Mathematics MCQs for Competitive Exams 2025 - Series 47: 50 Questions with Answers

Mathematics MCQs for Competitive Exams 2025 – Series 47 50 Questions with Answers

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Mathematics MCQs for Competitive Exams 2025 – Series 47: 50 Questions with Answers

Mathematics MCQs for Competitive Exams 2025 – Series 47: 50 Questions with Answers

Welcome to Series 47 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: Profit Calculation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

A shopkeeper sells an item for $480 with a 20% profit. What is the cost price?

  • A) $360
  • B) $400
  • C) $420
  • D) $440
Show Answer

Answer: B) $400

Explanation: Let cost price = x. Then, 1.2x = 480 → x = 480 ÷ 1.2 = $400.

RRB NTPC 2025 Time and Distance MCQ: Train Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.

A train covers 360 km in 5 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

  • A) 70 km/h
  • B) 72 km/h
  • C) 75 km/h
  • D) 80 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: B) 72 km/h

Explanation: Speed = 360 ÷ 5 = 72 km/h.

IBPS PO 2024 Algebra MCQ: Linear Equation Solution

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.

If 6x – 7 = 11, what is x?

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

Answer: B) 3

Explanation: 6x – 7 = 11 → 6x = 18 → x = 3.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Area Calculation

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.

The area of a square with side 9 cm is:

  • A) 72 cm²
  • B) 81 cm²
  • C) 90 cm²
  • D) 99 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 81 cm²

Explanation: Area = side² = 9 × 9 = 81 cm².

IBPS Clerk 2024 Discount MCQ: Marked Price

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2022.

An item is sold for $300 after a 25% discount. What is the marked price?

  • A) $375
  • B) $400
  • C) $425
  • D) $450
Show Answer

Answer: B) $400

Explanation: Let marked price = x. Then, 0.75x = 300 → x = 300 ÷ 0.75 = $400.

RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: HCF

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2021.

The HCF of 24 and 36 is:

  • A) 6
  • B) 12
  • C) 18
  • D) 24
Show Answer

Answer: B) 12

Explanation: Prime factors: 24 = 2³ × 3, 36 = 2² × 3². HCF = 2² × 3 = 12.

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Cosine Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2024.

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

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

Answer: A) 30°

Explanation: cos θ = √3/2 corresponds to θ = 30° in the first quadrant.

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Team Efficiency

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2022.

A task takes 24 days for 6 workers. How many days will 9 workers take?

  • A) 12 days
  • B) 14 days
  • C) 16 days
  • D) 18 days
Show Answer

Answer: C) 16 days

Explanation: Total work = 6 × 24 = 144 worker-days. Time for 9 workers = 144 ÷ 9 = 16 days.

IBPS PO 2024 Average MCQ: Mean of Numbers

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2021.

The average of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 is:

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

Answer: B) 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 – 6x + 8 = 0 are:

  • A) 2, 4
  • B) 1, 5
  • C) 3, 3
  • D) 2, 6
Show Answer

Answer: A) 2, 4

Explanation: Factorize: x² – 6x + 8 = (x – 2)(x – 4) = 0. Roots are x = 2, 4.

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 15 km/h, and the stream speed is 3 km/h. What is the upstream speed?

  • A) 10 km/h
  • B) 12 km/h
  • C) 18 km/h
  • D) 20 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: B) 12 km/h

Explanation: Upstream speed = 15 – 3 = 12 km/h.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Percentage MCQ: Increase Calculation

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2023.

A number increased by 15% gives 69. What is the original number?

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

Answer: B) 60

Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 1.15x = 69 → x = 69 ÷ 1.15 = 60.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Circle Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.

The area of a circle with radius 5 cm is:

  • A) 75 cm²
  • B) 78.5 cm²
  • C) 80 cm²
  • D) 82.5 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 78.5 cm²

Explanation: Area = πr² = (22/7) × 5² ≈ 78.57 cm² ≈ 78.5 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: Principal Amount

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2022.

What is the simple interest on $6000 at 6% per annum for 2 years?

  • A) $700
  • B) $720
  • C) $740
  • D) $760
Show Answer

Answer: B) $720

Explanation: Simple Interest = (6000 × 6 × 2) ÷ 100 = $720.

RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: LCM Calculation

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2023.

The LCM of 12 and 18 is:

  • A) 36
  • B) 48
  • C) 54
  • D) 72
Show Answer

Answer: A) 36

Explanation: Prime factors: 12 = 2² × 3, 18 = 2 × 3². LCM = 2² × 3² = 36.

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: Rectangle Perimeter

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2021.

The perimeter of a rectangle with length 10 cm and width 6 cm is:

  • A) 28 cm
  • B) 32 cm
  • C) 36 cm
  • D) 40 cm
Show Answer

Answer: B) 32 cm

Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (10 + 6) = 32 cm.

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Polynomial Evaluation

This question resembles CAT 2023.

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

  • A) 20
  • B) 24
  • C) 28
  • D) 32
Show Answer

Answer: B) 24

Explanation: x² + 3x – 4 = 4² + 3 × 4 – 4 = 16 + 12 – 4 = 24.

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Pipe Efficiency

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.

A pipe fills a tank in 20 hours. How long will 4 pipes take?

  • A) 4 hours
  • B) 5 hours
  • C) 6 hours
  • D) 8 hours
Show Answer

Answer: B) 5 hours

Explanation: One pipe’s rate = 1/20 tank per hour. Four pipes’ rate = 4 × (1/20) = 1/5. Time = 1 ÷ (1/5) = 5 hours.

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) 78
  • B) 81
  • C) 84
  • D) 87
Show Answer

Answer: C) 84

Explanation: Sum = n/2 × (2a + (n-1)d) = 6/2 × (2 × 5 + (6-1) × 3) = 3 × (10 + 15) = 3 × 25 = 75.

SSC CGL 2025 Data Interpretation MCQ: Pie Chart

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.

A pie chart shows expenses: 40% on rent, 30% on food, and 20% on transport. If rent is $800, what is the food expense?

  • A) $500
  • B) $600
  • C) $700
  • D) $800
Show Answer

Answer: B) $600

Explanation: Rent = 40% = $800. Total expense = 800 ÷ 0.4 = $2000. Food = 30% = 0.3 × 2000 = $600.

IBPS Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Loss Percentage

This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2021.

An item bought for $200 is sold for $180. What is the loss percentage?

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

Answer: B) 10%

Explanation: Loss = 200 – 180 = 20. Loss % = (20 ÷ 200) × 100 = 10%.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.

The area of a triangle with base 8 cm and height 6 cm is:

  • A) 24 cm²
  • B) 28 cm²
  • C) 32 cm²
  • D) 36 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: A) 24 cm²

Explanation: Area = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 8 × 6 = 24 cm².

RRB NTPC 2025 Distance MCQ: Car Speed

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.

A car travels 240 km in 4 hours. What is its speed in km/h?

  • A) 50 km/h
  • B) 55 km/h
  • C) 60 km/h
  • D) 65 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: C) 60 km/h

Explanation: Speed = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 km/h.

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: System of Equations

This question resembles CAT 2022.

If 2x + y = 12 and x – y = 3, what is x?

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

Answer: B) 5

Explanation: Add equations: (2x + y) + (x – y) = 12 + 3 → 3x = 15 → x = 5.

IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Profit Percentage

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2023.

An item bought for $300 is sold for $360. What is the profit percentage?

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

Answer: B) 20%

Explanation: Profit = 360 – 300 = 60. Profit % = (60 ÷ 300) × 100 = 20%.

RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Downstream Time

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2021.

A boat travels 60 km downstream in 3 hours. If the stream speed is 4 km/h, what is the boat’s speed in still water?

  • A) 14 km/h
  • B) 16 km/h
  • C) 18 km/h
  • D) 20 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: B) 16 km/h

Explanation: Downstream speed = 60 ÷ 3 = 20 km/h. Boat speed = 20 – 4 = 16 km/h.

SSC CGL 2025 Average MCQ: Weighted Mean

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.

The average weight of 4 boys is 50 kg, and 3 boys is 60 kg. What is the total weight of all 7 boys?

  • A) 350 kg
  • B) 360 kg
  • C) 380 kg
  • D) 390 kg
Show Answer

Answer: C) 380 kg

Explanation: Total weight of 4 boys = 4 × 50 = 200 kg. Total weight of 3 boys = 3 × 60 = 180 kg. Total weight = 200 + 180 = 380 kg.

SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Quadratic Equation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2023.

If 3x² – 12x + 12 = 0, what is x?

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

Answer: B) 2

Explanation: Divide by 3: 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 $10000 at 5% per annum for 2 years?

  • A) $1020
  • B) $1025
  • C) $1050
  • D) $1075
Show Answer

Answer: C) $1050

Explanation: Amount = 10000 × (1 + 0.05)² = 10000 × 1.1025 = $11025. Interest = 11025 – 10000 = $1050.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Circle Circumference

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.

The circumference of a circle with radius 8 cm is:

  • A) 48 cm
  • B) 50.24 cm
  • C) 52 cm
  • D) 54 cm
Show Answer

Answer: B) 50.24 cm

Explanation: Circumference = 2πr = 2 × (3.14) × 8 = 50.24 cm.

CAT 2024 Number System MCQ: Remainder

This question resembles CAT 2021.

What is the remainder when 40 is divided by 7?

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

Answer: C) 3

Explanation: 40 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 3 (since 7 × 5 = 35, and 40 – 35 = 3).

SSC CGL 2025 Number Series MCQ: Even Numbers

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.

The sum of the first 5 even numbers is:

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

Answer: C) 30

Explanation: First 5 even numbers: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Sum = 2 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 10 = 30.

IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Discounted Profit

This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2021.

A shopkeeper marks an item 20% above cost price and gives a 10% discount. If the cost price is $500, what is the profit?

  • A) $50
  • B) $55
  • C) $60
  • D) $65
Show Answer

Answer: C) $60

Explanation: Marked price = 500 × 1.2 = $600. Selling price after 10% discount = 600 × 0.9 = $540. Profit = 540 – 500 = $60.

UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Tangent Angle

This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2024.

If tan θ = 1, what is θ in the first quadrant?

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

Answer: B) 45°

Explanation: tan θ = 1 corresponds to θ = 45° 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 $250 with a 25% profit. What is the cost price?

  • A) $180
  • B) $190
  • C) $200
  • D) $210
Show Answer

Answer: C) $200

Explanation: Let cost price = x. Then, 1.25x = 250 → x = 250 ÷ 1.25 = $200.

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 5 cm and height 10 cm is:

  • A) 300 cm²
  • B) 314 cm²
  • C) 320 cm²
  • D) 330 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: B) 314 cm²

Explanation: Curved surface area = 2π × cm × h = 2 × (3.14) × 5 × 10 = 314 cm².

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% (4% decrease).

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Angles

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2021.

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2:3:4. What is the largest angle?

  • A) 60°
  • B) 80°
  • C) 90°
  • D) 100°
Show Answer

Answer: 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 4x + 2y = 20 and x + y = 6, what is y?

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

Answer: C) 4

Explanation: From x + y = 6, x = 6 – y. Substitute into 4x + 2y = 20: 4(6 – y) + 2y = 20 → 24 – 4y + 2y = 20 → -4y = -4 → y = 4.

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 are moving towards each other. How long will they take to cross each other if their lengths are 500 m and 700 m?

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

Answer: C) 10 seconds

Explanation: Relative speed = 60 + 90 = 150 km/h = 150 × (5/18) = 41.67 m/s. Total distance = 500 + 700 = 1200 m. Time = 1200 ÷ 41.67 ≈ 28.8 seconds.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Rectangular Area

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.

The area of a rectangle with length 15 cm and width 8 cm is:

  • A) 100 cm²
  • B) 110 cm²
  • C) 120 cm²
  • D) 130 cm²
Show Answer

Answer: C) 120 cm²

Explanation: Area = length × width = 15 × 8 = 120 cm².

SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Days

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.

If 5 workers complete a task in 20 days, how long will 10 workers take?

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

Answer: B) 10 days

Explanation: Total work = 5 × 20 = 100 worker-days. Time for 10 workers = 100 ÷ 10 = 10 days.

IBPS PO 2024 Exponents MCQ: Power Calculation

This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.

The value of 2⁴ × 3² is:

  • A) 96
  • B) 108
  • C) 120
  • D) 144
Show Answer

Answer: D) 144

Explanation: 2⁴ = 16, 3² = 9. So, 16 × 9 = 144.

SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Decrease Calculation

This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2024.

A number decreased by 25% gives 90. What is the original number?

  • A) 110
  • B) 115
  • C) 120
  • D) 125
Show Answer

Answer: C) 120

Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 0.75x = 90 → x = 90 ÷ 0.75 = 120.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Angles

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 1:1:2. What is the largest angle?

  • A) 60°
  • B) 70°
  • C) 80°
  • D) 90°
Show Answer

Answer: D) 90°

Explanation: Let angles be x, x, 2x. Then, x + x + 2x = 180 → 4x = 180 → x = 45. Largest angle = 2x = 90°.

CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Expression Simplification

This question resembles CAT 2023.

If a = 4 and b = 3, what is the value of a² + b²?

  • A) 20
  • B) 22
  • C) 24
  • D) 25
Show Answer

Answer: D) 25

Explanation: a² + b² = 4² + 3² = 16 + 9 = 25.

RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Upstream Time

This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2022.

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) 9 km/h
  • C) 10 km/h
  • D) 12 km/h
Show Answer

Answer: C) 10 km/h

Explanation: Upstream speed = 48 ÷ 6 = 8 km/h. Boat speed = 8 + 2 = 10 km/h.

SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Diagonal

This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.

The diagonal of a square with side 5 cm is:

  • A) 5√2 cm
  • B) 6√2 cm
  • C) 7√2 cm
  • D) 8√2 cm
Show Answer

Answer: A) 5√2 cm

Explanation: Diagonal = side × √2 = 5 × √2 = 5√2 cm.

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