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Q.1Fill in the blanks: (i) \(\frac{-19}{5}\) lies between the integers _________ and _________ .v
Solution

-4 and -3
(ii) The decimal form of the rational number \(\frac{15}{-4}\) is _________ .
-3.75
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(iii) The rational numbers \(\frac{-8}{3}\) and \(\frac{8}{3}\) are equidistant from _________.
0
(iv) The next rational number in the sequence \(\frac{-15}{24}, \frac{20}{-32}, \frac{-25}{40}\) is _________.
\(\frac{30}{-48}\)
(v) The standard form of \(\frac{58}{-78}\) is _________.
\(\frac{-29}{39}\)

Answer:

-4 and -3
(ii) The decimal form of the rational number \(\frac{15}{-4}\) is _________ .
-3.75
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(iii) The rational numbers \(\frac{-8}{3}\) and \(\frac{8}{3}\) are equidistant from _________.
0
(iv) The next rational number in the sequence \(\frac{-15}{24}, \frac{20}{-32}, \frac{-25}{40}\) is _________.
\(\frac{30}{-48}\)
(v) The standard form of \(\frac{58}{-78}\) is _________.
\(\frac{-29}{39}\)

Q.2Say True or False (i) 0 is the smallest rational number.v
Solution

False
(ii) \(\frac{-4}{5}\) lies to the left of \(\frac{-3}{4}\).
True
(iii) \(\frac{-19}{5}\) is greater than \(\frac{15}{-4}\).
False
(iv) The average of two rational numbers lies between them.
True
(v) There are an unlimited number of rational numbers between 10 and 11.
True
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Answer:

False
(ii) \(\frac{-4}{5}\) lies to the left of \(\frac{-3}{4}\).
True
(iii) \(\frac{-19}{5}\) is greater than \(\frac{15}{-4}\).
False
(iv) The average of two rational numbers lies between them.
True
(v) There are an unlimited number of rational numbers between 10 and 11.
True
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Q.4The points S, Y, N, C, R, A, T, I and O on the number line are such that CN=NY=YS and RA=AT=TI=IO. Find the rational numbers represented by the letters Y, N, A, T and I. Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Book Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.1 4v
Solution

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Answer:

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Q.5Draw a number line and represent the following rational numbers on it. (i) \(\frac{9}{4}\) (ii) \(\frac{-8}{3}\) (iii) \(\frac{-17}{-5}\) (iv) \(\frac{15}{-4}\)v
Solution

(i) \(\frac{9}{4}\)
\(\frac{9}{4}=2 \frac{1}{4}\)
∴ \(\frac{9}{4}\) lies between 2 and 3
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(ii) \(\frac{-8}{3}\)
\(\frac{-8}{3}=-2 \frac{2}{3}\)
\(-2 \frac{2}{3}\) lies between -2 and 3
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(iii) \(\frac{-17}{-5}\)
\(\frac{-17}{-5}=3 \frac{2}{5}\)
\(3 \frac{2}{5}\) lies between 3 and 4 in the number line.
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(iv) \(\frac{15}{-4}\)
\(\frac{15}{-4}=-3 \frac{3}{4}\)
\(-3 \frac{3}{4}\) lies between -3 and -4
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Answer:

(i) \(\frac{9}{4}\)
\(\frac{9}{4}=2 \frac{1}{4}\)
∴ \(\frac{9}{4}\) lies between 2 and 3
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(ii) \(\frac{-8}{3}\)
\(\frac{-8}{3}=-2 \frac{2}{3}\)
\(-2 \frac{2}{3}\) lies between -2 and 3
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(iii) \(\frac{-17}{-5}\)
\(\frac{-17}{-5}=3 \frac{2}{5}\)
\(3 \frac{2}{5}\) lies between 3 and 4 in the number line.
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(iv) \(\frac{15}{-4}\)
\(\frac{15}{-4}=-3 \frac{3}{4}\)
\(-3 \frac{3}{4}\) lies between -3 and -4
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Q.6Write the decimal form of the following rational numbers. (i) \(\frac{1}{11}\) (ii) \(\frac{13}{4}\) (iii) \(\frac{-18}{7}\) (iv) \(1 \frac{2}{5}\) (v) \(-3 \frac{1}{2}\)v
Solution

(i) \(\frac{1}{11}\)
\(\frac{1}{11}\) = 0.0909….
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(ii) \(\frac{13}{4}\)
\(\frac{13}{4}\) = 3.25
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(iii) \(\frac{-18}{7}\)
\(\frac{-18}{7}\) = -2.571428571428….
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(iv) \(1 \frac{2}{5}\)
\(1 \frac{2}{5}=\frac{7}{5}\) = 1.4
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(v) \(-3 \frac{1}{2}\)
\(-3 \frac{1}{2}=-\frac{7}{2}=-3.5\)
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Answer:

(i) \(\frac{1}{11}\)
\(\frac{1}{11}\) = 0.0909….
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(ii) \(\frac{13}{4}\)
\(\frac{13}{4}\) = 3.25
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(iii) \(\frac{-18}{7}\)
\(\frac{-18}{7}\) = -2.571428571428….
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(iv) \(1 \frac{2}{5}\)
\(1 \frac{2}{5}=\frac{7}{5}\) = 1.4
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(v) \(-3 \frac{1}{2}\)
\(-3 \frac{1}{2}=-\frac{7}{2}=-3.5\)
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Q.7List any five rational numbers between the given rational numbers. (i) 2 and 0 (ii) \(\frac{-1}{2}\) and \(\frac{3}{5}\) (iii) \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{7}{20}\) (iv) \(\frac{-6}{4}\) and \(\frac{-23}{10}\)v
Solution

(i) 2 and 0
i.e., \(\frac{-2}{1}\) and \(\frac{0}{1}\)
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∴ Five rational number between \(\frac { -20 }{ 10 }\) (= -2) and \(\frac { 0 }{ 10 }\) (= 0) are
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(ii) \(\frac{-1}{2}\) and \(\frac{3}{5}\)
LCM of 2 and 5 = 2 × 5 = 10
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∴ Five rational number between
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(iii) \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{7}{20}\)
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∴ Five rational number between
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(iv) \(\frac{-6}{4}\) and \(\frac{-23}{10}\)
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∴ Five rational number between
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Answer:

(i) 2 and 0
i.e., \(\frac{-2}{1}\) and \(\frac{0}{1}\)
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∴ Five rational number between \(\frac { -20 }{ 10 }\) (= -2) and \(\frac { 0 }{ 10 }\) (= 0) are
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(ii) \(\frac{-1}{2}\) and \(\frac{3}{5}\)
LCM of 2 and 5 = 2 × 5 = 10
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∴ Five rational number between
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(iii) \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{7}{20}\)
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∴ Five rational number between
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(iv) \(\frac{-6}{4}\) and \(\frac{-23}{10}\)
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∴ Five rational number between
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Q.8Use the method of averages to write 2 rational numbers between \(\frac{14}{5}\) and \(\frac{16}{3}\)v
Solution

The average of a and b is \(\frac { 1 }{ 2 }\)(a + b)
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Answer:

The average of a and b is \(\frac { 1 }{ 2 }\)(a + b)
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Q.9Compare the following pairs of rational numbers. (i) \(\frac{-11}{5}, \frac{-21}{8}\) (ii) \(\frac{3}{-4}, \frac{-1}{2}\) (iii) \(\frac{2}{3}, \frac{4}{5}\)v
Solution

(i) \(\frac{-11}{5}, \frac{-21}{8}\)
LCM of 5, 8 is 40
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(ii) \(\frac{3}{-4}, \frac{-1}{2}\)
LCM of 4 and 2 = 4
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(iii) \(\frac{2}{3}, \frac{4}{5}\)
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
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Answer:

(i) \(\frac{-11}{5}, \frac{-21}{8}\)
LCM of 5, 8 is 40
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(ii) \(\frac{3}{-4}, \frac{-1}{2}\)
LCM of 4 and 2 = 4
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(iii) \(\frac{2}{3}, \frac{4}{5}\)
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15.
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Q.10Arrange the following rational numbers in ascending and descending order. (i) \(\frac{-5}{12}, \frac{-11}{8}, \frac{-15}{24}, \frac{-7}{-9}, \frac{12}{36}\) (ii) \(\frac{-17}{10}, \frac{-7}{5}, 0, \frac{-2}{4}, \frac{-19}{20}\)v
Solution

(i) \(\frac{-5}{12}, \frac{-11}{8}, \frac{-15}{24}, \frac{-7}{-9}, \frac{12}{36}\)
LCM of 12, 8, 24, 9, 36 is 4 × 3 × 2 × 3 = 72
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Now comparing the numerators – 30, – 99, -45, 56, 24 we get 56 > 24 > – 30 > – 45 > – 99
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(ii) \(\frac{-17}{10}, \frac{-7}{5}, 0, \frac{-2}{4}, \frac{-19}{20}\)
LCM of 10, 5, 4, 20 is 5 × 2 × 2 = 20
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Negative numbers are less than zero.
∴ Arranging the numerators we get
– 34 < – 28 < – 19 < – 10 < 0
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Objective Type Questions:

Answer:

(i) \(\frac{-5}{12}, \frac{-11}{8}, \frac{-15}{24}, \frac{-7}{-9}, \frac{12}{36}\)
LCM of 12, 8, 24, 9, 36 is 4 × 3 × 2 × 3 = 72
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Now comparing the numerators – 30, – 99, -45, 56, 24 we get 56 > 24 > – 30 > – 45 > – 99
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(ii) \(\frac{-17}{10}, \frac{-7}{5}, 0, \frac{-2}{4}, \frac{-19}{20}\)
LCM of 10, 5, 4, 20 is 5 × 2 × 2 = 20
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Negative numbers are less than zero.
∴ Arranging the numerators we get
– 34 < – 28 < – 19 < – 10 < 0
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Objective Type Questions:

Q.11The number which is subtracted from \(\frac{-6}{11}\) to get \(\frac{8}{9}\) is _________ .v
  1. A. \(\frac{34}{99}\)
  2. B. \(\frac{-142}{99}\)
  3. C. \(\frac{142}{99}\)
  4. D. \(\frac{-34}{99}\)
Solution

(B) \(\frac{-142}{99}\)
Hint:
Let x be the number to be subtracted
\(\frac{-6}{11}-x\) = \(\frac{8}{9}\)
\(\frac{-6}{11}-\frac{8}{9}\) = x
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Answer:

(B) \(\frac{-142}{99}\)
Hint:
Let x be the number to be subtracted
\(\frac{-6}{11}-x\) = \(\frac{8}{9}\)
\(\frac{-6}{11}-\frac{8}{9}\) = x
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Q.12Which of the following pairs is equivalent?v
  1. A. \(\frac{-20}{12}, \frac{5}{3}\)
  2. B. \(\frac{16}{-30}, \frac{-8}{15}\)
  3. C. \(\frac{-18}{36}, \frac{-20}{44}\)
  4. D. \(\frac{7}{-5}, \frac{-5}{7}\)
Solution

(B) \(\frac{16}{-30}, \frac{-8}{15}\)
Hint:
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∴ \(\frac{16}{-30}\) and \(\frac{-8}{15}\)
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Answer:

(B) \(\frac{16}{-30}, \frac{-8}{15}\)
Hint:
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∴ \(\frac{16}{-30}\) and \(\frac{-8}{15}\)
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Q.13\(\frac{-5}{4}\) is a rational number which lies between _________ .v
  1. A. 0 and \(\frac{-5}{4}\)
  2. B. -1 and 0
  3. C. -1 and -2
  4. D. -4 and -5
Solution

(C) -1 and -2
Hint:
\(\frac{-5}{4}\) = -1 \(\frac{1}{4}\)
∴ \(\frac{-5}{4}\) lies between -1 and -2.

Answer:

(C) -1 and -2
Hint:
\(\frac{-5}{4}\) = -1 \(\frac{1}{4}\)
∴ \(\frac{-5}{4}\) lies between -1 and -2.

Q.14Which of the following rational numbers is the greatest?v
  1. A. \(\frac{-17}{24}\)
  2. B. \(\frac{-13}{16}\)
  3. C. \(\frac{7}{-8}\)
  4. D. \(\frac{-31}{32}\)
Solution

(A) \(\frac{-17}{24}\)
Hint:
LCM of 24, 16, 8, 32 = 8 × 2 × 3 × 2 = 96
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∴ \(\frac{-17}{24}\) is the greatest number
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Answer:

(A) \(\frac{-17}{24}\)
Hint:
LCM of 24, 16, 8, 32 = 8 × 2 × 3 × 2 = 96
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∴ \(\frac{-17}{24}\) is the greatest number
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Q.15The sum of the digits of the denominator in the simplest form of is \(\frac{112}{528}\) is _________ . (D )7v
  1. A. 4
  2. B. 5
  3. C. 6
Solution

(C) 6
Hint:
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Sum of digits in the denominator = 3 + 3 = 6
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Answer:

(C) 6
Hint:
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Q.1Fill in the blanks: (i) The value of \(\frac{-5}{12}+\frac{7}{15}\) = ________ .v
Solution

\(\frac{1}{20}\)
(ii) The value of \(\left(\frac{-3}{6}\right) \times\left(\frac{18}{-9}\right)\) is = ________ .
1
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(iii) The value of \(\left(\frac{-15}{23}\right) \div\left(\frac{30}{-46}\right)\) is ________ .
1
(iv) The rational number ________ does not have a reciprocal.
0
(v) The multiplicative inverse of -1 is ________ .
-1

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{20}\)
(ii) The value of \(\left(\frac{-3}{6}\right) \times\left(\frac{18}{-9}\right)\) is = ________ .
1
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(iii) The value of \(\left(\frac{-15}{23}\right) \div\left(\frac{30}{-46}\right)\) is ________ .
1
(iv) The rational number ________ does not have a reciprocal.
0
(v) The multiplicative inverse of -1 is ________ .
-1

Q.2Say True or False (i) All rational numbers have an additive inverse.v
Solution

True
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(ii) The rational numbers that are equal to their additive inverses are 0 and -1.
False
(iii) The additive inverse of \(\frac{-11}{-17}\) is \(\frac{11}{17}\)
False
(iv) The rational number which is its own reciprocal is -1.
True
(v) The multiplicative inverse exists for all rational numbers.
False

Answer:

True
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(ii) The rational numbers that are equal to their additive inverses are 0 and -1.
False
(iii) The additive inverse of \(\frac{-11}{-17}\) is \(\frac{11}{17}\)
False
(iv) The rational number which is its own reciprocal is -1.
True
(v) The multiplicative inverse exists for all rational numbers.
False

Q.3Find the sum (i) \(\frac{7}{5}+\frac{3}{5}\) (ii) \(\frac{7}{5}+\frac{5}{7}\) (iii) \(\frac{6}{5}+\left(\frac{-14}{15}\right)\) (iv) \(-4 \frac{2}{3}+7 \frac{5}{12}\)v
Solution

(i) \(\frac{7}{5}+\frac{3}{5}\)
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(ii) \(\frac{7}{5}+\frac{5}{7}\)
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(iii) \(\frac{6}{5}+\left(\frac{-14}{15}\right)\)
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(iv) \(-4 \frac{2}{3}+7 \frac{5}{12}\)
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Answer:

(i) \(\frac{7}{5}+\frac{3}{5}\)
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(ii) \(\frac{7}{5}+\frac{5}{7}\)
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(iii) \(\frac{6}{5}+\left(\frac{-14}{15}\right)\)
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(iv) \(-4 \frac{2}{3}+7 \frac{5}{12}\)
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Q.4Subtract \(\frac{-8}{44}\) from \(\frac{-17}{11}\)v
Solution

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Q.6Divide (i) \(\frac{-21}{5}\) by \(\frac{-7}{-10}\) (ii) \(\frac{-3}{13}\) by -3 (iii) -2 by \(\frac{-6}{15}\)v
Solution

(i) \(\frac{-21}{5}\) by \(\frac{-7}{-10}\)
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(ii) \(\frac{-3}{13}\) by -3
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(iii) -2 by \(\frac{-6}{15}\)
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Answer:

(i) \(\frac{-21}{5}\) by \(\frac{-7}{-10}\)
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(ii) \(\frac{-3}{13}\) by -3
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(iii) -2 by \(\frac{-6}{15}\)
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Q.7Find (a + b) ÷ (a – b) if (i) a = \(\frac{1}{2}\), b = \(\frac{2}{3}\) (ii) a = \(\frac{-3}{5}\), b = \(\frac{2}{15}\)v
Solution

(i) a = \(\frac{1}{2}\), b = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
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(ii) a = \(\frac{-3}{5}\), b = \(\frac{2}{15}\)
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Answer:

(i) a = \(\frac{1}{2}\), b = \(\frac{2}{3}\)
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(ii) a = \(\frac{-3}{5}\), b = \(\frac{2}{15}\)
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Q.8Simplify \(\frac{1}{2}+\left(\frac{3}{2}-\frac{2}{5}\right) \div \frac{3}{10} \times 3\) and show that it is a rational number between 11 and 12.v
Solution

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Answer:

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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.2

Q.10A student had multiplied a number by \(\frac{4}{3}\) instead of dividing it by \(\frac{4}{3}\) and got 70 more than the correct answer. Find the number.v
Solution

Let the number = a
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.2
Objective Type Questions

Answer:

Let the number = a
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.2
Objective Type Questions

Q.11The standard form of the sum \(\) is ________ .v
  1. A. 1
  2. B. \(\frac{-1}{2}\)
  3. C. \(\frac{1}{12}\)
  4. D. \(\frac{1}{22}\)
Solution

1
Hint:
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Answer:

1
Hint:
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Q.14\(\) = _______ .v
  1. A. \(\frac{5}{8}\)
  2. B. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  3. C. \(\frac{15}{32}\)
  4. D. \(\frac{15}{16}\)
Solution

(D) \(\frac{15}{16}\)
Hint:
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.2

Answer:

(D) \(\frac{15}{16}\)
Hint:
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.2

Q.15Which of these rational number which have additive inverse?v
  1. A. 7
  2. B. \(\frac{-5}{7}\)
  3. C. 0
  4. D. all of these
Solution

(D) all of these
Hint:
Additive inverse of 7 is -7
Additive inverse of \(\frac{-5}{7}\) is \(\frac{5}{7}\)
Additive inverse of 0 is 0
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Answer:

(D) all of these
Hint:
Additive inverse of 7 is -7
Additive inverse of \(\frac{-5}{7}\) is \(\frac{5}{7}\)
Additive inverse of 0 is 0
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Q.1Verify the closure property for addition and multiplication for the rational numbers \(\frac{-5}{7}\) and \(\frac{8}{9}\).v
Solution

closure property for addition
Let a = \(\frac{-5}{7}\) and b = \(\frac{8}{9}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 1
∴ Closure property is true for addition of rational numbers.
Closure property for multiplication
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 2
∴ Closure property is true for rnultiplìcation of rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Answer:

closure property for addition
Let a = \(\frac{-5}{7}\) and b = \(\frac{8}{9}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 1
∴ Closure property is true for addition of rational numbers.
Closure property for multiplication
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 2
∴ Closure property is true for rnultiplìcation of rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Q.2Verify the commutative property for addition and multiplication for the rational numbers \(\frac{-10}{11}\) and \(\frac{-8{33}\).v
Solution

Let a = \(\frac{-10}{11}\) and \(\frac{-8{33}\) be the given rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 3
From (1) and (2)
a + b = b + a and hence additionis commutative for rational numbers
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 4
From (3) and (4) a × b = b × a
Hence multiplication is commutative for rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Answer:

Let a = \(\frac{-10}{11}\) and \(\frac{-8{33}\) be the given rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 3
From (1) and (2)
a + b = b + a and hence additionis commutative for rational numbers
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 4
From (3) and (4) a × b = b × a
Hence multiplication is commutative for rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Q.3Verify the associative property for addition and multiplication for the rational numbers \(\frac{-7}{9}, \frac{5}{6}\) and \(\frac{-4}{3}\).v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 5
From (1) and (2), (a + b) + c = a + (b + c) is true for rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 7
From (1) and (2) (a × b) × c = (a × b) × c is true for rational numbers.
Thus associative property.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 5
From (1) and (2), (a + b) + c = a + (b + c) is true for rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 7
From (1) and (2) (a × b) × c = (a × b) × c is true for rational numbers.
Thus associative property.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Q.4Verify the distributive property a × (b + c) = (a × b) + (a + c) for the rational numbers a = \(\frac{-1}{2}\), b = \(\frac{2}{3}\) and c = \(\frac{-5}{6}\).v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 7
From (1) and (2) we have a × (b + c) = (a × b) + (a × c) is true
Hence multiplication is distributive over addition for rational numbers Q.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 7
From (1) and (2) we have a × (b + c) = (a × b) + (a × c) is true
Hence multiplication is distributive over addition for rational numbers Q.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Q.5Verify the identity property for addition and multiplication for the rational numbers \(\frac{15}{19}\) and \(\frac{-18}{25}\).v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 8
Identify property for addition verified.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 9
Identify property for multiplication verified.

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 8
Identify property for addition verified.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 9
Identify property for multiplication verified.

Q.6Verify the additive and multiplicative inverse property for the rational numbers \(\frac{-7}{17}\) and \(\frac{17}{27}\).v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 10
Additive inverse for rational numbers verified.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 11
Mulplicative inverse for rational numbers verified.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3
Objective Type Questions

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 10
Additive inverse for rational numbers verified.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3 11
Mulplicative inverse for rational numbers verified.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3
Objective Type Questions

Q.7Closure property is not true for division of rational numbers because of the numberv
  1. A. 1
  2. B. 1
  3. C. 0
  4. D. \(\frac { 1 }{ 2 }\)
Solution

(C) 0

Answer:

(C) 0

Q.8\(\frac{1}{2}-\left(\frac{3}{4}-\frac{5}{6}\right) \neq\left(\frac{1}{2}-\frac{3}{4}\right)-\frac{5}{6}\) illustrates that subtraction does not satisfy the ________ property for rational numbers.v
  1. A. commutative
  2. B. closure
  3. C. distributive
  4. D. associative
Solution

(D) associative
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Answer:

(D) associative
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Q.9Which of the following illustrates the inverse property for addition?v
  1. A. \(\frac{1}{8}-\frac{1}{8}=0\)
  2. B. \(\frac{1}{8}+\frac{1}{8}=\frac{1}{4}\)
  3. C. \(\frac{1}{8}+0=\frac{1}{8}\)
  4. D. \(\frac{1}{8}-0=\frac{1}{8}\)
Solution

(A) \(\frac{1}{8}-\frac{1}{8}=0\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Answer:

(A) \(\frac{1}{8}-\frac{1}{8}=0\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.3

Q.10\(\frac{3}{4} \times\left(\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{4}\right)=\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{2}-\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{1}{4}\) illustrates that multiplication is distributive overv
  1. A. addition
  2. B. subtraction
  3. C. multiplication
  4. D. division
Solution

(B) subtraction
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Answer:

(B) subtraction
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Q.1Fill in the blanks: (i) The ones digit in the square of 77 is ________ .v
Solution

9
(ii) The number of non-square numbers between 242 and 252 is ________ .
48
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
(iii) The number of perfect square numbers between 300 and 500 is ________ .
5
(iv) If a number has 5 or 6 digits in it, then its square root will have ________ digits.
3
(v) The value of Jii lies between integers ______ and ________ .
13, 14

Answer:

9
(ii) The number of non-square numbers between 242 and 252 is ________ .
48
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
(iii) The number of perfect square numbers between 300 and 500 is ________ .
5
(iv) If a number has 5 or 6 digits in it, then its square root will have ________ digits.
3
(v) The value of Jii lies between integers ______ and ________ .
13, 14

Q.2Say True or False: (i) When a square number ends in 6, its square root will have 6 in the unit’s place.v
Solution

True
(ii) A square number will not have odd number of zeros at the end.
True
(iii) The number of zeros in the square of 91000 is 9.
False
(iv) The square of 75 is 4925.
False
(v) The square root of 225 is 15.
True
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Answer:

True
(ii) A square number will not have odd number of zeros at the end.
True
(iii) The number of zeros in the square of 91000 is 9.
False
(iv) The square of 75 is 4925.
False
(v) The square root of 225 is 15.
True
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Q.3Find the square of the following numbers. (i) 17 (ii) 203 (iii) 1098v
Solution

(i) 17
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(ii) 203
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(iii) 1098
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 3
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Answer:

(i) 17
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 1
(ii) 203
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(iii) 1098
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Q.4Examine if each of the following is a perfect square. (i) 725 (ii) 190 (iii) 841 (iv) 1089v
Solution

(i) 725
725 = 5 × 5 × 29 = 5 2 × 29
Here the second prime factor 29 does not have a pair.
Hence 725 is not a perfect square number.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 4
(ii) 190
190 = 2 × 5 × 19
Here the factors 2, 5 and 9 does not have pairs.
Hence 190 is not a perfect square number.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 5
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
(iii) 841
841 = 29 × 29
Hence 841 is a perfect square
(vi) 1089
1089 = 3 × 3 × 11 × 11 = 33 × 33
Hence 1089 is a perfect square
The factors of 144 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 144.

Answer:

(i) 725
725 = 5 × 5 × 29 = 5 2 × 29
Here the second prime factor 29 does not have a pair.
Hence 725 is not a perfect square number.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 4
(ii) 190
190 = 2 × 5 × 19
Here the factors 2, 5 and 9 does not have pairs.
Hence 190 is not a perfect square number.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 5
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
(iii) 841
841 = 29 × 29
Hence 841 is a perfect square
(vi) 1089
1089 = 3 × 3 × 11 × 11 = 33 × 33
Hence 1089 is a perfect square
The factors of 144 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 144.

Q.5Find the square root by prime factorisation method. (i) 144 (ii) 256 (iii) 784 (iv) 1156 (v) 4761 (vi) 9025v
Solution

(i) 144
144 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
√144 = 2 × 2 × 3 = 12
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
(ii) 256
256 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
√256 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16
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(iii) 784
784 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 × 7
√784 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 × 7 = 28
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(iv) 1156
1156 = 2 × 2 × 17 × 17
1156 = 2 2 × 17 2
1156 = (2 × 17) 2
∴ \(\sqrt{1156}\) = \(\sqrt{(2 \times 17)^{2}}\) = 2 × 17 = 34
∴ \(\sqrt{1156}\) = 34
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
(v) 4761
4761 = 3 × 3 × 23 × 23
4761 = 3 2 × 23 2
4761 = (3 × 23) 2
√4761 = \(\sqrt{(3 \times 23)^{2}}\)
√4761 = 3 × 23
√4761 = 69
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(vi) 9025
9025 = 5 × 5 × 19 × 19
9025 = 5 2 × 19 2
9025 = (5 × 19) 2
√925 = \(\sqrt{(5 \times 19)^{2}}\) = 5 × 19 = 95
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Answer:

(i) 144
144 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3
√144 = 2 × 2 × 3 = 12
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
(ii) 256
256 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2
√256 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16
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(iii) 784
784 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 × 7
√784 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 7 × 7 = 28
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 8
(iv) 1156
1156 = 2 × 2 × 17 × 17
1156 = 2 2 × 17 2
1156 = (2 × 17) 2
∴ \(\sqrt{1156}\) = \(\sqrt{(2 \times 17)^{2}}\) = 2 × 17 = 34
∴ \(\sqrt{1156}\) = 34
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
(v) 4761
4761 = 3 × 3 × 23 × 23
4761 = 3 2 × 23 2
4761 = (3 × 23) 2
√4761 = \(\sqrt{(3 \times 23)^{2}}\)
√4761 = 3 × 23
√4761 = 69
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(vi) 9025
9025 = 5 × 5 × 19 × 19
9025 = 5 2 × 19 2
9025 = (5 × 19) 2
√925 = \(\sqrt{(5 \times 19)^{2}}\) = 5 × 19 = 95
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Q.6Find the square root by long division method. (i) 1764 (ii) 6889 (iii) 11025 (iv) 17956 (v) 418609v
Solution

(i) 1764
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√1764 = 42
(ii) 6889
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√6889 = 83
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
(iii) 11025
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 14
√11025 = 105
(iv) 17956
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 15
√17956 = 134
(v) 418609
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 16
√418609 = 647
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
Roots Calculator is a free online tool that displays the roots of the given quadratic equation.

Answer:

(i) 1764
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 12
√1764 = 42
(ii) 6889
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 13
√6889 = 83
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
(iii) 11025
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 14
√11025 = 105
(iv) 17956
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 15
√17956 = 134
(v) 418609
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 16
√418609 = 647
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
Roots Calculator is a free online tool that displays the roots of the given quadratic equation.

Q.7Estimate the value of the following square roots to the nearest whole number: (i) √440 (ii) √800 (iii) √1020v
Solution

(i) √440
we have 20 2 = 400
21 2 = 441
∴ √440 ≃ 21
(ii) √800
we have 28 2 = 784
29 2 = 841
∴ √800 ≃ 28
(iii) √1020
we have 31 2 = 961
32 2 = 1024
∴ √1020 ≃ 32
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Answer:

(i) √440
we have 20 2 = 400
21 2 = 441
∴ √440 ≃ 21
(ii) √800
we have 28 2 = 784
29 2 = 841
∴ √800 ≃ 28
(iii) √1020
we have 31 2 = 961
32 2 = 1024
∴ √1020 ≃ 32
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Q.8Find the square root of the following decimal numbers and fractions. (i) 2.89 (ii) 67.24 (iii) 2.0164 (iv) \(\frac{144}{225}\) (v) \(7 \frac{18}{49}\)v
Solution

(i) 2.89
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√2.89 = 1.7
(ii) 67.24
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 18
√67.24 = 8.2
(iii) 2.0164
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 19
√2.0164 = 1.42
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(iv) \(\frac{144}{225}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 20
(v) \(7 \frac{18}{49}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 21
\(\sqrt{7 \frac{18}{49}}=2 \frac{5}{7}\)

Answer:

(i) 2.89
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√2.89 = 1.7
(ii) 67.24
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 18
√67.24 = 8.2
(iii) 2.0164
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 19
√2.0164 = 1.42
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(iv) \(\frac{144}{225}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 20
(v) \(7 \frac{18}{49}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 21
\(\sqrt{7 \frac{18}{49}}=2 \frac{5}{7}\)

Q.10Find the least number by which 1800 should be multiplied so that it becomes a perfect square. Also, find the square root of the perfect square thus obtained.v
Solution

We find 1800 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 5 × 2
= 2 2 × 3 2 × 5 2 × 2
Here the last factor 2 has no pair. So if we multiply 1800 by 2, then the number becomes a perfect square.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 23
∴ 1800 × 2 = 3600 is the required perfect square number.
∴ 3600 = 1800 × 2
3600 = 2 2 × 3 2 × 5 2 × 2 × 2
3600 = 2 2 × 3 2 × 5 2 × 2 2
= (2 × 3 × 5 × 2) 2
\(\sqrt{3600}=\sqrt{(2 \times 3 \times 5 \times 2)^{2}}\)
= 2 × 3 × 5 × 2 = 60
∴ √3600 = 60
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
Objective Type Questions

Answer:

We find 1800 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 5 × 5 × 2
= 2 2 × 3 2 × 5 2 × 2
Here the last factor 2 has no pair. So if we multiply 1800 by 2, then the number becomes a perfect square.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4 23
∴ 1800 × 2 = 3600 is the required perfect square number.
∴ 3600 = 1800 × 2
3600 = 2 2 × 3 2 × 5 2 × 2 × 2
3600 = 2 2 × 3 2 × 5 2 × 2 2
= (2 × 3 × 5 × 2) 2
\(\sqrt{3600}=\sqrt{(2 \times 3 \times 5 \times 2)^{2}}\)
= 2 × 3 × 5 × 2 = 60
∴ √3600 = 60
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4
Objective Type Questions

Q.11The square of 43 ends with the digit .v
  1. A. 9
  2. B. 6
  3. C. 4
  4. D. 3
Solution

(A) 9
Hint:
Ones digit = 3 × 3 = 9

Answer:

(A) 9
Hint:
Ones digit = 3 × 3 = 9

Q.12_______ is added to 24 2 to get 25 2 .v
  1. A. 4 2
  2. B. 5 2
  3. C. 6 2
  4. D. 7 2
Solution

(D) 7 2
Hint:
25 2 = 25 × 25 = 625
24 2 = 24 × 24 = 576
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Answer:

(D) 7 2
Hint:
25 2 = 25 × 25 = 625
24 2 = 24 × 24 = 576
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Q.13√48 is approximately equal to .v
  1. A. 5
  2. B. 6
  3. C. 7
  4. D. 8
Solution

(C) 7
Hint:
√49 = 7

Answer:

(C) 7
Hint:
√49 = 7

Q.14\(\sqrt{128}-\sqrt{98}+\sqrt{18}\)v
  1. A. √2
  2. B. √8
  3. C. √48
  4. D. √32
Solution

(D) √32
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.4

Answer:

(D) √32
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Q.15The number of digits in the square root of 123454321 is ______.v
  1. A. 4
  2. B. 5
  3. C. 6
  4. D. 7
Solution

(B) 5
Hint:
\(\frac{n+1}{2}=\frac{10}{2}=5\)
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Answer:

(B) 5
Hint:
\(\frac{n+1}{2}=\frac{10}{2}=5\)
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Q.1Fill in the blanks (i) The ones digits in the cube of 73 is __________ .v
Solution

7
(ii) The maximum number of digits in the cube of a two digit number is __________ .
6
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(iii) The smallest number to be added to 3333 to make it a perfect cube is __________ .
42
(iv) The cube root of 540×50 is __________ .
30
(v) The cube root of 0.000004913 is __________ .
0.017

Answer:

7
(ii) The maximum number of digits in the cube of a two digit number is __________ .
6
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5
(iii) The smallest number to be added to 3333 to make it a perfect cube is __________ .
42
(iv) The cube root of 540×50 is __________ .
30
(v) The cube root of 0.000004913 is __________ .
0.017

Q.2Say True or False. (i) The cube of 24 ends with the digit 4.v
Solution

True
(ii) Subtracting 103 from 1729 gives 93.
True
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5
(iii) The cube of 0.0012 is 0.000001728.
False
(iv) 79570 is not a perfect cube.
True
(v) The cube root of 250047 is 63.
True

Answer:

True
(ii) Subtracting 103 from 1729 gives 93.
True
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5
(iii) The cube of 0.0012 is 0.000001728.
False
(iv) 79570 is not a perfect cube.
True
(v) The cube root of 250047 is 63.
True

Q.3Show that 1944 is not a perfect cube.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 2
1944 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 1
= 2 3 × 3 3 × 3 × 3
There are two triplets to make further triplets we need one more 3.
∴ 1944 is not a perfect cube.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 2
1944 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 1
= 2 3 × 3 3 × 3 × 3
There are two triplets to make further triplets we need one more 3.
∴ 1944 is not a perfect cube.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5

Q.4Find the smallest number by which 10985 should be divided so that the quotient is a perfect cube.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 3
We have 10985 = 5 × 13 ×13 × 13
= 5 × 13 ×13 × 13
Here we have a triplet of 13 and we are left over with 5.
If we divide 10985 by 5, the new number will be a perfect cube.
∴ The required number is 5.

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 3
We have 10985 = 5 × 13 ×13 × 13
= 5 × 13 ×13 × 13
Here we have a triplet of 13 and we are left over with 5.
If we divide 10985 by 5, the new number will be a perfect cube.
∴ The required number is 5.

Q.5Find the smallest number by which 200 should be multiplied to make it a perfect cube.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 4
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 5
Grouping the prime factors of 200 as triplets, we are left with 5 × 5
We need one more 5 to make it a perfect cube.
So to make 200 a perfect cube multiply both sides by 5.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 6
1000 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 × 5 × 5 × 5
Now 1000 is a perfect cube.
∴ The required number is 5.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 4
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 5
Grouping the prime factors of 200 as triplets, we are left with 5 × 5
We need one more 5 to make it a perfect cube.
So to make 200 a perfect cube multiply both sides by 5.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 6
1000 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 × 5 × 5 × 5
Now 1000 is a perfect cube.
∴ The required number is 5.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5

Q.6Find the cube root 24 × 36 × 80 × 25.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 7
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 8

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 7
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 8

Q.7Find the cube root of 729 and 6859 prime factorisation.v
Solution

(i)
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= 3 × 3
\(\sqrt[3]{729}\) = 9
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5
(ii) \(\sqrt[3]{6859}\) = \(\sqrt[3]{19 \times 19 \times 19}\)
\(\sqrt[3]{6859}\) = 19

Answer:

(i)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 9
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 11
= 3 × 3
\(\sqrt[3]{729}\) = 9
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 10
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5
(ii) \(\sqrt[3]{6859}\) = \(\sqrt[3]{19 \times 19 \times 19}\)
\(\sqrt[3]{6859}\) = 19

Q.8What is the square root of cube root of 46656?v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 12
We have to find out \(\sqrt{(\sqrt[3]{46656})}\)
First we will find \(\sqrt[3]{46656}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 13
∴ The required number is 6.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 12
We have to find out \(\sqrt{(\sqrt[3]{46656})}\)
First we will find \(\sqrt[3]{46656}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 13
∴ The required number is 6.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5

Q.9If the cube of a squared number is 729, find the square root of that number.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 14
(729) 1/3 = 3 × 3 = 9
∴ The cube of 9 is 729.
9 = 3 × 3 [ie 3 is squared to get 9]
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 15
We have to find out √3,
√3 = 1.732
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 14
(729) 1/3 = 3 × 3 = 9
∴ The cube of 9 is 729.
9 = 3 × 3 [ie 3 is squared to get 9]
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5 15
We have to find out √3,
√3 = 1.732
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.5

Q.10Find two smallest perfect square numbers which when multiplied together gives a perfect cube number.v
Solution

Consider the numbers 2 2 and 4 2
The numbers are 4 and 16.
Their procluct 4 × 16 = 64
64 = 4 × 4 × 4
∴ The required square numbers are 4 and 16
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Consider the numbers 2 2 and 4 2
The numbers are 4 and 16.
Their procluct 4 × 16 = 64
64 = 4 × 4 × 4
∴ The required square numbers are 4 and 16
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Q.1Fill in the blanks. (i) (-1) even integer is __________ .v
Solution

1
(ii) For a ≠ 0, a 0 is __________ .
1
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(iii) 4 -3 × 5 -3 = __________ .
20 -3
(iv) (-2) -7 is = __________ .
\(\frac{-1}{128}\)
(v) \(\left(-\frac{1}{3}\right)^{-5}\) = _________ .
– 243

Answer:

1
(ii) For a ≠ 0, a 0 is __________ .
1
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6
(iii) 4 -3 × 5 -3 = __________ .
20 -3
(iv) (-2) -7 is = __________ .
\(\frac{-1}{128}\)
(v) \(\left(-\frac{1}{3}\right)^{-5}\) = _________ .
– 243

Q.2Say True or False: (i) If 8 x = \(\frac { 1 }{ 64 }\), the value of x is -2.v
Solution

True
(ii) The simplified form of \((256)^{\frac{-1}{4}} \times 4^{2}\) is \(\frac{1}{4}\).
True
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6
(iii) Using the power rule, \(\left(3^{7}\right)^{-2}\) = 3 5
True
(iv) The standard form of 2 × 10 -4 is 0.0002.
False
(v) The scientific form of 123.456 is 1.23456 × 10 -2 .
True

Answer:

True
(ii) The simplified form of \((256)^{\frac{-1}{4}} \times 4^{2}\) is \(\frac{1}{4}\).
True
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6
(iii) Using the power rule, \(\left(3^{7}\right)^{-2}\) = 3 5
True
(iv) The standard form of 2 × 10 -4 is 0.0002.
False
(v) The scientific form of 123.456 is 1.23456 × 10 -2 .
True

Q.6Simplify (i) (3 2 ) 3 × (2 × 3 5 ) -2 × (18) 2 (ii) \(\frac{9^{2} \times 7^{3} \times 2^{5}}{84^{3}}\) (iii) \(\frac{2^{8} \times 2187}{3^{5} \times 3^{2}}\)v
Solution

(i) (3 2 ) 3 × (2 × 3 5 ) -2 × (18) 2
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6 7
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6
(ii) \(\frac{9^{2} \times 7^{3} \times 2^{5}}{84^{3}}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6 8
(iii) \(\frac{2^{8} \times 2187}{3^{5} \times 3^{2}}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6 10
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6 9
= 2 8-5 × 3 7-5
= 2 3 × 3 2
= 8 × 9
= 72
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6

Answer:

(i) (3 2 ) 3 × (2 × 3 5 ) -2 × (18) 2
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6 7
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6
(ii) \(\frac{9^{2} \times 7^{3} \times 2^{5}}{84^{3}}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6 8
(iii) \(\frac{2^{8} \times 2187}{3^{5} \times 3^{2}}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6 10
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6 9
= 2 8-5 × 3 7-5
= 2 3 × 3 2
= 8 × 9
= 72
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Q.8Expand using exponents: (i) 6054.321 (ii) 897.14v
Solution

(i) 6054.321
6054.321 = (6 × 1000) + (0 × 100) + (5 × 10) + (4 × 10 0 ) + \(\frac{3}{10}+\frac{2}{100}+\frac{1}{1000}\)
= (6 × 10 3 ) + (5 × 10 1 ) + (4 × 10 0 ) + \(\frac{3}{10}+\frac{2}{100}+\frac{1}{1000}\)
= (6 × 10 3 ) + (5 × 10 1 ) + (4 × 10 0 ) + (3 × 10 -1 ) + (2 × 10 -2 ) + (1 × 10 -3 )
(ii) 897.14
= (8 × 100) + (9 × 10) + (7 × 10 0 ) + \(\frac{1}{10}+\frac{4}{100}\)
= (8 × 1o 2 ) +( 9 × 10 1 ) + (7 × 10 0 ) + \(\left(1 \times \frac{1}{10}\right)+\left(4 \times \frac{1}{100}\right)\)
= (8 × 10 3 ) + (9 × 10 3 ) + (7 × 10 0 ) + (1 × 10 -1 ) + (4 × 10 -2 )

Answer:

(i) 6054.321
6054.321 = (6 × 1000) + (0 × 100) + (5 × 10) + (4 × 10 0 ) + \(\frac{3}{10}+\frac{2}{100}+\frac{1}{1000}\)
= (6 × 10 3 ) + (5 × 10 1 ) + (4 × 10 0 ) + \(\frac{3}{10}+\frac{2}{100}+\frac{1}{1000}\)
= (6 × 10 3 ) + (5 × 10 1 ) + (4 × 10 0 ) + (3 × 10 -1 ) + (2 × 10 -2 ) + (1 × 10 -3 )
(ii) 897.14
= (8 × 100) + (9 × 10) + (7 × 10 0 ) + \(\frac{1}{10}+\frac{4}{100}\)
= (8 × 1o 2 ) +( 9 × 10 1 ) + (7 × 10 0 ) + \(\left(1 \times \frac{1}{10}\right)+\left(4 \times \frac{1}{100}\right)\)
= (8 × 10 3 ) + (9 × 10 3 ) + (7 × 10 0 ) + (1 × 10 -1 ) + (4 × 10 -2 )

Q.9Find the number is standard form: (i) 8 × 10 4 + 7 × 10 3 + 6 × 10 2 + 5 × 10 1 + 2 × 1 + 4 × 10 -2 + 7 × 10 -4 (ii) 5 × 10 3 + 5 × 10 1 + 5 × 10 -1 + 5 × 10 -3 (iii) The radius of a hydrogen atom is 2.5 × 10 -11 mv
Solution

(i) 8 × 10 4 + 7 × 10 3 + 6 × 10 2 + 5 × 10 1 + 2 × 1 + 4 × 10 -2 + 7 × 10 -4
= 8 × 10 4 + 7 × 10 3 + 6 × 10 2 + 5 × 10 1 + 2 × 1 + 4 × 10 -2 + 7 × 10 -4
= 8 × 10000 + 7 × 1000 + 6 × 100 + 5 × 10 + 2 × 1 + 4 × \(\frac{1}{100}\) + 7 × \(\frac{1}{10000}\)
= 80000 + 7000 + 600 + 50 + 2 + \(\frac{4}{100}\) + \(\frac{7}{10000}\)
= 87652.0407
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(ii) 5 × 10 3 + 5 × 10 1 + 5 × 10 -1 + 5 × 10 -3
= 5 × 10 3 + 5 × 10 1 + 5 × 10 -1 + 5 × 10 -3
= 5 × 1000 + 5 × 10 + 5 × \(\frac{1}{10}\) + 5 × \(\frac{1}{1000}\)
= 5000 + 50 + \(\frac{5}{10}+\frac{5}{1000}\) = 5050.505
(iii) The radius of a hydrogen atom is 2.5 10 -11 m
Radiys of a hydrogen atom = 2.5 × 10 -11 m
= \(2.5 \times \frac{1}{10^{11}} \mathrm{m}=\frac{2.5}{10^{11}} \mathrm{m}\)
= 0.000000000025 m

Answer:

(i) 8 × 10 4 + 7 × 10 3 + 6 × 10 2 + 5 × 10 1 + 2 × 1 + 4 × 10 -2 + 7 × 10 -4
= 8 × 10 4 + 7 × 10 3 + 6 × 10 2 + 5 × 10 1 + 2 × 1 + 4 × 10 -2 + 7 × 10 -4
= 8 × 10000 + 7 × 1000 + 6 × 100 + 5 × 10 + 2 × 1 + 4 × \(\frac{1}{100}\) + 7 × \(\frac{1}{10000}\)
= 80000 + 7000 + 600 + 50 + 2 + \(\frac{4}{100}\) + \(\frac{7}{10000}\)
= 87652.0407
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6
(ii) 5 × 10 3 + 5 × 10 1 + 5 × 10 -1 + 5 × 10 -3
= 5 × 10 3 + 5 × 10 1 + 5 × 10 -1 + 5 × 10 -3
= 5 × 1000 + 5 × 10 + 5 × \(\frac{1}{10}\) + 5 × \(\frac{1}{1000}\)
= 5000 + 50 + \(\frac{5}{10}+\frac{5}{1000}\) = 5050.505
(iii) The radius of a hydrogen atom is 2.5 10 -11 m
Radiys of a hydrogen atom = 2.5 × 10 -11 m
= \(2.5 \times \frac{1}{10^{11}} \mathrm{m}=\frac{2.5}{10^{11}} \mathrm{m}\)
= 0.000000000025 m

Q.10Write the following numbers in scientific notation: (i) 467800000000v
Solution

467800000000 = 4.678 × 10 11
(ii) 0.000001972
0.000001972 = 1.972 × 10 -6
(iii) 1642.398
1642.398 = 1.642398 × 10 3
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(iv) Earth’s volume is about 1,083,000,000,000 cubic kilometres
1,083,000,000,000
Earth’s volume = 1.083 110 × 10 2 cubic kilometres
(v) If you fill a bucket with dirt, the portion of the whole Earth that is in the bucket will be 0.00000000000000000000000 16 kg
Portion of earth in the bucket = 0.00000000000000000000000 16 kg
= 1.6 10 × 10 24 kg.
Objective Type Questions

Answer:

467800000000 = 4.678 × 10 11
(ii) 0.000001972
0.000001972 = 1.972 × 10 -6
(iii) 1642.398
1642.398 = 1.642398 × 10 3
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6
(iv) Earth’s volume is about 1,083,000,000,000 cubic kilometres
1,083,000,000,000
Earth’s volume = 1.083 110 × 10 2 cubic kilometres
(v) If you fill a bucket with dirt, the portion of the whole Earth that is in the bucket will be 0.00000000000000000000000 16 kg
Portion of earth in the bucket = 0.00000000000000000000000 16 kg
= 1.6 10 × 10 24 kg.
Objective Type Questions

Q.11By what number should (-4) -1 be multiplied so that the product becomes 10 -1 ?v
  1. A. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  2. B. \(\frac{-2}{5}\)
  3. C. \(\frac{5}{2}\)
  4. D. \(\frac{-5}{2}\)
Solution

(B) \(\frac{-2}{5}\)
Hint:
(-4) -1 = \(\left(-\frac{1}{4}\right)^{1}=\frac{-1}{4}\)
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6

Answer:

(B) \(\frac{-2}{5}\)
Hint:
(-4) -1 = \(\left(-\frac{1}{4}\right)^{1}=\frac{-1}{4}\)
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Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.6

Q.13Which is not correct?v
  1. A. \(\left(\frac{-1}{4}\right)^{2}\) = 4 -2
  2. B. \(\left(\frac{-1}{4}\right)^{2}=\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{4}\)
  3. C. \(\left(\frac{-1}{4}\right)^{2}\) = 16 -1
  4. D. \(-\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)^{2}\) = 16 -1
Solution

\(-\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)^{2}\) = 16 -1
Hint:
(-2) – 3 x (- 2) – 2 = (-2) – 3 – 2 = (-2) – 5 (\(-\frac { 1 }{ 2 }\))5 = \(-\frac { 1 }{ 32 }\)

Answer:

\(-\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)^{2}\) = 16 -1
Hint:
(-2) – 3 x (- 2) – 2 = (-2) – 3 – 2 = (-2) – 5 (\(-\frac { 1 }{ 2 }\))5 = \(-\frac { 1 }{ 32 }\)

Q.150.0000000002020 in scientific form is __________ .v
  1. A. 2.02 × 10 9
  2. B. 2.02 × 10 -9
  3. C. 2.02 × 10 -8
  4. D. 2.02 × 10 -10
Solution

(D) 2.02 × 10 -10
Hint:
0.0000000002020
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Answer:

(D) 2.02 × 10 -10
Hint:
0.0000000002020
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Q.2Mangalam buys a water jug of capacity 3\(\frac{4}{5}\) litre. If she buys another jug which is 2\(\frac{2}{3}\) times as large as the smaller jug, how many litre can the larger one hold?v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 2
Capacity of the small waterug = 3\(\frac{4}{5}\) litres.
Capacity of the big jug = \(2 \frac{2}{3}\) times the small one.
= \(2 \frac{2}{3} \times 3 \frac{4}{5}=\frac{8}{3} \times \frac{19}{5}=\frac{152}{15}\)
= \(\frac{2}{15}\) litres
Capacity of the large jug = \(\frac{2}{15}\) litres.

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 2
Capacity of the small waterug = 3\(\frac{4}{5}\) litres.
Capacity of the big jug = \(2 \frac{2}{3}\) times the small one.
= \(2 \frac{2}{3} \times 3 \frac{4}{5}=\frac{8}{3} \times \frac{19}{5}=\frac{152}{15}\)
= \(\frac{2}{15}\) litres
Capacity of the large jug = \(\frac{2}{15}\) litres.

Q.3Ravi multiplied \(\frac { 25 }{ 8 }\) and \(\frac { 16 }{ 5 }\) to obtain \(\frac { 400 }{ 120 }\). He says that the simplest form of this product is \(\frac { 10 }{ 3 }\) and Chandru says the answer in the simplest form is \(3 \frac{1}{3}\). Who is correct? (or) Are they both correct? Explain.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 3
∴ The product is \(\frac{400}{120}\) and its simplest form improper fraction is \(\frac{10}{3}\)
And mixed fraction is \(3 \frac{1}{3}\)
∴ Both are correct
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 3
∴ The product is \(\frac{400}{120}\) and its simplest form improper fraction is \(\frac{10}{3}\)
And mixed fraction is \(3 \frac{1}{3}\)
∴ Both are correct
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Q.4Find the length of a room whose area is \(\frac{153}{10}\) sq.m and whose breadth is \(2 \frac{11}{20}\)m.v
Solution

Length of the room × Breadth = Area of the room
Breadth of the room = \(2 \frac{11}{20}\) m
Area of the room = \(\frac{153}{10}\) sq.m
Length x \(2\frac{11}{20}\) = \(\frac{153}{10}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 4
Length of the room = 6 m

Answer:

Length of the room × Breadth = Area of the room
Breadth of the room = \(2 \frac{11}{20}\) m
Area of the room = \(\frac{153}{10}\) sq.m
Length x \(2\frac{11}{20}\) = \(\frac{153}{10}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 4
Length of the room = 6 m

Q.5There is a large square portrait of a leader that covers an area of 4489 cm 2 . 1f each side has a 2 cm liner, what would be its area?v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 5
Area of the square = 4489 cm 2
(side)2 = 4489 cm 2
(side)2 = 67 × 67
side = 67 2
Length of a side = 67
Length of a side with liner = 67 + 2 + 2 cm
= 71 cm
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 6
Area of the larger square = 71 × 71 cm 2
= 5041 cm 2
Area of the liner = Area of big square – Area of small square
= (5041 – 4489) cm 2
= 552 cm 2
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 5
Area of the square = 4489 cm 2
(side)2 = 4489 cm 2
(side)2 = 67 × 67
side = 67 2
Length of a side = 67
Length of a side with liner = 67 + 2 + 2 cm
= 71 cm
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 6
Area of the larger square = 71 × 71 cm 2
= 5041 cm 2
Area of the liner = Area of big square – Area of small square
= (5041 – 4489) cm 2
= 552 cm 2
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Q.6A greeting card has an area 90 cm 2 . Between what two whole numbers is the length of its side?v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 7
Area of the greeting card = 90 cm 2
(side) 2 = 90 cm 2
(side) 2 = 2 × 5 × 3 × 3 = 2 × 5 × 3 2
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 9
Side = 3\(\sqrt{2 \times 5}\)
side = 3√10 cm
side = 3 × 3.2cm
side = 9.6 cm
∴ Side lies between the whole numbers 9 and 10.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 8

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 7
Area of the greeting card = 90 cm 2
(side) 2 = 90 cm 2
(side) 2 = 2 × 5 × 3 × 3 = 2 × 5 × 3 2
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 9
Side = 3\(\sqrt{2 \times 5}\)
side = 3√10 cm
side = 3 × 3.2cm
side = 9.6 cm
∴ Side lies between the whole numbers 9 and 10.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 8

Q.7225 square shaped mosaic tiles, each of area 1 square decimetre exactly cover a square shaped verandah. How long is each side of the square shaped verandah?v
Solution

Area of one tile = 1 sq.decimeter
Area of 225 tiles = 225 sq.decimeter
225 square tiles exactly covers the square shaped verandah.
∴ Area of 225 tiles = Area of the verandah
Area of the verandah = 225 sq.decimeter
side × side = 15 × 15 sq.decimeter
side = 15 decimeters
Length of each side of verandah = 15 decimeters.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Answer:

Area of one tile = 1 sq.decimeter
Area of 225 tiles = 225 sq.decimeter
225 square tiles exactly covers the square shaped verandah.
∴ Area of 225 tiles = Area of the verandah
Area of the verandah = 225 sq.decimeter
side × side = 15 × 15 sq.decimeter
side = 15 decimeters
Length of each side of verandah = 15 decimeters.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Q.8If \(\sqrt[3]{1906624} \times \sqrt{x}\) = 31oo, find x.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 10

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 10

Q.10Give the answer in scientific notation: A human heart beats at an average of 80 beats per minute. How many times does it beat in i) an hour? ii) a day? iii) a year? iv) 100 years?v
Solution

Heart beat per minute = 80 beats
(i) an hour
One hour = 60 minutes
Heart beat in an hour = 60 × 80
= 4800
= 4.8 × 10 3
(ii) In a day
One day = 24 hours = 24 × 60 minutes
∴ Heart beat in one day = 24 × 60 × 80 = 24 × 4800 = 115200
= 1.152 × 10 5
(iii) a year
One year = 365 days = 365 × 24 hours = 365 × 24 × 60 minutes
∴ Heart beats in a year = 365 × 24 × 60 × 80
= 42048000
= 4.2048 × 10 7
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7
(iv) 100 years
Heart beats in one year = 4.2048 × 10 7
heart beats in 100 years = 4.2048 × 10 7 × 100 = 4.2048 × 10 7 × 10 2
= 4.2048 × 10 9
Challenging Problems:

Answer:

Heart beat per minute = 80 beats
(i) an hour
One hour = 60 minutes
Heart beat in an hour = 60 × 80
= 4800
= 4.8 × 10 3
(ii) In a day
One day = 24 hours = 24 × 60 minutes
∴ Heart beat in one day = 24 × 60 × 80 = 24 × 4800 = 115200
= 1.152 × 10 5
(iii) a year
One year = 365 days = 365 × 24 hours = 365 × 24 × 60 minutes
∴ Heart beats in a year = 365 × 24 × 60 × 80
= 42048000
= 4.2048 × 10 7
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7
(iv) 100 years
Heart beats in one year = 4.2048 × 10 7
heart beats in 100 years = 4.2048 × 10 7 × 100 = 4.2048 × 10 7 × 10 2
= 4.2048 × 10 9
Challenging Problems:

Q.11In a map, if 1 inch refers to 120 km, then find the distance between two cities B and C which are \(4\frac{1}{6}\) inches and \(3\frac{1}{3}\) inches from the city A which lies between the cities B and C.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 11
1 inch = 120 km
Distance between A and B = \(4\frac{1}{6}\)
Distance between A and C = \(3\frac{1}{3}\)
∴ Distance between B and C = \(4 \frac{1}{6}+3 \frac{1}{3}\) inches
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 12
1 inch = 120km
∴ \(\frac{45}{6}\) inches = \(\frac{45}{6}\) × 120 km = 900 km
Distance between B and C = 900 km
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 11
1 inch = 120 km
Distance between A and B = \(4\frac{1}{6}\)
Distance between A and C = \(3\frac{1}{3}\)
∴ Distance between B and C = \(4 \frac{1}{6}+3 \frac{1}{3}\) inches
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 12
1 inch = 120km
∴ \(\frac{45}{6}\) inches = \(\frac{45}{6}\) × 120 km = 900 km
Distance between B and C = 900 km
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Q.12Give an example and verify each of the following statements. (i) The collection of all non-zero rational numbers is closed under division.v
Solution

let a = \(\frac{5}{6}\) and b = \(\frac{-4}{3}\) be two non zero rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 13
∴ Collection of non-zero rational numbers are closed under division.
(ii) Subtraction is not commutative for rational numbers.
let a = \(\frac{1}{2}\) and b = \(-\frac{5}{6}\) be two rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 14
a – b ≠ b – a
∴ Subtraction is not commutative for rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7
(iii) Division is not associative for rational numbers.
Let a = \(\frac{2}{5}\), b = \(\frac{6}{5}\), c = \(\frac{3}{5}\) be three rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 15
a ÷ (b ÷ c) ≠ (a ÷ b) ÷ c
∴ Division is not associative for rational numbers.
(iv) Distributive property of multiplication over subtraction is true for rational numbers. That is, a (b – c) = ab – ac.
Let a = \(\frac{2}{9}\), b = \(\frac{3}{6}\), c = \(\frac{1}{3}\) be three rational numbers.
To prove a × (b – c) = ab – bc
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 16
∴ From (1) and (2)
a × (b – c) = ab – bc
∴ Distributivity of multiplication over subtraction is true for rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7
(v) The mean of two rational numbers is rational and lies between them.
Let a = \(\frac{2}{11}\) and b = \(\frac{5}{6}\) be two rational numbers
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 17
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 18
∴ The mean lies between the given rational numbers \(\frac{2}{11}\) and \(\frac{5}{6}\)

Answer:

let a = \(\frac{5}{6}\) and b = \(\frac{-4}{3}\) be two non zero rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 13
∴ Collection of non-zero rational numbers are closed under division.
(ii) Subtraction is not commutative for rational numbers.
let a = \(\frac{1}{2}\) and b = \(-\frac{5}{6}\) be two rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 14
a – b ≠ b – a
∴ Subtraction is not commutative for rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7
(iii) Division is not associative for rational numbers.
Let a = \(\frac{2}{5}\), b = \(\frac{6}{5}\), c = \(\frac{3}{5}\) be three rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 15
a ÷ (b ÷ c) ≠ (a ÷ b) ÷ c
∴ Division is not associative for rational numbers.
(iv) Distributive property of multiplication over subtraction is true for rational numbers. That is, a (b – c) = ab – ac.
Let a = \(\frac{2}{9}\), b = \(\frac{3}{6}\), c = \(\frac{1}{3}\) be three rational numbers.
To prove a × (b – c) = ab – bc
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 16
∴ From (1) and (2)
a × (b – c) = ab – bc
∴ Distributivity of multiplication over subtraction is true for rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7
(v) The mean of two rational numbers is rational and lies between them.
Let a = \(\frac{2}{11}\) and b = \(\frac{5}{6}\) be two rational numbers
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 17
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 18
∴ The mean lies between the given rational numbers \(\frac{2}{11}\) and \(\frac{5}{6}\)

Q.13If \(\frac { 1 }{ 4 }\) of a ragi adai weighs 120 grams, what will be the weight of \(\frac { 2 }{ 3 }\) of the same ragi adai ?v
Solution

Let the weight of 1 ragi adai = x grams
given \(\frac { 1 }{ 4 }\) of x = 120gm
\(\frac { 1 }{ 4 }\) × x = 120
x = 120 × 4
x = 480gm
∴ \(\frac { 2 }{ 3 }\) of the adai = \(\frac { 2 }{ 3 }\) × 480 gm = 2 × 160 gm = 320gm
\(\frac { 2 }{ 3 }\) of the weight of adai = 320gm
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Answer:

Let the weight of 1 ragi adai = x grams
given \(\frac { 1 }{ 4 }\) of x = 120gm
\(\frac { 1 }{ 4 }\) × x = 120
x = 120 × 4
x = 480gm
∴ \(\frac { 2 }{ 3 }\) of the adai = \(\frac { 2 }{ 3 }\) × 480 gm = 2 × 160 gm = 320gm
\(\frac { 2 }{ 3 }\) of the weight of adai = 320gm
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Q.14If p + 2q =18 and pq = 40, find \(\frac{2}{p}+\frac{1}{q}\)v
Solution

Given p + 2q = 18 ……… (1)
pq = 40 ……… (2)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 19

Answer:

Given p + 2q = 18 ……… (1)
pq = 40 ……… (2)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 19

Q.17A group of 1536 cadets wanted to have a parade forming a square design. Is it possible? If it is not possible, how many more cadets would be required?v
Solution

Number of cadets to form square design
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 23
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 24
The numbers 2 and 3 are unpaired
∴ It is impossible to have the parade forming square design with 1536 cadets.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 25
39 × 39 = 1521
Also 40 × 40 = 1600
∴ We have to add (1600 – 1536) = 64 to make 1536 a perfect square.
∴ 64 more cadets would be required to form the square design.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Answer:

Number of cadets to form square design
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 23
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 24
The numbers 2 and 3 are unpaired
∴ It is impossible to have the parade forming square design with 1536 cadets.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 25
39 × 39 = 1521
Also 40 × 40 = 1600
∴ We have to add (1600 – 1536) = 64 to make 1536 a perfect square.
∴ 64 more cadets would be required to form the square design.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Q.18Evaluate: \(\sqrt{286225}\) and use it to compute \(\sqrt{2862.25}+\sqrt{28.6225}\)v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 26

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7 26

Q.19Simplify: (3.769 × 10 5 ) + (4.21 × 10 5 )v
Solution

(3.769 × 10 5 ) + (4.21 × 10 5 ) = 3,76,900 + 4,21,000
= 7,97,000
= 7.979 × 10 5
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Answer:

(3.769 × 10 5 ) + (4.21 × 10 5 ) = 3,76,900 + 4,21,000
= 7,97,000
= 7.979 × 10 5
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers Ex 1.7

Q.20Order the following from the least to the greatest: 16 25 , 8 100 , 3 500 , 4 400 , 2 600v
Solution

16 25 = (2 4 ) 25 = 2 100
8 100 = (2 3 ) 100 = 2 300
4 400 = (2 2 ) 400 = 2 800
2 600 = 2 600
Comparing the powers we have.
2 100 < 2 300 < 2 600 < 2 800
∴ The required order: 16 25 , 8 100 , 3 500 , 4 400 , 2 600
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Answer:

16 25 = (2 4 ) 25 = 2 100
8 100 = (2 3 ) 100 = 2 300
4 400 = (2 2 ) 400 = 2 800
2 600 = 2 600
Comparing the powers we have.
2 100 < 2 300 < 2 600 < 2 800
∴ The required order: 16 25 , 8 100 , 3 500 , 4 400 , 2 600
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Q.1The simplest form of \(\frac{125}{200}\) isv
Solution

\(\frac{125}{200}=\frac{125 \div 25}{200 \div 25}=\frac{5}{8}\)
= \(\frac{5}{8}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions

Answer:

\(\frac{125}{200}=\frac{125 \div 25}{200 \div 25}=\frac{5}{8}\)
= \(\frac{5}{8}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions

Q.2Which of the following is not an equivalent fraction of \(\frac{8}{12}\) ?v
  1. A. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  2. B. \(\frac{16}{24}\)
  3. C. \(\frac{32}{60}\)
  4. D. \(\frac{24}{36}\)
Solution

(C) \(\frac{32}{60}\)
\(\frac{8}{12}=\frac{8+4}{12 \div 4}=\frac{2}{3}\)
\(\frac{8}{12}=\frac{8 \times 2}{12 \times 2}=\frac{16}{24}\)
\(\frac{8}{12}=\frac{8 \times 3}{12 \times 3}=\frac{24}{36}\)
But \(\frac{32}{60}=\frac{32 \div 5}{60 \div 5}=\frac{6.4}{12}\)
∴ \(\frac{32}{60}\) is not equivalent fraction of \(\frac{8}{12}\)

Answer:

(C) \(\frac{32}{60}\)
\(\frac{8}{12}=\frac{8+4}{12 \div 4}=\frac{2}{3}\)
\(\frac{8}{12}=\frac{8 \times 2}{12 \times 2}=\frac{16}{24}\)
\(\frac{8}{12}=\frac{8 \times 3}{12 \times 3}=\frac{24}{36}\)
But \(\frac{32}{60}=\frac{32 \div 5}{60 \div 5}=\frac{6.4}{12}\)
∴ \(\frac{32}{60}\) is not equivalent fraction of \(\frac{8}{12}\)

Q.4Add the fractions : \(\frac{3}{5}+\frac{5}{8}+\frac{7}{10}\).v
Solution

LCM of 5, 8, 10 = 5 × 2 × 4
= 40
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 2
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 3

Answer:

LCM of 5, 8, 10 = 5 × 2 × 4
= 40
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 2
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 3

Q.7Divide \(\frac{7}{36}\) by \(\frac{35}{81}\).v
Solution

\(\frac{7}{36}+\frac{35}{81}=\frac{7}{36} \times \frac{81}{35}=\frac{9}{20}\)

Answer:

\(\frac{7}{36}+\frac{35}{81}=\frac{7}{36} \times \frac{81}{35}=\frac{9}{20}\)

Q.9In a city \(\frac{7}{20}\) of the population are women and \(\frac{1}{4}\) are children. Find the fraction of the population of men.v
Solution

Let the total population = 1
Population of men = Total population – Women – Children
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 7
∴ Population of men = \(\frac{2}{5}\)

Answer:

Let the total population = 1
Population of men = Total population – Women – Children
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 7
∴ Population of men = \(\frac{2}{5}\)

Q.10Represent \(\left(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{4}\right)\) by a diagram.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 8
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
Try These (Text Book Page No. 3)

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 8
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
Try These (Text Book Page No. 3)

Q.1Is the number -7 a rational number? Why?v
Solution

A rational number, Because – 7 = \(\frac{-14}{2}=\frac{p}{q}\)

Answer:

A rational number, Because – 7 = \(\frac{-14}{2}=\frac{p}{q}\)

Q.2Write any 6 rational numbers between 0 and 1.v
Solution

\(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{7}\)
Try These (Text Book Page No. 4)
That’s literally all there is to it! 1/8 as a decimal is 0.125.
Write the decimal forms of the following rational numbers:

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{7}\)
Try These (Text Book Page No. 4)
That’s literally all there is to it! 1/8 as a decimal is 0.125.
Write the decimal forms of the following rational numbers:

Q.3\(\frac{486}{1000}\)v
Solution

\(\frac{486}{1000}\) = 0.486

Answer:

\(\frac{486}{1000}\) = 0.486

Q.1Which of the following pairs represents equivalent rational numbers? (i) \(\frac{-6}{4}, \frac{18}{-12}\) (ii) \(\frac{-4}{-20}, \frac{1}{-5}\) (iii) \(\frac{-12}{-17}, \frac{60}{85}\)v
Solution

(i) \(\frac{-6}{4}, \frac{18}{-12}\)
\(\frac{-6}{4}=\frac{-6 \times 3}{4 \times 3}=\frac{-18}{12}\)
∴ \(\frac{-6}{4}\) equivalent to \(\frac{-18}{12}\)
(ii) \(\frac{-4}{-20}, \frac{1}{-5}\)
\(\frac{-4}{-20}=\frac{-4 \div(-4)}{-20 \div(-4)}=\frac{1}{5} \neq-\frac{1}{5}\)
∴ \(\frac{-4}{-20}\) equivalent to \(\frac{1}{-5}\)
(iii) \(\frac{-12}{-17}, \frac{60}{85}\)
\(\frac{-12}{-17}=\frac{-12 x-5}{-17 x-5}=\frac{60}{85}\)
∴ \(\frac{-12}{-17}\) equivalent to \(\frac{60}{85}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions

Answer:

(i) \(\frac{-6}{4}, \frac{18}{-12}\)
\(\frac{-6}{4}=\frac{-6 \times 3}{4 \times 3}=\frac{-18}{12}\)
∴ \(\frac{-6}{4}\) equivalent to \(\frac{-18}{12}\)
(ii) \(\frac{-4}{-20}, \frac{1}{-5}\)
\(\frac{-4}{-20}=\frac{-4 \div(-4)}{-20 \div(-4)}=\frac{1}{5} \neq-\frac{1}{5}\)
∴ \(\frac{-4}{-20}\) equivalent to \(\frac{1}{-5}\)
(iii) \(\frac{-12}{-17}, \frac{60}{85}\)
\(\frac{-12}{-17}=\frac{-12 x-5}{-17 x-5}=\frac{60}{85}\)
∴ \(\frac{-12}{-17}\) equivalent to \(\frac{60}{85}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions

Q.2Find the standard form of (i) \(\frac{36}{-96}\) (ii) \(\frac{-56}{-72}\) (iii) \(\frac{27}{18}\)v
Solution

(i) \(\frac{36}{-96}\)
= \(\frac{-36 \div 12}{96 \div 12}=\frac{-3}{8}\)
(ii) \(\frac{-56}{-72}\)
= \(\frac{-56 \div(-8)}{-72 \div(-8)}=\frac{7}{9}\)
(iii) \(\frac{27}{18}\)
= \(1 \frac{9}{18}=1 \frac{1}{2}\)

Answer:

(i) \(\frac{36}{-96}\)
= \(\frac{-36 \div 12}{96 \div 12}=\frac{-3}{8}\)
(ii) \(\frac{-56}{-72}\)
= \(\frac{-56 \div(-8)}{-72 \div(-8)}=\frac{7}{9}\)
(iii) \(\frac{27}{18}\)
= \(1 \frac{9}{18}=1 \frac{1}{2}\)

Q.3Mark the following rational numbers on a number line. (i) \(\frac{-2}{3}\)v
Solution

\(\frac{-2}{3}\) lies betveen 0 and -1.
T?ìe unit part between O and —lis divided into 3 equal parts and second part is taken.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 15
(ii) \(\frac{-8}{-5}\)
\(\frac{-8}{-5}\) = \(1 \frac{3}{5}\)
\(1 \frac{3}{5}\) lies between I and 2, The unit part between I and 2 is divided into 5 equal parts and the third part is taken.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 16
(iii) \(\frac{5}{-4}\)
\(\frac{5}{-4}\) = \(-\frac{5}{4}\) = \(-1 \frac{1}{4}\)
\(-1 \frac{1}{4}\) lies between -1 and -2. The unit part between -1 and -2 is divided into four equal parts and the first part is taken.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 17
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
Think (Text Book Page No. 15)
Is zero a rational number? If so, what is its additive inverse
Yes zero a rational number Additive inverse of zero is zero.
Think (Text Book Page No. 16)
What is the multiplicative inverse of 1 and -1?
Multiplicative inverse of 1 is 1 and -1 is -1.
Try These (Text Book Page No. 16)
Divide
(i) \(\frac{-7}{3}\) by 5
(ii) 5 by \(\frac{-7}{3}\)
(iii) \(\frac{-7}{3}\) by \(\frac{35}{6}\)
(i) \(\frac{-7}{3}\) by 5
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 18
(ii) 5 by \(\frac{-7}{3}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 19
(iii) \(\frac{-7}{3}\) by \(\frac{35}{6}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 20
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
Try These (Text Book Page No. 20)
The closure property on integers holds for subtraction and not for division. What about rational numbers? Verify.
Let 0 and \(\frac{1}{2}\) te two rational numbers 0 – \(\frac{1}{2}\) = –\(\frac{1}{2}\) is a rational numter
∴ Closure property for subtraction holds for rational numbers.
But consider the two rational number \(\frac{5}{2}\) and 0.
\(\frac{5}{2}\) + 0 = \(\frac{5}{2 \times 0}=\frac{5}{0}\)
Here denominator = 0 and it is not a rational number.
∴ Closure property is not true for division of rational numbers.
Try These (Text Book Page No. 22)
(i) Is \(\frac{3}{5}-\frac{7}{8}=\frac{7}{8}-\frac{3}{5}\) ?
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 21
LHS ≠ RHS
∴ \(\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{7}{8}\) ≠ \(\frac{7}{8}-\frac{3}{5}\)
∴ Subtraction of rational numbers is not commutative.
(ii) \(\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{7}{8}=\frac{7}{8} \div \frac{5}{3}\)? So, what do you conclude?
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 22
LHS ≠ RHS
∴ \(\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{7}{8}\) ≠ \(\frac{7}{8} \div \frac{5}{3}\)
∴ Commutative property not hold good br division of rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
Try This (Text Book Page No. 22)
Check whether associative property holds for subtraction and division.
Consider for rational numbers \(\frac{2}{3}, \frac{1}{2}\) and \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 23
∴ Associative property not holds for subraction of rational numbers
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 24
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 25
∴ Associative property not holds for division of rational numbers
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
Try This (Text Book Page No. 25)

Answer:

\(\frac{-2}{3}\) lies betveen 0 and -1.
T?ìe unit part between O and —lis divided into 3 equal parts and second part is taken.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 15
(ii) \(\frac{-8}{-5}\)
\(\frac{-8}{-5}\) = \(1 \frac{3}{5}\)
\(1 \frac{3}{5}\) lies between I and 2, The unit part between I and 2 is divided into 5 equal parts and the third part is taken.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 16
(iii) \(\frac{5}{-4}\)
\(\frac{5}{-4}\) = \(-\frac{5}{4}\) = \(-1 \frac{1}{4}\)
\(-1 \frac{1}{4}\) lies between -1 and -2. The unit part between -1 and -2 is divided into four equal parts and the first part is taken.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 17
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
Think (Text Book Page No. 15)
Is zero a rational number? If so, what is its additive inverse
Yes zero a rational number Additive inverse of zero is zero.
Think (Text Book Page No. 16)
What is the multiplicative inverse of 1 and -1?
Multiplicative inverse of 1 is 1 and -1 is -1.
Try These (Text Book Page No. 16)
Divide
(i) \(\frac{-7}{3}\) by 5
(ii) 5 by \(\frac{-7}{3}\)
(iii) \(\frac{-7}{3}\) by \(\frac{35}{6}\)
(i) \(\frac{-7}{3}\) by 5
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 18
(ii) 5 by \(\frac{-7}{3}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 19
(iii) \(\frac{-7}{3}\) by \(\frac{35}{6}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 20
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
Try These (Text Book Page No. 20)
The closure property on integers holds for subtraction and not for division. What about rational numbers? Verify.
Let 0 and \(\frac{1}{2}\) te two rational numbers 0 – \(\frac{1}{2}\) = –\(\frac{1}{2}\) is a rational numter
∴ Closure property for subtraction holds for rational numbers.
But consider the two rational number \(\frac{5}{2}\) and 0.
\(\frac{5}{2}\) + 0 = \(\frac{5}{2 \times 0}=\frac{5}{0}\)
Here denominator = 0 and it is not a rational number.
∴ Closure property is not true for division of rational numbers.
Try These (Text Book Page No. 22)
(i) Is \(\frac{3}{5}-\frac{7}{8}=\frac{7}{8}-\frac{3}{5}\) ?
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 21
LHS ≠ RHS
∴ \(\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{7}{8}\) ≠ \(\frac{7}{8}-\frac{3}{5}\)
∴ Subtraction of rational numbers is not commutative.
(ii) \(\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{7}{8}=\frac{7}{8} \div \frac{5}{3}\)? So, what do you conclude?
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 22
LHS ≠ RHS
∴ \(\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{7}{8}\) ≠ \(\frac{7}{8} \div \frac{5}{3}\)
∴ Commutative property not hold good br division of rational numbers.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
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Check whether associative property holds for subtraction and division.
Consider for rational numbers \(\frac{2}{3}, \frac{1}{2}\) and \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 23
∴ Associative property not holds for subraction of rational numbers
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 24
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 25
∴ Associative property not holds for division of rational numbers
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
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Q.1Observe that, \(\frac{1}{1.2}+\frac{1}{2.3}=\frac{2}{3}\) \(\frac{1}{1.2}+\frac{1}{2.3}+\frac{1}{3.4}=\frac{3}{4}\) \(\frac{1}{1.2}+\frac{1}{2.3}+\frac{1}{3.4}+\frac{1}{4.5}=\frac{4}{5}\) Use your reasoning skills, to find the sum of the first 7 numbers in the pattern given above.v
Solution

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 26
Think (Text Book Page No. 26)

Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 26
Think (Text Book Page No. 26)

Q.1Is the square of a prime number, prime?v
Solution

No, the square of a prime number ‘P’ has at Least 3 divisors 1, P and P 2 . But a prime number is a number which has only two divisors, 1 and the number itself. So square of a prime number is not prime.

Answer:

No, the square of a prime number ‘P’ has at Least 3 divisors 1, P and P 2 . But a prime number is a number which has only two divisors, 1 and the number itself. So square of a prime number is not prime.

Q.2Will the sum of two perfect squares always be a perfect square? What about their difference and their product?v
Solution

The sum of two perfect squares, need not be always a perfect square. Also the difference of two perfect squares need not be always a perfect square. Bu the product of two perfect square is a perfect square.
Try These (Text Book Page No. 26)

Answer:

The sum of two perfect squares, need not be always a perfect square. Also the difference of two perfect squares need not be always a perfect square. Bu the product of two perfect square is a perfect square.
Try These (Text Book Page No. 26)

Q.1Which among 256, 576, 960, 1025,4096 are perfect square numbers? (Hint: Try to extend the table of squares already seen).v
Solution

256 = 16 2
576 = 24 2
4096 = 64 2
∴ 256, 576, and 4096 are perfect squares
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions

Answer:

256 = 16 2
576 = 24 2
4096 = 64 2
∴ 256, 576, and 4096 are perfect squares
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions

Q.2One can judge just by look that each of the following numbers 82, 113, 1972, 2057, 8888, 24353 is not a perfect square. Explain why?v
Solution

Because the unit digit ola perfect square will be 0, 1,4, 5, 6, 9. But the given numbers have unit digits 2, 3, 7, 8. So they are not perfect squares.
Think (Text Book Page No. 27)
Consider the claim: “Between the squares of the consecutive numbers n and (n + 1), there are 2n non-square numbers’ Can it be true? FInd how many non-square numbers are there
(i) between 4 and 9 ?
(ii) between 49 and 64? and Verify the claim.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 27
Therefore we conclude that there are 2n non-square numbers between two consecutive square numbers.
Think (Text Book Page No. 30)
In this quick guide we’ll describe what the factors of 96 are, how you find them and list out the factor pairs of 96 for you to prove the calculation works.
In this case, if we want to find the smallest factor with which we can multiply or divide 108 to get a square number, what should we do?
108 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 2 2 × 3 2 × 3
If we multiply the factors by 2, then we get
2 2 × 3 2 × 3 × 3 = 2 2 × 3 2 × 3 2 = (2 × 3 × 3) 2
Which is perfect square.
∴ Again if we divide by 3 then we get 2 2 × 3 2 ⇒ (2 × 3) 2 , a perfect square.
∴ We have to multiply or divide 108 by 3 to get a perfect square.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
Try These (Text Book Page No. 32)
Find the square root by long division method.

Answer:

Because the unit digit ola perfect square will be 0, 1,4, 5, 6, 9. But the given numbers have unit digits 2, 3, 7, 8. So they are not perfect squares.
Think (Text Book Page No. 27)
Consider the claim: “Between the squares of the consecutive numbers n and (n + 1), there are 2n non-square numbers’ Can it be true? FInd how many non-square numbers are there
(i) between 4 and 9 ?
(ii) between 49 and 64? and Verify the claim.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Answers Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions 27
Therefore we conclude that there are 2n non-square numbers between two consecutive square numbers.
Think (Text Book Page No. 30)
In this quick guide we’ll describe what the factors of 96 are, how you find them and list out the factor pairs of 96 for you to prove the calculation works.
In this case, if we want to find the smallest factor with which we can multiply or divide 108 to get a square number, what should we do?
108 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 2 2 × 3 2 × 3
If we multiply the factors by 2, then we get
2 2 × 3 2 × 3 × 3 = 2 2 × 3 2 × 3 2 = (2 × 3 × 3) 2
Which is perfect square.
∴ Again if we divide by 3 then we get 2 2 × 3 2 ⇒ (2 × 3) 2 , a perfect square.
∴ We have to multiply or divide 108 by 3 to get a perfect square.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
Try These (Text Book Page No. 32)
Find the square root by long division method.

Q.1Write in standard form: Mass of planet Uranus is 8.68 × 10 25 kg.v
Solution

Mass of Planet Uranus = 86800000000000000000000000 kg
[23 zeros after 88]

Answer:

Mass of Planet Uranus = 86800000000000000000000000 kg
[23 zeros after 88]

Q.2Write in scientific notation: (i) 0.000012005v
Solution

0.000012005 = 1.2005 × 10 -5
(ii) 43 12.345
43 12.345 = 4.312345 × 10 3
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
(iii) 0.10524
0.10524 = 1.0524 × 10 -1
(iv) The distance between the Sun and the planet Saturn 1.4335 × 10 12 miles.
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Answer:

0.000012005 = 1.2005 × 10 -5
(ii) 43 12.345
43 12.345 = 4.312345 × 10 3
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Maths Guide Chapter 1 Numbers InText Questions
(iii) 0.10524
0.10524 = 1.0524 × 10 -1
(iv) The distance between the Sun and the planet Saturn 1.4335 × 10 12 miles.
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