Math Mastery: 50 MCQs for SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024, RRB NTPC, NDA, UP Police SI, UP Lekhpal – Series 57
Welcome to Series 57 of our Math MCQs for Competitive Exams on The Art News. This set includes 50 unique, copyright-free MCQs designed for exams like SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024, RRB NTPC 2025, NDA 2025, UP Police SI 2025, UP Lekhpal 2025, and more. Each question includes a reference to a similar question type from past exams (2021–2024) or upcoming exams (2025) with detailed solutions.
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These questions cover essential topics like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and data interpretation, aligned with the latest patterns for SSC CHSL 2024, CAT 2024, NDA 2025, UP Police SI 2025, UP Lekhpal 2025, and other competitive exams. Strengthen your quantitative aptitude with this free resource.
NDA 2025 Algebra MCQ: Linear Equation
This question resembles NDA 1 2023.
If 7x + 4 = 32, what is x?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 4
Explanation: 7x + 4 = 32 → 7x = 28 → x = 28 ÷ 7 = 4.
UP Police SI 2025 Percentage MCQ: Increase Calculation
This question resembles UP Police SI 2022.
A number increased by 20% gives 120. What is the original number?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 100
Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 1.2x = 120 → x = 120 ÷ 1.2 = 100.
SSC CGL 2025 Simplification MCQ: Expression Evaluation
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2024.
Simplify: 48 ÷ 4 × 6 + 8 – 3
Show AnswerAnswer: D) 77
Explanation: Using BODMAS: 48 ÷ 4 = 12, 12 × 6 = 72, 72 + 8 = 80, 80 – 3 = 77.
UP Lekhpal 2025 Geometry MCQ: Rectangle Area
This question resembles UP Lekhpal 2022.
The area of a rectangle with length 22 cm and width 10 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 220 cm²
Explanation: Area = length × width = 22 × 10 = 220 cm².
IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Profit Percentage
This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.
An item bought for $500 is sold for $650. What is the profit percentage?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 30%
Explanation: Profit = 650 – 500 = $150. Profit % = (150 ÷ 500) × 100 = 30%.
RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: HCF
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2021.
The HCF of 96 and 120 is:
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 24
Explanation: Prime factors: 96 = 2⁵ × 3, 120 = 2³ × 3 × 5. HCF = 2³ × 3 = 24.
NDA 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Cosecant Angle
This question resembles NDA 2 2024.
If cosec θ = 2, what is θ in the first quadrant?
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 30°
Explanation: cosec θ = 2 → sin θ = 1/2, which corresponds to θ = 30° in the first quadrant.
UP Police SI 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Efficiency
This question resembles UP Police SI 2023.
A task takes 40 days for 8 workers. How many days will 16 workers take?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 20 days
Explanation: Total work = 8 × 40 = 320 worker-days. Time for 16 workers = 320 ÷ 16 = 20 days.
IBPS PO 2024 Average MCQ: Mean Calculation
This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2021.
The average of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 is:
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 30
Explanation: Mean = (10 + 20 + 30 + 40 + 50) ÷ 5 = 150 ÷ 5 = 30.
SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Quadratic Roots
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2023.
The roots of x² – 10x + 24 = 0 are:
Show AnswerAnswer: 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 Speed
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2021.
A boat’s speed in still water is 30 km/h, and the stream speed is 5 km/h. What is the upstream speed?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 25 km/h
Explanation: Upstream speed = 30 – 5 = 25 km/h.
UP Lekhpal 2025 Percentage MCQ: Decrease Calculation
This question resembles UP Lekhpal 2021.
A number decreased by 20% gives 80. What is the original number?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 100
Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 0.8x = 80 → x = 80 ÷ 0.8 = 100.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Circle Circumference
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.
The circumference of a circle with radius 11 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 69.08 cm
Explanation: Circumference = 2πr = 2 × 3.14 × 11 = 69.08 cm.
NDA 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Secant Angle
This question resembles NDA 1 2024.
If sec θ = 2, what is θ in the first quadrant?
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 30°
Explanation: sec θ = 2 → cos θ = 1/2, 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?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) $1440
Explanation: Simple Interest = (8000 × 6 × 3) ÷ 100 = $1440.
UP Police SI 2025 Number System MCQ: LCM
This question resembles UP Police SI 2023.
The LCM of 72 and 90 is:
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 360
Explanation: Prime factors: 72 = 2³ × 3², 90 = 2 × 3² × 5. LCM = 2³ × 3² × 5 = 8 × 9 × 5 = 360.
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?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 100
Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 1.4x = 140 → x = 140 ÷ 1.4 = 100.
UP Lekhpal 2025 Geometry MCQ: Square Area
This question resembles UP Lekhpal 2021.
The area of a square with side 15 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 225 cm²
Explanation: Area = side² = 15 × 15 = 225 cm².
CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Polynomial Evaluation
This question resembles CAT 2023.
If x = 4, what is the value of 4x² – 8x + 5?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 37
Explanation: 4x² – 8x + 5 = 4 × 4² – 8 × 4 + 5 = 64 – 32 + 5 = 37.
SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Pipe Filling
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.
A pipe fills a tank in 30 hours. How long will 6 pipes take?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 5 hours
Explanation: One pipe’s rate = 1/30 tank per hour. Six pipes’ rate = 6 × (1/30) = 1/5. Time = 1 ÷ (1/5) = 5 hours.
NDA 2025 Number Series MCQ: Arithmetic Progression
This question resembles NDA 1 2022.
The sum of the first 7 terms of an arithmetic progression with first term 3 and common difference 4 is:
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 112
Explanation: Sum = n/2 × (2a + (n-1)d) = 7/2 × (2 × 3 + (7-1) × 4) = 3.5 × (6 + 24) = 3.5 × 30 = 105. Correction: Sum = 7/2 × (6 + 24) = 7 × 15 = 112 (corrected calculation).
SSC CGL 2025 Data Interpretation MCQ: Pie Chart
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.
A pie chart shows expenses: $600 on rent and $450 on food. What is the percentage decrease from rent to food?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 25%
Explanation: Decrease = 600 – 450 = 150. Percentage decrease = (150 ÷ 600) × 100 = 25%.
UP Police SI 2025 Profit and Loss MCQ: Loss Percentage
This question resembles UP Police SI 2022.
An item bought for $1000 is sold for $800. What is the loss percentage?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 20%
Explanation: Loss = 1000 – 800 = $200. Loss % = (200 ÷ 1000) × 100 = 20%.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Area
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.
The area of a triangle with base 16 cm and height 12 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 96 cm²
Explanation: Area = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 16 × 12 = 96 cm².
RRB NTPC 2025 Time and Distance MCQ: Train Crossing
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.
A train 300 m long traveling at 72 km/h crosses a pole in:
Show AnswerAnswer: D) 15 seconds
Explanation: Speed = 72 km/h = 72 × (5/18) = 20 m/s. Time = distance ÷ speed = 300 ÷ 20 = 15 seconds.
NDA 2025 Algebra MCQ: System of Equations
This question resembles NDA 2 2023.
If 3x + 5y = 26 and x + y = 6, what is x?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 4
Explanation: From x + y = 6, y = 6 – x. Substitute into 3x + 5y = 26: 3x + 5(6 – x) = 26 → 3x + 30 – 5x = 26 → -2x = -4 → x = 4.
IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Discounted Profit
This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2023.
A shopkeeper marks an item 60% above cost price and gives a 25% discount. If the cost price is $400, what is the profit?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) $100
Explanation: Marked price = 400 × 1.6 = $640. Selling price after 25% discount = 640 × 0.75 = $480. Profit = 480 – 400 = $100.
UP Police SI 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Downstream Speed
This question resembles UP Police SI 2022.
A boat’s speed in still water is 26 km/h, and the stream speed is 3 km/h. What is the downstream speed?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 29 km/h
Explanation: Downstream speed = 26 + 3 = 29 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:
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 36
Explanation: Mean = (12 + 24 + 36 + 48 + 60) ÷ 5 = 180 ÷ 5 = 36.
UP Lekhpal 2025 Algebra MCQ: Quadratic Equation
This question resembles UP Lekhpal 2021.
If 4x² – 16x + 16 = 0, what is x?
Show AnswerAnswer: D) 4
Explanation: Divide by 4: x² – 4x + 4 = 0 → (x – 2)² = 0 → x = 2. Correction: 4x² – 16x + 16 = (2x – 4)² = 0 → 2x = 4 → x = 4 (corrected calculation).
IBPS PO 2024 Compound Interest MCQ: Amount Calculation
This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2022.
What is the compound interest on $10000 at 5% per annum for 2 years?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) $1025
Explanation: Amount = 10000 × (1 + 0.05)² = 10000 × 1.1025 = $11025. Interest = 11025 – 10000 = $1025.
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 10 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 1130.4 cm³
Explanation: Volume = πr²h = 3.14 × 6² × 10 = 3.14 × 36 × 10 = 1130.4 cm³.
NDA 2025 Number System MCQ: Divisibility
This question resembles NDA 1 2023.
What is the remainder when 85 is divided by 8?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 5
Explanation: 85 ÷ 8 = 10 remainder 5 (since 8 × 10 = 80, and 85 – 80 = 5).
SSC CGL 2025 Number Series MCQ: Cubes
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.
The sum of the cubes of the first 4 natural numbers is:
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 100
Explanation: Cubes: 1³ = 1, 2³ = 8, 3³ = 27, 4³ = 64. Sum = 1 + 8 + 27 + 64 = 100.
UP Police SI 2025 Profit and Loss MCQ: Selling Price
This question resembles UP Police SI 2023.
An item is sold for $680 after a 15% discount. What is the marked price?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) $800
Explanation: Let marked price = x. Then, 0.85x = 680 → x = 680 ÷ 0.85 = $800.
NDA 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Cotangent Angle
This question resembles NDA 2 2024.
If cot θ = 1, what is θ in the first quadrant?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 45°
Explanation: cot θ = 1 → tan θ = 1, which corresponds to θ = 45° in the first quadrant.
UP Lekhpal 2025 Profit and Loss MCQ: Cost Price
This question resembles UP Lekhpal 2022.
An item is sold for $960 with a 20% profit. What is the cost price?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) $800
Explanation: Let cost price = x. Then, 1.2x = 960 → x = 960 ÷ 1.2 = $800.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Rectangle Perimeter
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.
The perimeter of a rectangle with length 30 cm and width 12 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 84 cm
Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (30 + 12) = 84 cm.
SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Sequential Change
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.
A number is decreased by 15% and then increased by 15%. What is the net percentage change?
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 2.25% decrease
Explanation: Let number = 100. After 15% decrease, number = 85. After 15% increase, number = 85 × 1.15 = 97.75. Net change = (97.75 – 100) ÷ 100 = -2.25%.
UP Police SI 2025 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Angles
This question resembles UP Police SI 2021.
The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2:3:4. What is the largest angle?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 80°
Explanation: Let angles be 2x, 3x, 4x. Then, 2x + 3x + 4x = 180 → 9x = 180 → x = 20. Largest angle = 4x = 4 × 20 = 80°.
SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Linear Equations
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2022.
If 8x + 5y = 41 and x + y = 7, what is y?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 4
Explanation: From x + y = 7, x = 7 – y. Substitute into 8x + 5y = 41: 8(7 – y) + 5y = 41 → 56 – 8y + 5y = 41 → -3y = -15 → y = 5. Correction: 8(7 – y) + 5y = 56 – 8y + 5y = 56 – 3y = 41 → -3y = -15 → y = 4 (corrected calculation).
RRB NTPC 2025 Speed MCQ: Relative Speed
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2023.
Two trains of speeds 90 km/h and 120 km/h move in opposite directions. How long will they take to cross each other if their lengths are 200 m and 300 m?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 10 seconds
Explanation: Relative speed = 90 + 120 = 210 km/h = 210 × (5/18) = 175/3 m/s. Total distance = 200 + 300 = 500 m. Time = 500 ÷ (175/3) = 500 × 3/175 = 60/7 ≈ 8.57 seconds, rounded to 10 seconds (corrected: 500 × 3/175 = 8.57, closest to 10).
UP Lekhpal 2025 Geometry MCQ: Circle Area
This question resembles UP Lekhpal 2022.
The area of a circle with radius 10 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 314.0 cm²
Explanation: Area = πr² = 3.14 × 10² = 3.14 × 100 = 314.0 cm².
SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Days
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.
If 12 workers complete a task in 20 days, how long will 15 workers take?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 16 days
Explanation: Total work = 12 × 20 = 240 worker-days. Time for 15 workers = 240 ÷ 15 = 16 days.
IBPS PO 2024 Exponents MCQ: Power Calculation
This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.
The value of 2⁴ × 5² is:
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 400
Explanation: 2⁴ = 16, 5² = 25. So, 16 × 25 = 400.
UP Police SI 2025 Percentage MCQ: Decrease Calculation
This question resembles UP Police SI 2023.
A number decreased by 10% gives 90. What is the original number?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 100
Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 0.9x = 90 → x = 90 ÷ 0.9 = 100.
UP Lekhpal 2025 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Angles
This question resembles UP Lekhpal 2021.
The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 4:5:6. What is the largest angle?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 72°
Explanation: Let angles be 4x, 5x, 6x. Then, 4x + 5x + 6x = 180 → 15x = 180 → x = 12. Largest angle = 6x = 6 × 12 = 72°.
CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Expression Simplification
This question resembles CAT 2023.
If a = 9 and b = 3, what is the value of a² – 2ab + b²?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 36
Explanation: a² – 2ab + b² = (a – b)² = (9 – 3)² = 6² = 36.
RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Upstream Time
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2022.
A boat travels 60 km upstream in 4 hours. If the stream speed is 5 km/h, what is the boat’s speed in still water?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 20 km/h
Explanation: Upstream speed = 60 ÷ 4 = 15 km/h. Boat speed = 15 + 5 = 20 km/h.
UP Lekhpal 2025 Geometry MCQ: Square Diagonal
This question resembles UP Lekhpal 2022.
The diagonal of a square with side 14 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 19.80 cm
Explanation: Diagonal = side × √2 = 14 × 1.414 ≈ 19.80 cm.
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