0.1039) − 1 = 0.2078 − 1 = −0.7922|2a − 1| = 0.79223a = 3 × 0.1039 = 0.3117Sum = 0.7922 + 0.3117 = 1.1039 Verification/AlternativeAlgebraic shortcut: |2a − 1| + 3a = (1 − 2a) + 3a = 1 + a, since 2a − 1 < 0. With a = 0.1039 ⇒ 1 + a = 1.1039. Common pitfallsDropping the absolute value when taking the square root of a square. Final Answer1.1039

Question 15

Find √1.5625.

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Problem restatementCompute the principal square root of 1.5625. Concept/ApproachNote that 1.252 = (5/4)2 = 25/16 = 1.5625. Step-by-step calculation√1.5625 = √(25/16) = 5/4 = 1.25 Common pitfallsIncorrect decimal squaring; using 1.24 or 1.26 by rough rounding. Final Answer1.25

Question 16

Compute the cube root: What is the cube root of 19,683?

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Introduction / Context:Finding cube roots of perfect cubes can be done by recognizing patterns or recalling standard cubes. Here, 19,683 is a well-known perfect cube in aptitude exams. Given Data / Assumptions:Number = 19,683; we seek n such that n^3 = 19,683. Concept / Approach:Check nearby cubes: 20^3 = 8000, 25^3 = 15,625, 27^3 = 19,683, 30^3 = 27,000. The exact match is 27^3. Step-by-Step Solution: 27 * 27 = 729729 * 27 = 19,683 Verification / Alternative check:Prime factors: 19,683 = 3^9. Then cube root = 3^(9/3) = 3^3 = 27. Why Other Options Are Wrong:25, 26, 28 and 24 cubes do not equal 19,683. Common Pitfalls:Confusing with 28^3 = 21,952 or 26^3 = 17,576; quick memory of key cubes helps. Final Answer:27

Question 17

If √(y/169) = 54/39 (i.e., 18/13), find the value of y.

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Introduction / Context:This is a straightforward radical equation where the square root of a fraction equals a given rational number. Squaring both sides clears the square root and yields a simple linear equation in y. Given Data / Assumptions:√(y/169) = 54/39 = 18/13. Concept / Approach:Square both sides carefully: (√(y/169))^2 = (18/13)^2 ⇒ y/169 = 324/169. Then multiply both sides by 169 to isolate y. Step-by-Step Solution: y/169 = (18/13)^2 = 324/169y = 324 Verification / Alternative check:Substitute back: √(324/169) = √324/√169 = 18/13 = 54/39. Checks out. Why Other Options Are Wrong:108 and 169 square-root to different ratios; 2916 and 4800 are overestimates not matching the given equality. Common Pitfalls:Squaring only the numerator or denominator, or failing to simplify 54/39 to 18/13 first (though not required, it makes the check clearer). Final Answer:324

Question 18

Simplify the product of radicals: (112/√196) × (√576/12) × (√256/8) = ?

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Introduction / Context:Products of simple radical fractions are common in aptitude tests. The idea is to simplify each fraction individually using perfect squares and then multiply the results. Given Data / Assumptions:The middle term uses √576 (a perfect square), ensuring clean simplification (576 = 24^2). We proceed assuming perfect-square radicals for tidy arithmetic. Concept / Approach:Simplify each factor: 112/√196, √576/12, and √256/8. Replace square roots of perfect squares with integers (√196 = 14, √576 = 24, √256 = 16). Then multiply the simplified numbers. Step-by-Step Solution: 112/√196 = 112/14 = 8√576/12 = 24/12 = 2√256/8 = 16/8 = 2Product = 8 * 2 * 2 = 32 Verification / Alternative check:Multiply numerators and denominators under one radical form is unnecessary here; direct simplification is fastest and exact. Why Other Options Are Wrong:8, 12, 16, 24 arise from partially simplifying one or two terms but not all three correctly. Common Pitfalls:Forgetting that √(a^2) = a for nonnegative a; miscomputing √576 or √196. Always check that the inner numbers are perfect squares. Final Answer:32

Question 19

Given √4096 = 64, evaluate the sum: √4096 + √40.96 + √0.004096 = ?

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Introduction / Context:This problem checks decimal square-root fluency. Recognizing that decimal shifts in the radicand correspond to dividing or multiplying the square root by 10 helps compute quickly without a calculator. Given Data / Assumptions:√4096 = 64 is provided. Concept / Approach:Note that 40.96 = 4096 / 100, so √40.96 = √4096 / 10 = 6.4. Also, 0.004096 = 4096 / 1,000,000, so √0.004096 = √4096 / 1000 = 0.064. Step-by-Step Solution: √4096 = 64√40.96 = 6.4√0.004096 = 0.064Sum = 64 + 6.4 + 0.064 = 70.464 Verification / Alternative check:Square 6.4 to confirm 40.96 and 0.064 to confirm 0.004096: 6.4^2 = 40.96; 0.064^2 = 0.004096. Why Other Options Are Wrong:70.4 and 71.4 ignore the last term or round incorrectly; 71.104 is an over-add; 69.464 undercounts. Common Pitfalls:Mistaking decimal place movements when square-rooting decimal numbers; remember √(a/100) = √a / 10 and √(a/10^6) = √a / 1000. Final Answer:70.464

Question 20

Compute the square root of a decimal: What is √0.04 equal to?

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Introduction / Context:Square roots of decimals can be handled by converting to fractions or by recognizing perfect-square decimal patterns. Given Data / Assumptions:We need √0.04. Concept / Approach:Rewrite 0.04 as 4/100 = (2^2)/(10^2). Then √0.04 = √(4/100) = √4 / √100 = 2/10 = 0.2. Step-by-Step Solution: 0.04 = 4/100√0.04 = √4 / √100 = 2 / 10 = 0.2 Verification / Alternative check:(0.2)^2 = 0.04, confirming the result. Why Other Options Are Wrong:0.02 and 0.002 are off by one or two decimal places; 0.04 is the original number, not its square root; “None of these” is unnecessary. Common Pitfalls:Misplacing decimal points when square-rooting; always factor numerator and denominator separately. Final Answer:0.2

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