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Mathematics MCQs for Competitive Exams 2025 – Series 48: 50 Questions with Answers

Mathematics MCQs for Competitive Exams 2025 – Series 48: 50 Questions with Answers

Welcome to Series 48 of our Mathematics MCQs for Competitive Exams on The Art News. This set includes 50 unique, copyright-free MCQs crafted for exams like SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024, RRB NTPC 2025, UPSC CSAT, and more. Each question includes a reference to a similar question type from past exams (2021–2024) and detailed solutions.

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SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Discount Calculation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

An item is sold for $450 after a 10% discount. What is the marked price?

  • A) $480
  • B) $500
  • C) $520
  • D) $540
Show Answer

Answer: B) $500

Explanation: Let marked price = x. Then, 0.9x = 450 → x = 450 ÷ 0.9 = $500.

RRB NTPC 2025 Time and Distance MCQ: Train Journey

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.

A train travels 420 km in 6 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

  • A) 65 km/h
  • B) 70 km/h
  • C) 75 km/h
  • D) 80 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: B) 70 km/h

Explanation: Speed = 420 ÷ 6 = 70 km/h.

IBPS PO 2024 Algebra MCQ: Linear Equation

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.

If 7x + 4 = 25, what is x?

  • A) 2
  • B) 3
  • C) 4
  • D) 5
Show Answer

Answer: B) 3

Explanation: 7x + 4 = 25 → 7x = 21 → x = 3.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Rectangle Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.

The area of a rectangle with length 14 cm and width 7 cm is:

  • A) 84 cm²
  • B) 91 cm²
  • C) 98 cm²
  • D) 105 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: C) 98 cm²

Explanation: Area = length × width = 14 × 7 = 98 cm².

IBPS Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Cost Price

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2022.

An item is sold for $600 with a 25% profit. What is the cost price?

  • A) $450
  • B) $480
  • C) $500
  • D) $520
Show Answer

Answer: B) $480

Explanation: Let cost price = x. Then, 1.25x = 600 → x = 600 ÷ 1.25 = $480.

RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: HCF

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2021.

The HCF of 30 and 45 is:

  • A) 5
  • B) 10
  • C) 15
  • D) 20
Show Answer

Answer: C) 15

Explanation: Prime factors: 30 = 2 × 3 × 5, 45 = 3² × 5. HCF = 3 × 5 = 15.

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Sine Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2024.

If sin θ = √3/2 and θ is in the first quadrant, what is θ?

  • A) 30°
  • B) 45°
  • C) 60°
  • D) 90°
Show Answer

Answer: C) 60°

Explanation: sin θ = √3/2 corresponds to θ = 60° in the first quadrant.

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Efficiency

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2022.

A task takes 18 days for 8 workers. How many days will 12 workers take?

  • A) 10 days
  • B) 12 days
  • C) 14 days
  • D) 16 days
Show Answer

Answer: B) 12 days

Explanation: Total work = 8 × 18 = 144 worker-days. Time for 12 workers = 144 ÷ 12 = 12 days.

IBPS PO 2024 Average MCQ: Mean Calculation

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2021.

The average of 12, 24, 36, 48 is:

  • A) 28
  • B) 30
  • C) 32
  • D) 34
Show Answer

Answer: B) 30

Explanation: Mean = (12 + 24 + 36 + 48) ÷ 4 = 120 ÷ 4 = 30.

SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Quadratic Roots

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2023.

The roots of x² – 10x + 21 = 0 are:

  • A) 3, 7
  • B) 2, 8
  • C) 4, 6
  • D) 1, 9
Show Answer

Answer: A) 3, 7

Explanation: Factorize: x² – 10x + 21 = (x – 3)(x – 7) = 0. Roots are x = 3, 7.

RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Downstream Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2021.

A boat’s speed in still water is 18 km/h, and the stream speed is 2 km/h. What is the downstream speed?

  • A) 16 km/h
  • B) 18 km/h
  • C) 20 km/h
  • D) 22 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: C) 20 km/h

Explanation: Downstream speed = 18 + 2 = 20 km/h.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Percentage MCQ: Increase Calculation

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2023.

A number increased by 30% gives 78. What is the original number?

  • A) 55
  • B) 60
  • C) 65
  • D) 70
Show Answer

Answer: B) 60

Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 1.3x = 78 → x = 78 ÷ 1.3 = 60.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Circle Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.

The area of a circle with radius 6 cm is:

  • A) 108 cm²
  • B) 113.04 cm²
  • C) 118 cm²
  • D) 120 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 113.04 cm²

Explanation: Area = πr² = 3.14 × 6² = 113.04 cm².

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Cosine Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2023.

If cos θ = 1/2 and θ is in the first quadrant, what is θ?

  • A) 30°
  • B) 45°
  • C) 60°
  • D) 90°
Show Answer

Answer: C) 60°

Explanation: cos θ = 1/2 corresponds to θ = 60° in the first quadrant.

IBPS PO 2024 Simple Interest MCQ: Interest Calculation

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2022.

What is the simple interest on $8000 at 4% per annum for 3 years?

  • A) $900
  • B) $960
  • C) $980
  • D) $1000
Show Answer

Answer: B) $960

Explanation: Simple Interest = (8000 × 4 × 3) ÷ 100 = $960.

RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: LCM

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2023.

The LCM of 20 and 25 is:

  • A) 50
  • B) 75
  • C) 100
  • D) 125
Show Answer

Answer: C) 100

Explanation: Prime factors: 20 = 2² × 5, 25 = 5². LCM = 2² × 5² = 100.

SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Decrease Calculation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2024.

A number decreased by 15% gives 85. What is the original number?

  • A) 95
  • B) 100
  • C) 105
  • D) 110
Show Answer

Answer: B) 100

Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 0.85x = 85 → x = 85 ÷ 0.85 = 100.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2021.

The area of a triangle with base 12 cm and height 8 cm is:

  • A) 48 cm²
  • B) 50 cm²
  • C) 52 cm²
  • D) 54 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: A) 48 cm²

Explanation: Area = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 12 × 8 = 48 cm².

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Polynomial Evaluation

This question resembles CAT 2023.

If x = 5, what is the value of 2x² – 3x + 1?

  • A) 36
  • B) 38
  • C) 40
  • D) 42
Show Answer

Answer: A) 36

Explanation: 2x² – 3x + 1 = 2 × 5² – 3 × 5 + 1 = 50 – 15 + 1 = 36.

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Pipe Filling

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.

A pipe fills a tank in 12 hours. How long will 3 pipes take?

  • A) 3 hours
  • B) 4 hours
  • C) 5 hours
  • D) 6 hours
Show Answer

Answer: B) 4 hours

Explanation: One pipe’s rate = 1/12 tank per hour. Three pipes’ rate = 3 × (1/12) = 1/4. Time = 1 ÷ (1/4) = 4 hours.

IBPS PO 2024 Number Series MCQ: Geometric Progression

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2022.

The sum of the first 4 terms of a geometric progression with first term 2 and common ratio 3 is:

  • A) 80
  • B) 82
  • C) 84
  • D) 86
Show Answer

Answer: A) 80

Explanation: Sum = a(1 – rⁿ)/(1 – r) = 2(1 – 3⁴)/(1 – 3) = 2(1 – 81)/(-2) = 2 × (-80)/(-2) = 80.

SSC CGL 2025 Data Interpretation MCQ: Bar Chart

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

A bar chart shows sales of 300 units in January and 360 units in February. What is the percentage increase?

  • A) 15%
  • B) 18%
  • C) 20%
  • D) 22%
Show Answer

Answer: C) 20%

Explanation: Increase = 360 – 300 = 60. Percentage increase = (60 ÷ 300) × 100 = 20%.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Loss Percentage

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2021.

An item bought for $400 is sold for $360. What is the loss percentage?

  • A) 8%
  • B) 10%
  • C) 12%
  • D) 15%
Show Answer

Answer: B) 10%

Explanation: Loss = 400 – 360 = 40. Loss % = (40 ÷ 400) × 100 = 10%.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Perimeter

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.

The perimeter of a square with side 10 cm is:

  • A) 35 cm
  • B) 40 cm
  • C) 45 cm
  • D) 50 cm
Show Answer

Answer: B) 40 cm

Explanation: Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 10 = 40 cm.

RRB NTPC 2025 Distance MCQ: Car Journey

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.

A car travels 300 km in 5 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

  • A) 55 km/h
  • B) 60 km/h
  • C) 65 km/h
  • D) 70 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: B) 60 km/h

Explanation: Speed = 300 ÷ 5 = 60 km/h.

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: System of Equations

This question resembles CAT 2022.

If 3x + y = 15 and x – y = 5, what is x?

  • A) 4
  • B) 5
  • C) 6
  • D) 7
Show Answer

Answer: B) 5

Explanation: Add equations: (3x + y) + (x – y) = 15 + 5 → 4x = 20 → x = 5.

IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Profit Percentage

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2023.

An item bought for $500 is sold for $650. What is the profit percentage?

  • A) 25%
  • B) 30%
  • C) 35%
  • D) 40%
Show Answer

Answer: B) 30%

Explanation: Profit = 650 – 500 = 150. Profit % = (150 ÷ 500) × 100 = 30%.

RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Upstream Time

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2021.

A boat travels 40 km upstream in 5 hours. If the stream speed is 2 km/h, what is the boat’s speed in still water?

  • A) 8 km/h
  • B) 10 km/h
  • C) 12 km/h
  • D) 14 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: B) 10 km/h

Explanation: Upstream speed = 40 ÷ 5 = 8 km/h. Boat speed = 8 + 2 = 10 km/h.

SSC CGL 2025 Average MCQ: Mean of Numbers

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.

The average of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 is:

  • A) 35
  • B) 40
  • C) 45
  • D) 50
Show Answer

Answer: B) 40

Explanation: Mean = (20 + 30 + 40 + 50 + 60) ÷ 5 = 200 ÷ 5 = 40.

SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Quadratic Equation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2023.

If 2x² – 8x + 8 = 0, what is x?

  • A) 1
  • B) 2
  • C) 3
  • D) 4
Show Answer

Answer: B) 2

Explanation: Divide by 2: x² – 4x + 4 = 0 → (x – 2)² = 0 → x = 2.

IBPS PO 2024 Compound Interest MCQ: Amount Calculation

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2022.

What is the compound interest on $12000 at 5% per annum for 2 years?

  • A) $1200
  • B) $1230
  • C) $1260
  • D) $1290
Show Answer

Answer: C) $1260

Explanation: Amount = 12000 × (1 + 0.05)² = 12000 × 1.1025 = $13230. Interest = 13230 – 12000 = $1260.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Cylinder Surface Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.

The curved surface area of a cylinder with radius 6 cm and height 8 cm is:

  • A) 288 cm²
  • B) 301.44 cm²
  • C) 310 cm²
  • D) 320 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 301.44 cm²

Explanation: Curved surface area = 2πrh = 2 × 3.14 × 6 × 8 = 301.44 cm².

CAT 2024 Number System MCQ: Divisibility

This question resembles CAT 2021.

What is the remainder when 50 is divided by 8?

  • A) 1
  • B) 2
  • C) 3
  • D) 4
Show Answer

Answer: B) 2

Explanation: 50 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 2 (since 8 × 6 = 48, and 50 – 48 = 2).

SSC CGL 2025 Number Series MCQ: Odd Numbers

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.

The sum of the first 6 odd numbers is:

  • A) 30
  • B) 36
  • C) 42
  • D) 48
Show Answer

Answer: B) 36

Explanation: First 6 odd numbers: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. Sum = 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 + 11 = 36.

IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Discounted Profit

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2021.

A shopkeeper marks an item 30% above cost price and gives a 15% discount. If the cost price is $400, what is the profit?

  • A) $48
  • B) $52
  • C) $56
  • D) $60
Show Answer

Answer: C) $56

Explanation: Marked price = 400 × 1.3 = $520. Selling price after 15% discount = 520 × 0.85 = $442. Profit = 442 – 400 = $56.

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Tangent Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2024.

If tan θ = √3, what is θ in the first quadrant?

  • A) 30°
  • B) 45°
  • C) 60°
  • D) 90°
Show Answer

Answer: C) 60°

Explanation: tan θ = √3 corresponds to θ = 60° in the first quadrant.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Selling Price

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2023.

An item is sold for $720 with a 20% profit. What is the cost price?

  • A) $580
  • B) $600
  • C) $620
  • D) $640
Show Answer

Answer: B) $600

Explanation: Let cost price = x. Then, 1.2x = 720 → x = 720 ÷ 1.2 = $600.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Rectangle Perimeter

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.

The perimeter of a rectangle with length 16 cm and width 9 cm is:

  • A) 48 cm
  • B) 50 cm
  • C) 52 cm
  • D) 54 cm
Show Answer

Answer: B) 50 cm

Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (16 + 9) = 50 cm.

SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Sequential Change

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

A number is increased by 25% and then decreased by 25%. What is the net percentage change?

  • A) 6.25% decrease
  • B) 6.25% increase
  • C) 5% decrease
  • D) 0%
Show Answer

Answer: A) 6.25% decrease

Explanation: Let number = 100. After 25% increase, number = 125. After 25% decrease, number = 125 × 0.75 = 93.75. Net change = (93.75 – 100) ÷ 100 = -6.25%.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Angles

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2021.

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 3:4:5. What is the largest angle?

  • A) 75°
  • B) 80°
  • C) 90°
  • D) 100°
Show Answer

Answer: C) 90°

Explanation: Let angles be 3x, 4x, 5x. Then, 3x + 4x + 5x = 180 → 12x = 180 → x = 15. Largest angle = 5x = 5 × 15 = 90°.

SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Linear Equations

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2022.

If 5x + 3y = 29 and x + y = 7, what is y?

  • A) 2
  • B) 3
  • C) 4
  • D) 5
Show Answer

Answer: C) 4

Explanation: From x + y = 7, x = 7 – y. Substitute into 5x + 3y = 29: 5(7 – y) + 3y = 29 → 35 – 5y + 3y = 29 → -2y = -6 → y = 3.

RRB NTPC 2025 Speed MCQ: Relative Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2023.

Two trains of speeds 80 km/h and 100 km/h are moving towards each other. How long will they take to cross each other if their lengths are 400 m and 600 m?

  • A) 8 seconds
  • B) 10 seconds
  • C) 12 seconds
  • D) 14 seconds
Show Answer

Answer: B) 10 seconds

Explanation: Relative speed = 80 + 100 = 180 km/h = 180 × (5/18) = 50 m/s. Total distance = 400 + 600 = 1000 m. Time = 1000 ÷ 50 = 10 seconds.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.

The area of a square with side 12 cm is:

  • A) 132 cm²
  • B) 144 cm²
  • C) 156 cm²
  • D) 168 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 144 cm²

Explanation: Area = side² = 12 × 12 = 144 cm².

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Days

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.

If 6 workers complete a task in 15 days, how long will 10 workers take?

  • A) 8 days
  • B) 9 days
  • C) 10 days
  • D) 12 days
Show Answer

Answer: B) 9 days

Explanation: Total work = 6 × 15 = 90 worker-days. Time for 10 workers = 90 ÷ 10 = 9 days.

IBPS PO 2024 Exponents MCQ: Power Calculation

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.

The value of 4² × 5² is:

  • A) 400
  • B) 425
  • C) 450
  • D) 475
Show Answer

Answer: A) 400

Explanation: 4² = 16, 5² = 25. So, 16 × 25 = 400.

SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Increase Calculation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2024.

A number increased by 40% gives 140. What is the original number?

  • A) 90
  • B) 100
  • C) 110
  • D) 120
Show Answer

Answer: B) 100

Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 1.4x = 140 → x = 140 ÷ 1.4 = 100.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Angles

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2:3:3. What is the largest angle?

  • A) 67.5°
  • B) 70°
  • C) 72.5°
  • D) 75°
Show Answer

Answer: A) 67.5°

Explanation: Let angles be 2x, 3x, 3x. Then, 2x + 3x + 3x = 180 → 8x = 180 → x = 22.5. Largest angle = 3x = 3 × 22.5 = 67.5°.

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Expression Simplification

This question resembles CAT 2023.

If a = 6 and b = 2, what is the value of a² – b²?

  • A) 30
  • B) 32
  • C) 34
  • D) 36
Show Answer

Answer: B) 32

Explanation: a² – b² = 6² – 2² = 36 – 4 = 32.

RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Downstream Time

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2022.

A boat travels 72 km downstream in 3 hours. If the stream speed is 3 km/h, what is the boat’s speed in still water?

  • A) 20 km/h
  • B) 21 km/h
  • C) 22 km/h
  • D) 23 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: B) 21 km/h

Explanation: Downstream speed = 72 ÷ 3 = 24 km/h. Boat speed = 24 – 3 = 21 km/h.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Diagonal

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.

The diagonal of a square with side 8 cm is:

  • A) 8√2 cm
  • B) 10√2 cm
  • C) 11.31 cm
  • D) 12 cm
Show Answer

Answer: C) 11.31 cm

Explanation: Diagonal = side × √2 = 8 × 1.414 ≈ 11.31 cm.

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