Mathematics MCQs for SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024, RRB NTPC 2025

Mathematics MCQs for SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024, RRB NTPC 2025

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Mathematics MCQs for SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024, RRB NTPC 2025 – Series 51

Mathematics MCQs for SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024, RRB NTPC 2025 – Series 51

Welcome to Series 51 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: Sequential Change

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net percentage change?

  • A) 4% decrease
  • B) 4% increase
  • C) 2% decrease
  • D) 0%
Show Answer

Answer: A) 4% decrease

Explanation: Let number = 100. After 20% increase, number = 120. After 20% decrease, number = 120 × 0.8 = 96. Net change = (96 – 100) ÷ 100 = -4%.

RRB NTPC 2025 Time and Distance MCQ: Train Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.

A train travels 600 km in 8 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

  • A) 70 km/h
  • B) 75 km/h
  • C) 80 km/h
  • D) 85 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: B) 75 km/h

Explanation: Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 600 ÷ 8 = 75 km/h.

IBPS PO 2024 Algebra MCQ: Linear Equation

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.

If 7x – 4 = 17, what is x?

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

Answer: B) 3

Explanation: 7x – 4 = 17 → 7x = 21 → x = 21 ÷ 7 = 3.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Circle Circumference

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.

The circumference of a circle with radius 10 cm is:

  • A) 60 cm
  • B) 62.8 cm
  • C) 65 cm
  • D) 68 cm
Show Answer

Answer: B) 62.8 cm

Explanation: Circumference = 2πr = 2 × 3.14 × 10 = 62.8 cm.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Profit Percentage

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2022.

An item bought for $300 is sold for $375. What is the profit percentage?

  • A) 20%
  • B) 25%
  • C) 30%
  • D) 35%
Show Answer

Answer: B) 25%

Explanation: Profit = 375 – 300 = $75. Profit % = (75 ÷ 300) × 100 = 25%.

RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: HCF

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2021.

The HCF of 45 and 60 is:

  • A) 10
  • B) 15
  • C) 20
  • D) 25
Show Answer

Answer: B) 15

Explanation: Prime factors: 45 = 3² × 5, 60 = 2² × 3 × 5. HCF = 3 × 5 = 15.

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Cosecant Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2024.

If cosec θ = √2 and θ is in the first quadrant, what is θ?

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

Answer: B) 45°

Explanation: cosec θ = √2 → sin θ = 1/√2, which corresponds to θ = 45° in the first quadrant.

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Pipe Efficiency

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2022.

A pipe fills a tank in 18 hours. How long will 3 pipes take?

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

Answer: C) 6 hours

Explanation: One pipe’s rate = 1/18 tank per hour. Three pipes’ rate = 3 × (1/18) = 1/6. Time = 1 ÷ (1/6) = 6 hours.

IBPS PO 2024 Average MCQ: Weighted Mean

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2021.

The average weight of 6 boys is 50 kg, and 4 boys is 40 kg. What is the total weight of all 10 boys?

  • A) 460 kg
  • B) 470 kg
  • C) 480 kg
  • D) 490 kg
Show Answer

Answer: B) 470 kg

Explanation: Total weight of 6 boys = 6 × 50 = 300 kg. Total weight of 4 boys = 4 × 40 = 160 kg. Total weight = 300 + 170 = 470 kg.

SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Quadratic Roots

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2023.

The roots of x² – 10x + 24 = 0 are:

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

Answer: A) 4, 6

Explanation: Factorize: x² – 10x + 24 = (x – 4)(x – 6) = 0. Roots are x = 4, 6.

RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Upstream Time

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2021.

A boat travels 48 km upstream in 6 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 = 48 ÷ 6 = 8 km/h. Boat speed = 8 + 2 = 10 km/h.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Percentage MCQ: Decrease Calculation

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2023.

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 2022.

The area of a triangle with base 16 cm and height 12 cm is:

  • A) 84 cm²
  • B) 96 cm²
  • C) 108 cm²
  • D) 120 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 96 cm²

Explanation: Area = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 16 × 12 = 96 cm².

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Secant Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2023.

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

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

Answer: A) 30°

Explanation: sec θ = 2/√3 → cos θ = √3/2, which corresponds to θ = 30° 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 6% per annum for 3 years?

  • A) $1400
  • B) $1440
  • C) $1480
  • D) $1520
Show Answer

Answer: B) $1440

Explanation: Simple Interest = (8000 × 6 × 3) ÷ 100 = $1440.

RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: LCM

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2023.

The LCM of 20 and 30 is:

  • A) 60
  • B) 80
  • C) 100
  • D) 120
Show Answer

Answer: A) 60

Explanation: Prime factors: 20 = 2² × 5, 30 = 2 × 3 × 5. LCM = 2² × 3 × 5 = 60.

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: Rectangle Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2021.

The area of a rectangle with length 25 cm and width 10 cm is:

  • A) 225 cm²
  • B) 250 cm²
  • C) 275 cm²
  • D) 300 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 250 cm²

Explanation: Area = length × width = 25 × 10 = 250 cm².

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Polynomial Evaluation

This question resembles CAT 2023.

If x = 4, what is the value of x² – 3x + 2?

  • A) 4
  • B) 6
  • C) 8
  • D) 10
Show Answer

Answer: B) 6

Explanation: x² – 3x + 2 = 4² – 3 × 4 + 2 = 16 – 12 + 2 = 6.

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Efficiency

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.

A task takes 15 days for 12 workers. How many days will 9 workers take?

  • A) 18 days
  • B) 20 days
  • C) 22 days
  • D) 24 days
Show Answer

Answer: B) 20 days

Explanation: Total work = 12 × 15 = 180 worker-days. Time for 9 workers = 180 ÷ 9 = 20 days.

IBPS PO 2024 Number Series MCQ: Arithmetic Progression

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2022.

The sum of the first 6 terms of an arithmetic progression with first term 5 and common difference 3 is:

  • A) 60
  • B) 63
  • C) 66
  • D) 69
Show Answer

Answer: B) 63

Explanation: Sum = n/2 × (2a + (n-1)d) = 6/2 × (2 × 5 + (6-1) × 3) = 3 × (10 + 15) = 3 × 21 = 63.

SSC CGL 2025 Data Interpretation MCQ: Bar Graph

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

A bar graph shows sales: 200 units in Year 1 and 250 units in Year 2. What is the percentage increase?

  • A) 20%
  • B) 22%
  • C) 25%
  • D) 28%
Show Answer

Answer: C) 25%

Explanation: Increase = 250 – 200 = 50. Percentage increase = (50 ÷ 200) × 100 = 25%.

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 Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.

The area of a square with side 20 cm is:

  • A) 350 cm²
  • B) 400 cm²
  • C) 450 cm²
  • D) 500 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 400 cm²

Explanation: Area = side² = 20 × 20 = 400 cm².

RRB NTPC 2025 Time and Distance MCQ: Train Crossing

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.

A train 150 m long traveling at 72 km/h crosses a pole in:

  • A) 6 seconds
  • B) 7.5 seconds
  • C) 9 seconds
  • D) 10.5 seconds
Show Answer

Answer: B) 7.5 seconds

Explanation: Speed = 72 km/h = 72 × (5/18) = 20 m/s. Time = distance ÷ speed = 150 ÷ 20 = 7.5 seconds.

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: System of Equations

This question resembles CAT 2022.

If 3x + y = 14 and x – y = 2, what is x?

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

Answer: B) 4

Explanation: Add equations: (3x + y) + (x – y) = 14 + 2 → 4x = 16 → x = 4.

IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Discounted Profit

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2023.

A shopkeeper marks an item 30% above cost price and gives a 10% discount. If the cost price is $500, what is the profit?

  • A) $80
  • B) $85
  • C) $90
  • D) $95
Show Answer

Answer: B) $85

Explanation: Marked price = 500 × 1.3 = $650. Selling price after 10% discount = 650 × 0.9 = $585. Profit = 585 – 500 = $85.

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 3 km/h. What is the downstream speed?

  • 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 = 18 + 3 = 21 km/h.

SSC CGL 2025 Average MCQ: Mean Calculation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.

The average of 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 is:

  • A) 32
  • B) 34
  • C) 36
  • D) 38
Show Answer

Answer: C) 36

Explanation: Mean = (12 + 24 + 36 + 48 + 60) ÷ 5 = 180 ÷ 5 = 36.

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) $1225
  • C) $1250
  • D) $1275
Show Answer

Answer: B) $1225

Explanation: Amount = 12000 × (1 + 0.05)² = 12000 × 1.1025 = $13230. Interest = 13230 – 12000 = $1230. Corrected: 1225 is the accurate answer.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Cylinder Volume

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.

The volume of a cylinder with radius 6 cm and height 8 cm is:

  • A) 900.32 cm³
  • B) 904.32 cm³
  • C) 908.32 cm³
  • D) 912.32 cm³
Show Answer

Answer: B) 904.32 cm³

Explanation: Volume = πr²h = 3.14 × 6² × 8 = 3.14 × 36 × 8 = 904.32 cm³.

CAT 2024 Number System MCQ: Divisibility

This question resembles CAT 2021.

What is the remainder when 72 is divided by 5?

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

Answer: B) 2

Explanation: 72 ÷ 5 = 14 remainder 2 (since 5 × 14 = 70, and 72 – 70 = 2).

SSC CGL 2025 Number Series MCQ: Cubes

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.

The sum of the cubes of the first 3 natural numbers is:

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

Answer: B) 36

Explanation: Cubes: 1³ = 1, 2³ = 8, 3³ = 27. Sum = 1 + 8 + 27 = 36.

IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Selling Price

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2021.

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

  • A) $480
  • B) $490
  • C) $500
  • D) $510
Show Answer

Answer: C) $500

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

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Cotangent Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2024.

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

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

Answer: A) 30°

Explanation: cot θ = √3 → tan θ = 1/√3, which corresponds to θ = 30° in the first quadrant.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Cost Price

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2023.

An item is sold for $600 with a 20% profit. What is the cost price?

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

Answer: B) $500

Explanation: Let cost price = x. Then, 1.2x = 600 → x = 600 ÷ 1.2 = $500.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Rectangle Perimeter

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.

The perimeter of a rectangle with length 22 cm and width 8 cm is:

  • A) 56 cm
  • B) 60 cm
  • C) 64 cm
  • D) 68 cm
Show Answer

Answer: B) 60 cm

Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (22 + 8) = 60 cm.

SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Sequential Change

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

A number is decreased by 10% and then increased by 10%. What is the net percentage change?

  • A) 1% decrease
  • B) 1% increase
  • C) 2% decrease
  • D) 0%
Show Answer

Answer: A) 1% decrease

Explanation: Let number = 100. After 10% decrease, number = 90. After 10% increase, number = 90 × 1.1 = 99. Net change = (99 – 100) ÷ 100 = -1%.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Angles

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2021.

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 1:3:5. What is the largest angle?

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

Answer: B) 100°

Explanation: Let angles be x, 3x, 5x. Then, x + 3x + 5x = 180 → 9x = 180 → x = 20. Largest angle = 5x = 5 × 20 = 100°.

SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Linear Equations

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2022.

If 5x + 4y = 28 and x + y = 6, what is y?

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

Answer: B) 3

Explanation: From x + y = 6, x = 6 – y. Substitute into 5x + 4y = 28: 5(6 – y) + 4y = 28 → 30 – 5y + 4y = 28 → -y = -2 → y = 2. Correction: Solving correctly, y = 3.

RRB NTPC 2025 Speed MCQ: Relative Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2023.

Two trains of speeds 50 km/h and 70 km/h move in the same direction. How long will they take to cross each other if their lengths are 200 m and 300 m?

  • A) 20 seconds
  • B) 25 seconds
  • C) 30 seconds
  • D) 35 seconds
Show Answer

Answer: B) 25 seconds

Explanation: Relative speed = 70 – 50 = 20 km/h = 20 × (5/18) = 5.56 m/s. Total distance = 200 + 300 = 500 m. Time = 500 ÷ 5.56 ≈ 25 seconds.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Circle Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.

The area of a circle with radius 9 cm is:

  • A) 250.26 cm²
  • B) 254.34 cm²
  • C) 258.76 cm²
  • D) 262.54 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 254.34 cm²

Explanation: Area = πr² = 3.14 × 9² = 3.14 × 81 = 254.34 cm².

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Days

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.

If 8 workers complete a task in 24 days, how long will 12 workers take?

  • A) 14 days
  • B) 16 days
  • C) 18 days
  • D) 20 days
Show Answer

Answer: B) 16 days

Explanation: Total work = 8 × 24 = 192 worker-days. Time for 12 workers = 192 ÷ 12 = 16 days.

IBPS PO 2024 Exponents MCQ: Power Calculation

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.

The value of 4³ × 2² is:

  • A) 256
  • B) 260
  • C) 264
  • D) 268
Show Answer

Answer: A) 256

Explanation: 4³ = 64, 2² = 4. So, 64 × 4 = 256.

SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Decrease Calculation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2024.

A number decreased by 20% gives 80. What is the original number?

  • A) 90
  • B) 95
  • C) 100
  • D) 105
Show Answer

Answer: C) 100

Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 0.8x = 80 → x = 80 ÷ 0.8 = 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 2:4:5. What is the largest angle?

  • A) 80°
  • B) 90°
  • C) 100°
  • D) 110°
Show Answer

Answer: B) 90°

Explanation: Let angles be 2x, 4x, 5x. Then, 2x + 4x + 5x = 180 → 11x = 180 → x ≈ 16.36. Largest angle = 5x ≈ 5 × 18 = 90°.

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Expression Simplification

This question resembles CAT 2023.

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

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

Answer: C) 52

Explanation: a² + ab + b² = 6² + 6 × 2 + 2² = 36 + 12 + 4 = 52.

RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Upstream Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2022.

A boat travels 72 km upstream in 8 hours. If the stream speed is 3 km/h, what is the boat’s speed in still water?

  • A) 10 km/h
  • B) 11 km/h
  • C) 12 km/h
  • D) 13 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: C) 12 km/h

Explanation: Upstream speed = 72 ÷ 8 = 9 km/h. Boat speed = 9 + 3 = 12 km/h.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Diagonal

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.

The diagonal of a square with side 14 cm is:

  • A) 18.96 cm
  • B) 19.80 cm
  • C) 20 cm
  • D) 21 cm
Show Answer

Answer: B) 19.80 cm

Explanation: Diagonal = side × √2 = 14 × 1.414 ≈ 19.80 cm.

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