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Show that one and only one out of n, n + 4, n + 8, n + 12 and n + 16 is divisible by 5, where n is any positive integer.

07/11/2024

Mathematics

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For any positive integer n, prove that n3 – n is divisible by 6.

07/11/2024

Mathematics

10th

Real Numbers

Prove that one of any three consecutive positive integers must be divisible by 3.

07/11/2024

Mathematics

10th

Real Numbers

Prove that one and only one out of n, n + 2 and  n + 4 is divisible by 3, where n is any positive integer.

07/11/2024

Mathematics

10th

Real Numbers

Show that the cube of a positive integer of the form 6q + r, q is an integer and r = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 is also of the form 6m + r.

07/11/2024

Mathematics

10th

Real Numbers

Show that the square of an odd positive integer can be of the form 6q + 1 or 6q + 3 for some integer q.

07/11/2024

Mathematics

10th

Real Numbers

Write the denominator of the rational number  257/ 5000 in the form 2m × 5n, where  m, n are non-negative integers. Hence, write its decimal expansion, without actual division.

07/11/2024

Mathematics

10th

Real Numbers

On a morning walk, three persons step off together and their steps measure 40 cm, 42 cm  and 45 cm, respectively. What is the minimum distance each should walk so that each can cover the same distance in complete steps?

07/11/2024

Mathematics

10th

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Show that 12n cannot end with the digit 0 or 5 for any natural number n.

07/11/2024

Mathematics

10th

Real Numbers

Using Euclid’s division algorithm, find the largest number that divides 1251, 9377  and 15628 leaving remainders 1, 2 and 3, respectively.

07/11/2024

Mathematics

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