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Exercise 1.1 Page No: 1.5

1. Determine each of the following products:

(i) 12 × 7
(ii) (-15) × 8
(iii) (-25) × (-9)
(iv) 125 × (-8)
Solution:
(i) Given 12 × 7
Here we have to find the products of given numbers
12 ×7 = 84
Because the product of two integers of like signs is equal to the product of their
absolute values.

(ii) Given (-15) × 8

Here we have to find the products of given numbers
(-15) ×8 = -120
Because the product of two integers of opposite signs is equal to the additive inverse of
the product of their absolute values.

(iii) Given (-25) × (-9)

Here we have to find the products of given numbers
(-25) × (-9) = + (25 ×9) = +225
Because the product of two integers of opposite signs is equal to the additive inverse of
the product of their absolute values.

(iv) Given 125 × (-8)

Here we have to find the products of given numbers
125 × (-8) = -1000
Because the product of two integers of opposite signs is equal to the additive inverse of
the product of their absolute values.

2. Find each of the following products:

(i) 3 × (-8) × 5
(ii) 9 × (-3) × (-6)
(iii) (-2) × 36 × (-5)
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(iv) (-2) × (-4) × (-6) × (-8)

Solution:
(i) Given 3 × (-8) ×5
Here we have to find the product of given number.
3 × (-8) × 5 = 3 × (-8 × 5)
=3 × -40 = -120
Since the product of two integers of opposite signs is equal to the additive inverse of the
product of their absolute values.

(ii) Given 9 × (-3) × (-6)

Here we have to find the product of given number.
9 × (-3) × (-6) = 9 × (-3 × -6) [∵ the product of two integers of like signs is equal to
the product of their absolute values.]
=9 × +18 = +162

(iii) Given (-2) × 36 × (-5)

Here we have to find the product of given number.
(-2) × 36 × (-5) = (-2 × 36) × -5 [∵ the product of two integers of like signs is equal to
the product of their absolute values.]
=-72 × -5 = +360

(iv) Given (-2) × (-4) × (-6) × (-8)

Here we have to find the product of given number.
(-2) × (-4) × (-6) × (-8) = (-2 × -4) × (-6 × -8) [∵ the product of two integers of like signs is
equal to the product of their absolute values.]
=-8 × -48 = +384

3. Find the value of:

(i) 1487 × 327 + (-487) × 327
(ii) 28945 × 99 – (-28945)
Solution:
(i) Given 1487 × 327 + (-487) × 327
By using the rule of multiplication of integers, we have
1487 × 327 + (-487) × 327 = 486249 – 159249
Since the product of two integers of opposite signs is equal to the additive inverse of the
product of their absolute values.
=327000
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(ii) Given 28945 × 99 – (-28945)

By using the rule of multiplication of integers, we have
28945 × 99 – (-28945) = 2865555 + 28945
Since the product of two integers of like signs is equal to the product of their absolute
values.
=2894500

4. Complete the following multiplication table:

Second number

x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
-4
-3
-2
First -1
number 0
1
2
3
4

Is the multiplication table symmetrical about the diagonal joining the upper left
corner to the lower right corner?

Solution:
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Second number

x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
-4 16 12 8 4 0 -4 -8 -12 -16
-3 12 9 6 3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12
-2 8 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 -6 -8
First -1 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4
number 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
2 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8
3 -12 -9 -6 -3 0 3 6 9 12
4 -16 -12 -8 -4 0 4 8 12 16
From the table it is clear that, the table is symmetrical about the diagonal joining the
upper left corner to the lower right corner.

5. Determine the integer whose product with ‘-1’ is

(i) 58
(ii) 0
(iii) -225
Solution:
(i) Given 58
Here we have to find the integer which is multiplied by -1
We get, 58 × -1 = -58
Since the product of two integers of opposite signs is equal to the additive inverse of the
product of their absolute values.

(ii) Given 0
Here we have to find the integer which is multiplied by -1
We get, 0 × -1 = 0 [because anything multiplied with 0 we get 0 as their result]

(iii) Given -225

Here we have to find the integer which is multiplied by -1
We get, -225 × -1 = 225
Since the product of two integers of like signs is equal to the product of their absolute
values.
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Exercise 1.2 Page No: 1.8

1. Divide:
(i) 102 by 17
(ii) -85 by 5
(iii) -161 by -23
(iv) 76 by -19
(v) 17654 by -17654
(vi) (-729) by (-27)
(vii) 21590 by -10
(viii) 0 by -135

Solution:
(i) Given 102 by 17
We can write given question as 102 ÷ 17
102 ÷ 17 = |102/17| = |102|/|17| [by applying the mod]
= 102/17 = 6

(ii) Given -85 by 5

We can write given question as -85 ÷ 5
-85 ÷ 5 = |-85/5| = |-85|/|5| [by applying the mod]
= -85/5 = -17

(iii) Given -161 by -23

We can write given question as -161 ÷ -23
-161 ÷ -23 = |-161/-23| = |-161|/|-23| [by applying the mod]
= 161/23 = 7

(iv) Given 76 by -19

We can write given question as 76 ÷ -19
76 ÷ -19 = |76/-19| = |76|/|-19| [by applying the mod]
= 76/-19 = -4

(v) Given 17654 by 17654

We can write given question as 17654 ÷ -17654
17654 ÷ -17654 = |17654/-17654| = |17654|/|-17654| [by applying the mod]
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= 17654/-17654 = -1

(vi) Given (-729) by (-27)

We can write given question as (-729) ÷ (-27)
(-729) ÷ (-27) = |-729/-27| = |-729|/|-27| [by applying the mod]
= 729/27 = 27

(vii) Given 21590 by -10

We can write given question as 21590 ÷ -10
21590 ÷ -10 = |21590/-10| = |21590|/|-10| [by applying the mod]
= 21590/-10 = -2159

(viii) Given 0 by -135

We can write given question as 0 ÷ -135
0 ÷ -135 = 0 [because anything is divided by 0 we get the result as 0]
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Exercise 1.3 Page No: 1.9

Find the value of

1. 36 ÷ 6 + 3

Solution:
Given 36 ÷ 6 + 3
According to BODMAS rule we have operate division first then we have to do addition
Therefore 36 ÷ 6 + 3 = 6 + 3 = 9

2. 24 + 15 ÷ 3

Solution:
Given 24 + 15 ÷ 3
According to BODMAS rule we have operate division first then we have to do addition
Therefore 24 + 15 ÷ 3 = 24 + 5 = 29

3. 120 – 20 ÷ 4

Solution:
Given 120 – 20 ÷ 4
According to BODMAS rule we have operate division first then we have to do
multiplication
Therefore 120 – 20 ÷ 4 = 120 – 5 = 115

4. 32 – (3 × 5) + 4

Solution:
Given 32 – (3 × 5) + 4
According to BODMAS rule we have operate in brackets first then we have move to
addition and subtraction.
Therefore 32 – (3 × 5) + 4 = 32 – 15 + 4
= 32 – 11 = 21

5. 3 – (5 – 6 ÷ 3)

Solution:
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Given 3 – (5 – 6 ÷ 3)
According to BODMAS rule we have operate in brackets first then we have move to
subtraction.
Therefore 3 – (5 – 6 ÷ 3) = 3 – (5 – 2)
= 3 –3 = 0

6. 21 – 12 ÷ 3 × 2

Solution:
Given 21 – 12 ÷ 3 × 2
According to BODMAS rule we have perform division first then multiplication and
addition.
Therefore, 21 – 12 ÷ 3 × 2 = 21 – 4 × 2
= 21 – 8 = 13

7. 16 + 8 ÷ 4 – 2 × 3

Solution:
Given 16 + 8 ÷ 4 – 2 × 3
According to BODMAS rule we have perform division first then followed by
multiplication, addition and subtraction.
Therefore, 16 + 8 ÷ 4 – 2 × 3 = 16 + 2 - 2 × 3
= 16 + 2 – 6
= 18 -6
= 12

8. 28 – 5 × 6 + 2

Solution:
Given 28 – 5 × 6 + 2
According to BODMAS rule we have perform multiplication first then followed by
addition and subtraction.
Therefore, 28 – 5 × 6 + 2 = 28 – 30 +2
= 28 – 28 = 0

9. (-20) × (-1) + (-28) ÷ 7

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Solution:
Given (-20) × (-1) + (-28) ÷ 7
According to BODMAS rule we have perform division first then followed by
multiplication, addition and subtraction.
Therefore, (-20) × (-1) + (-28) ÷ 7 = (-20) × (-1) – 6
= 20 – 6 = 16

10. (-2) + (-8) ÷ (-4)

Solution:
Given (-2) + (-8) ÷ (-4)
According to BODMAS rule we have perform division first then followed by addition and
subtraction.
Therefore, (-2) + (-8) ÷ (-4) = (-2) + 2
=0

11. (-15) + 4 ÷ (5 – 3)

Solution:
Given (-15) + 4 ÷ (5 – 3)
According to BODMAS rule we have perform division first then followed by addition and
subtraction.
Therefore, (-15) + 4 ÷ (5 – 3) = (-15) + 4 ÷ 2
= -15 + 2
= -13

12. (-40) × (-1) + (-28) ÷ 7

Solution:
Given (-40) × (-1) + (-28) ÷ 7
According to BODMAS rule we have perform division first then followed by
multiplication, addition and subtraction.
(-40) × (-1) + (-28) ÷ 7 = (-40) × (-1) – 4
= 40 – 4
= 36

13. (-3) + (-8) ÷ (-4) -2 × (-2)

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Solution:
Given (-3) + (-8) ÷ (-4) -2 × (-2)
According to BODMAS rule we have perform division first then followed by
multiplication, addition and subtraction.
(-3) + (-8) ÷ (-4) -2 × (-2) = -3 + 2 -2 × (-2)
= -3 + 2 + 4
=6–3
=3

14. (-3) × (-4) ÷ (-2) + (-1)

Solution:
Given (-3) × (-4) ÷ (-2) + (-1)
According to BODMAS rule we have perform division first then followed by
multiplication, addition and subtraction.
(-3) × (-4) ÷ (-2) + (-1) = -3 × 2 -1
=-6–1
= -1
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Exercise 1.4 Page No: 1.12

Simplify each of the following:
1. 3 – (5 - 6 ÷ 3)
Solution:
Given 3 – (5 - 6 ÷ 3)
According to removal of bracket rule firstly remove inner most bracket
We get 3 – (5 - 6 ÷ 3) = 3 – (5 – 2)
=3–3
=0

2. -25 + 14 ÷ (5 – 3)

Solution:
Given -25 + 14 ÷ (5 – 3)
According to removal of bracket rule firstly remove inner most bracket
We get -25 + 14 ÷ (5 – 3) = -25 + 14 ÷ 2
= -25 + 7
= -18

Solution:

According to removal of bracket rule first we have to remove vinculum we get

= 25 – ½ {5 + 4 – (5 – 4)}
Now by removing the innermost bracket we get
= 25 – ½ {5 + 4 – 1}
By removing the parentheses we get
= 25 – ½ (8)
Now simplifying we get
= 25 - 4
= 21
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Solution:

According to removal of bracket rule first we have to remove vinculum we get

= 27 – [38 – {46 – (15 – 11)}]
Now by removing inner most bracket we get
= 27 – [38 – {46 – 4}]
By removing the parentheses we get
= 27 – [38 – 42]
Now by removing braces we get
= 27 – (-4)
= 27 + 4
= 31

Solution:

By removing innermost bracket we get

= 36 – [18 – {14 – (11 ÷ 2 × 2)}]
= 36 – [18 – {14 – 11}]
Now by removing the parentheses we get
= 36 – [18 – 3]
Now remove the braces we get
= 36 – 15
= 21

6. 45 – [38 – {60 ÷ 3 – (6 – 9 ÷ 3) ÷ 3}]

Solution:
Given 45 – [38 – {60 ÷ 3 – (6 – 9 ÷ 3) ÷ 3}]
First remove the inner most brackets
= 45 – [38 – {20 – (6 – 3) ÷ 3}]
= 45 – [38 – {20 – 3 ÷ 3}]
Now remove the parentheses w get
= 45 – [38 – 19]
Now remove the braces we get
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= 45 – 19
= 26

Solution:

Now first remove the vinculum we get

= 23 – [23 – {23 – (23 – 0)}]
Now remove the innermost bracket we get,
= 23 – [23 – {23 – 23}]
By removing the parentheses we get,
= 23 – [23 -0]
Now we have to remove the braces and on simplifying we get,
= 23 – 23
=0

Solution:

First we have to remove the vinculum from the given equation we get,
= 2550 – [510 – {270 – (90 – 150)}]
By removing innermost bracket we get,
= 2550 – [510 – {270 – (-60)}]
= 2550 – [510 – {270 + 60}]
Now remove the parentheses we get,
= 2550 – [510 – 330]
Now we have to remove parentheses
= 2550 – 180
= 2370

Solution:

First we have to remove vinculum from the given equation,

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= 4 + 1/5 [{-10 × (25 – 10)} ÷ (-5)]

Now remove the innermost bracket, we get
= 4 + 1/5 [{-10 × 15} ÷ (-5)]
Now by removing the parenthesis we get,
= 4 + 1/5 [-150 ÷ -5]
By removing the braces we get,
= 4 + 1/5 (30)
On simplifying we get,
=4+6
= 10

Solution:

Now we have to remove innermost bracket

= 22 – ¼ {-5 – (- 48 ÷ – 16)}
= 22 – ¼ {-5 – 3}
Now remove the parenthesis we get
= 22 – ¼ (-8)
On simplifying we get,
= 22 + 2
= 24

Solution:

First we have to remove vinculum from the given equation then we get,
= 63 – [(-3) {-2 – 5}] ÷ [3 {5 + 2}]
Now remove the parenthesis from the above equation
= 63 – [(-3) (-7)] ÷ [3 (7)]
= 63 – [21] ÷ [21]
= 63 – 1
= 62
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Solution:

First we have to remove the innermost brackets then we get,

= [29 – (-2) {6 – 4}] ÷ [3 × {5 + 6}]
Now remove the parenthesis in the above equation,
= [29 + 2 (2)] ÷ [3 × 11]
Now remove all braces present in the above equation,
= 33 ÷ 33
=1

13. Using brackets, write a mathematical expression for each of the following:
(i) Nine multiplied by the sum of two and five.
(ii) Twelve divided by the sum of one and three.
(iii) Twenty divided by the difference of seven and two.
(iv) Eight subtracted from the product of two and three.
(v) Forty divided by one more than the sum of nine and ten.
(vi) Two multiplied by one less than the difference of nineteen and six.
Solution:
(i) 9 (2 + 5)
(ii) 12 ÷ (2 + 3)
(iii) 20 ÷ (7 – 2)
(iv) 2 × 3 -8
(v) 40 ÷ [1 + (9 + 10)]
(vi) 2 × [(19 -6) -1]