Mathematics MCQs for SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024

Mathematics MCQs for SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024

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Mathematics MCQs for SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024, RRB NTPC 2025 – Series 52

Mathematics MCQs for SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024, RRB NTPC 2025 – Series 52

Welcome to Series 52 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 Simplification MCQ: Expression Evaluation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

Simplify: 36 ÷ 4 × 3 + 6 – 2

  • A) 27
  • B) 29
  • C) 31
  • D) 33
Show Answer

Answer: B) 29

Explanation: Using BODMAS: 36 ÷ 4 = 9, 9 × 3 = 27, 27 + 6 = 33, 33 – 2 = 29.

RRB NTPC 2025 Time and Distance MCQ: Car Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.

A car travels 420 km in 7 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 = Distance ÷ Time = 420 ÷ 7 = 60 km/h.

IBPS PO 2024 Algebra MCQ: Linear Equation

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.

If 8x + 5 = 29, what is x?

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

Answer: B) 3

Explanation: 8x + 5 = 29 → 8x = 24 → x = 24 ÷ 8 = 3.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Perimeter

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.

The perimeter of a square with side 18 cm is:

  • A) 64 cm
  • B) 68 cm
  • C) 72 cm
  • D) 76 cm
Show Answer

Answer: C) 72 cm

Explanation: Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 18 = 72 cm.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Loss Percentage

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2022.

An item bought for $600 is sold for $540. What is the loss percentage?

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

Answer: B) 10%

Explanation: Loss = 600 – 540 = $60. Loss % = (60 ÷ 600) × 100 = 10%.

RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: HCF

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2021.

The HCF of 54 and 72 is:

  • A) 12
  • B) 18
  • C) 24
  • D) 30
Show Answer

Answer: B) 18

Explanation: Prime factors: 54 = 2 × 3³, 72 = 2³ × 3². HCF = 2 × 3² = 18.

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Tangent Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2024.

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

  • 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.

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Efficiency

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2022.

A task takes 30 days for 10 workers. How many days will 15 workers take?

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

Answer: B) 20 days

Explanation: Total work = 10 × 30 = 300 worker-days. Time for 15 workers = 300 ÷ 15 = 20 days.

IBPS PO 2024 Average MCQ: Mean Calculation

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2021.

The average of 15, 25, 35, 45, 55 is:

  • A) 33
  • B) 34
  • C) 35
  • D) 36
Show Answer

Answer: C) 35

Explanation: Mean = (15 + 25 + 35 + 45 + 55) ÷ 5 = 175 ÷ 5 = 35.

SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Quadratic Roots

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2023.

The roots of x² – 12x + 35 = 0 are:

  • A) 5, 7
  • B) 4, 8
  • C) 3, 9
  • D) 2, 10
Show Answer

Answer: A) 5, 7

Explanation: Factorize: x² – 12x + 35 = (x – 5)(x – 7) = 0. Roots are x = 5, 7.

RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Downstream Time

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2021.

A boat travels 80 km downstream in 4 hours. If the stream speed is 5 km/h, what is the boat’s speed in still water?

  • A) 12 km/h
  • B) 15 km/h
  • C) 18 km/h
  • D) 20 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: B) 15 km/h

Explanation: Downstream speed = 80 ÷ 4 = 20 km/h. Boat speed = 20 – 5 = 15 km/h.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Percentage MCQ: Increase Calculation

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2023.

A number increased by 25% gives 125. What is the original number?

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

Answer: C) 100

Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 1.25x = 125 → x = 125 ÷ 1.25 = 100.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Circle Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.

The area of a circle with radius 7 cm is:

  • A) 150.86 cm²
  • B) 153.86 cm²
  • C) 154.86 cm²
  • D) 157.86 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 153.86 cm²

Explanation: Area = πr² = 3.14 × 7² = 3.14 × 49 = 153.86 cm².

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Sine Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2023.

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

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

Answer: A) 30°

Explanation: sin θ = 1/2 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 $7000 at 4% per annum for 5 years?

  • A) $1300
  • B) $1350
  • C) $1400
  • D) $1450
Show Answer

Answer: C) $1400

Explanation: Simple Interest = (7000 × 4 × 5) ÷ 100 = $1400.

RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: LCM

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2023.

The LCM of 24 and 36 is:

  • A) 48
  • B) 72
  • C) 96
  • D) 120
Show Answer

Answer: B) 72

Explanation: Prime factors: 24 = 2³ × 3, 36 = 2² × 3². LCM = 2³ × 3² = 72.

SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Decrease Calculation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2024.

A number decreased by 30% gives 70. What is the original number?

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

Answer: C) 100

Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 0.7x = 70 → x = 70 ÷ 0.7 = 100.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2021.

The area of a triangle with base 18 cm and height 8 cm is:

  • A) 64 cm²
  • B) 72 cm²
  • C) 80 cm²
  • D) 88 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 72 cm²

Explanation: Area = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 18 × 8 = 72 cm².

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Polynomial Evaluation

This question resembles CAT 2023.

If x = 5, what is the value of 3x² – 4x + 1?

  • A) 56
  • B) 58
  • C) 60
  • D) 62
Show Answer

Answer: B) 58

Explanation: 3x² – 4x + 1 = 3 × 5² – 4 × 5 + 1 = 75 – 20 + 1 = 58.

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Pipe Filling

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.

A pipe fills a tank in 24 hours. How long will 4 pipes take?

  • A) 5 hours
  • B) 6 hours
  • C) 7 hours
  • D) 8 hours
Show Answer

Answer: B) 6 hours

Explanation: One pipe’s rate = 1/24 tank per hour. Four pipes’ rate = 4 × (1/24) = 1/6. Time = 1 ÷ (1/6) = 6 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) 81
  • C) 82
  • D) 83
Show Answer

Answer: A) 80

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

SSC CGL 2025 Data Interpretation MCQ: Table Analysis

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

A table shows production: 120 units in Q1 and 150 units in Q2. What is the percentage increase?

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

Answer: C) 25%

Explanation: Increase = 150 – 120 = 30. Percentage increase = (30 ÷ 120) × 100 = 25%.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Profit Percentage

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2021.

An item bought for $500 is sold for $600. What is the profit percentage?

  • A) 15%
  • B) 20%
  • C) 25%
  • D) 30%
Show Answer

Answer: B) 20%

Explanation: Profit = 600 – 500 = $100. Profit % = (100 ÷ 500) × 100 = 20%.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Rectangle Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.

The area of a rectangle with length 24 cm and width 10 cm is:

  • A) 220 cm²
  • B) 230 cm²
  • C) 240 cm²
  • D) 250 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: C) 240 cm²

Explanation: Area = length × width = 24 × 10 = 240 cm².

RRB NTPC 2025 Time and Distance MCQ: Train Crossing

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.

A train 250 m long traveling at 108 km/h crosses a pole in:

  • A) 8 seconds
  • B) 8.33 seconds
  • C) 9 seconds
  • D) 9.33 seconds
Show Answer

Answer: B) 8.33 seconds

Explanation: Speed = 108 km/h = 108 × (5/18) = 30 m/s. Time = distance ÷ speed = 250 ÷ 30 ≈ 8.33 seconds.

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: System of Equations

This question resembles CAT 2022.

If 4x + 3y = 19 and x – y = 1, what is x?

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

Answer: B) 4

Explanation: From x – y = 1, y = x – 1. Substitute into 4x + 3y = 19: 4x + 3(x – 1) = 19 → 4x + 3x – 3 = 19 → 7x = 22 → x ≈ 4 (integer solution).

IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Discounted Profit

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2023.

A shopkeeper marks an item 50% above cost price and gives a 20% discount. If the cost price is $400, what is the profit?

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

Answer: A) $80

Explanation: Marked price = 400 × 1.5 = $600. Selling price after 20% discount = 600 × 0.8 = $480. Profit = 480 – 400 = $80.

RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Upstream Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2021.

A boat’s speed in still water is 22 km/h, and the stream speed is 4 km/h. What is the upstream speed?

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

Answer: B) 18 km/h

Explanation: Upstream speed = 22 – 4 = 18 km/h.

SSC CGL 2025 Average MCQ: Mean of Numbers

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.

The average of 18, 30, 42, 54, 66 is:

  • A) 40
  • B) 42
  • C) 44
  • D) 46
Show Answer

Answer: A) 40

Explanation: Mean = (18 + 30 + 42 + 54 + 66) ÷ 5 = 200 ÷ 5 = 40.

SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Quadratic Equation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2023.

If 5x² – 20x + 20 = 0, what is x?

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

Answer: B) 2

Explanation: Divide by 5: 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 $20000 at 6% per annum for 2 years?

  • A) $2400
  • B) $2472
  • C) $2544
  • D) $2616
Show Answer

Answer: B) $2472

Explanation: Amount = 20000 × (1 + 0.06)² = 20000 × 1.1236 = $22472. Interest = 22472 – 20000 = $2472.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Cylinder Volume

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.

The volume of a cylinder with radius 5 cm and height 12 cm is:

  • A) 942.0 cm³
  • B) 942.5 cm³
  • C) 943.0 cm³
  • D) 943.5 cm³
Show Answer

Answer: A) 942.0 cm³

Explanation: Volume = πr²h = 3.14 × 5² × 12 = 3.14 × 25 × 12 = 942.0 cm³.

CAT 2024 Number System MCQ: Divisibility

This question resembles CAT 2021.

What is the remainder when 90 is divided by 7?

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

Answer: C) 6

Explanation: 90 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 6 (since 7 × 12 = 84, and 90 – 84 = 6).

SSC CGL 2025 Number Series MCQ: Squares

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.

The sum of the squares of the first 6 natural numbers is:

  • A) 81
  • B) 91
  • C) 101
  • D) 111
Show Answer

Answer: B) 91

Explanation: Squares: 1² = 1, 2² = 4, 3² = 9, 4² = 16, 5² = 25, 6² = 36. Sum = 1 + 4 + 9 + 16 + 25 + 36 = 91.

IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Selling Price

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2021.

An item is sold for $360 after a 10% discount. What is the marked price?

  • A) $390
  • B) $400
  • C) $410
  • D) $420
Show Answer

Answer: B) $400

Explanation: Let marked price = x. Then, 0.9x = 360 → x = 360 ÷ 0.9 = $400.

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Cosine Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2024.

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

  • 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 Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Cost 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 28 cm and width 12 cm is:

  • A) 76 cm
  • B) 80 cm
  • C) 84 cm
  • D) 88 cm
Show Answer

Answer: B) 80 cm

Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (28 + 12) = 80 cm.

SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Sequential Change

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

A number is increased by 10% and then decreased 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% increase, number = 110. After 10% decrease, number = 110 × 0.9 = 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 3:4:5. What is the largest angle?

  • A) 75°
  • B) 80°
  • C) 85°
  • D) 90°
Show Answer

Answer: D) 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 7x + 2y = 23 and x + y = 5, what is y?

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

Answer: A) 2

Explanation: From x + y = 5, x = 5 – y. Substitute into 7x + 2y = 23: 7(5 – y) + 2y = 23 → 35 – 7y + 2y = 23 → -5y = -12 → y = 2.

RRB NTPC 2025 Speed MCQ: Relative Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2023.

Two trains of speeds 60 km/h and 90 km/h move towards each other. How long will they take to cross each other if their lengths are 250 m and 350 m?

  • A) 8 seconds
  • B) 9 seconds
  • C) 10 seconds
  • D) 11 seconds
Show Answer

Answer: C) 10 seconds

Explanation: Relative speed = 60 + 90 = 150 km/h = 150 × (5/18) = 41.67 m/s. Total distance = 250 + 350 = 600 m. Time = 600 ÷ 41.67 ≈ 10 seconds.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Circle Circumference

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.

The circumference of a circle with radius 11 cm is:

  • A) 68.08 cm
  • B) 69.08 cm
  • C) 70.08 cm
  • D) 71.08 cm
Show Answer

Answer: B) 69.08 cm

Explanation: Circumference = 2πr = 2 × 3.14 × 11 = 69.08 cm.

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Days

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.

If 6 workers complete a task in 36 hours, how long will 9 workers take?

  • A) 20 hours
  • B) 22 hours
  • C) 24 hours
  • D) 26 hours
Show Answer

Answer: C) 24 hours

Explanation: Total work = 6 × 36 = 216 worker-hours. Time for 9 workers = 216 ÷ 9 = 24 hours.

IBPS PO 2024 Exponents MCQ: Power Calculation

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.

The value of 3³ × 4² is:

  • A) 432
  • B) 436
  • C) 440
  • D) 444
Show Answer

Answer: A) 432

Explanation: 3³ = 27, 4² = 16. So, 27 × 16 = 432.

SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Increase Calculation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2024.

A number increased by 60% gives 160. What is the original number?

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

Answer: B) 100

Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 1.6x = 160 → x = 160 ÷ 1.6 = 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 2:3:6. What is the largest angle?

  • A) 98.18°
  • B) 100.18°
  • C) 102.18°
  • D) 104.18°
Show Answer

Answer: A) 98.18°

Explanation: Let angles be 2x, 3x, 6x. Then, 2x + 3x + 6x = 180 → 11x = 180 → x ≈ 16.36. Largest angle = 6x ≈ 6 × 16.36 = 98.18°.

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Expression Simplification

This question resembles CAT 2023.

If a = 8 and b = 4, what is the value of a² – ab + b²?

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

Answer: C) 84

Explanation: a² – ab + b² = 8² – 8 × 4 + 4² = 64 – 32 + 16 = 84.

RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Downstream Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2022.

A boat travels 90 km downstream in 5 hours. If the stream speed is 4 km/h, what is the boat’s speed in still water?

  • A) 12 km/h
  • B) 14 km/h
  • C) 16 km/h
  • D) 18 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: B) 14 km/h

Explanation: Downstream speed = 90 ÷ 5 = 18 km/h. Boat speed = 18 – 4 = 14 km/h.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Diagonal

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.

The diagonal of a square with side 20 cm is:

  • A) 27.28 cm
  • B) 28.28 cm
  • C) 29.28 cm
  • D) 30.28 cm
Show Answer

Answer: B) 28.28 cm

Explanation: Diagonal = side × √2 = 20 × 1.414 ≈ 28.28 cm.

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