Banking Quantitative Aptitude Sample Paper Quantitative Aptitude Sample Paper-1

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    If m and n are different integers, both divisible by 5, then which of the following may not be true?

    A) \[m-n\]is divisible by 5

    B) mn is divisible by 25

    C) \[m+n\]divisible by 10

    D)  \[{{m}^{2}}+{{n}^{2}}\]is divisible by 25

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Rule \[m+n\] is divisible by 10 does not hold true in the given case. e.g. 35, 10 are integers divisible by 5 but \[35+10=45,\]which is not divisible by 10.
    Alternate method
    Since, m and n are divisible by 5.
    \[\therefore \] \[m=5x\]and \[n=5y\]for some integers x and y
    Now,                 \[m+n=5\,(x+y)\]
    \[\therefore \]\[m+n\]is divisible by 5.
    \[mn=25xy\]
    \[\therefore \]\[mn\]is divisible by 25.
    \[{{m}^{2}}+{{n}^{2}}=25\,({{x}^{2}}+{{y}^{2}})\]
    \[\therefore \]\[{{m}^{2}}+{{n}^{2}}\]is divisible by 25.
    \[m+n=5\,(x+y)\] which is not divisible by 10.


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