Mathematics MCQs for SSC CGL 2025, IBPS PO 2024, RRB NTPC 2025 – Series 50
Welcome to Series 50 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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These questions cover key topics like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and data interpretation, aligned with the latest patterns for SSC CHSL 2024, CAT 2024, and other competitive exams. Enhance your quantitative aptitude with this free resource.
SSC CGL 2025 Simplification MCQ: Expression Evaluation
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.
Simplify: 24 ÷ 3 × 2 + 5 – 1
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 20
Explanation: Using BODMAS: 24 ÷ 3 = 8, 8 × 2 = 16, 16 + 5 = 21, 21 – 1 = 20.
RRB NTPC 2025 Time and Distance MCQ: Car Travel
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.
A car travels 360 km in 6 hours. What is its speed in km/h?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 60 km/h
Explanation: Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 360 ÷ 6 = 60 km/h.
IBPS PO 2024 Algebra MCQ: Linear Equation
This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.
If 9x – 3 = 24, what is x?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 3
Explanation: 9x – 3 = 24 → 9x = 27 → x = 27 ÷ 9 = 3.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Rectangle Perimeter
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.
The perimeter of a rectangle with length 18 cm and width 12 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 60 cm
Explanation: Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (18 + 12) = 60 cm.
IBPS Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Selling Price
This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2022.
An item is sold for $480 after a 20% profit. What is the cost price?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) $400
Explanation: Let cost price = x. Then, 1.2x = 480 → x = 480 ÷ 1.2 = $400.
RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: HCF
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2021.
The HCF of 36 and 48 is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 12
Explanation: Prime factors: 36 = 2² × 3², 48 = 2⁴ × 3. HCF = 2² × 3 = 12.
UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Sine Angle
This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2024.
If sin θ = 1/√2 and θ is in the first quadrant, what is θ?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 45°
Explanation: sin θ = 1/√2 corresponds to θ = 45° in the first quadrant.
SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Efficiency
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2022.
A task takes 24 days for 6 workers. How many days will 8 workers take?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 18 days
Explanation: Total work = 6 × 24 = 144 worker-days. Time for 8 workers = 144 ÷ 8 = 18 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: 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 – 14x + 48 = 0 are:
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 6, 8
Explanation: Factorize: x² – 14x + 48 = (x – 6)(x – 8) = 0. Roots are x = 6, 8.
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?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 16 km/h
Explanation: Downstream speed = 60 ÷ 3 = 20 km/h. Boat speed = 20 – 4 = 16 km/h.
IBPS Clerk 2024 Percentage MCQ: Increase Calculation
This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2023.
A number increased by 20% gives 96. What is the original number?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 80
Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 1.2x = 96 → x = 96 ÷ 1.2 = 80.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Circle Area
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.
The area of a circle with radius 8 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 200.96 cm²
Explanation: Area = πr² = 3.14 × 8² = 3.14 × 64 = 200.96 cm².
UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Cosine Angle
This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2023.
If cos θ = √3/2 and θ is in the first quadrant, what is θ?
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 30°
Explanation: cos θ = √3/2 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 $6000 at 5% per annum for 4 years?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) $1200
Explanation: Simple Interest = (6000 × 5 × 4) ÷ 100 = $1200.
RRB NTPC 2025 Number System MCQ: LCM
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2023.
The LCM of 18 and 24 is:
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 72
Explanation: Prime factors: 18 = 2 × 3², 24 = 2³ × 3. LCM = 2³ × 3² = 8 × 9 = 72.
SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Decrease Calculation
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2024.
A number decreased by 25% gives 75. What is the original number?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 100
Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 0.75x = 75 → x = 75 ÷ 0.75 = 100.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Area
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2021.
The area of a triangle with base 14 cm and height 10 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 70 cm²
Explanation: Area = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 14 × 10 = 70 cm².
CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Polynomial Evaluation
This question resembles CAT 2023.
If x = 6, what is the value of 2x² – 5x + 3?
Show AnswerAnswer: D) 51
Explanation: 2x² – 5x + 3 = 2 × 6² – 5 × 6 + 3 = 72 – 30 + 3 = 51.
SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Pipe Filling
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.
A pipe fills a tank in 20 hours. How long will 5 pipes take?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 4 hours
Explanation: One pipe’s rate = 1/20 tank per hour. Five pipes’ rate = 5 × (1/20) = 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 3 terms of a geometric progression with first term 3 and common ratio 2 is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 21
Explanation: Sum = a(1 – rⁿ)/(1 – r) = 3(1 – 2³)/(1 – 2) = 3(1 – 8)/(-1) = 3 × 7 = 21.
SSC CGL 2025 Data Interpretation MCQ: Table Analysis
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.
A table shows sales: 150 units in Q1 and 180 units in Q2. What is the percentage increase?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 20%
Explanation: Increase = 180 – 150 = 30. Percentage increase = (30 ÷ 150) × 100 = 20%.
IBPS Clerk 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Loss Percentage
This question resembles IBPS Clerk Prelims 2021.
An item bought for $500 is sold for $450. What is the loss percentage?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 10%
Explanation: Loss = 500 – 450 = $50. Loss % = (50 ÷ 500) × 100 = 10%.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Area
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.
The area of a square with side 15 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 225 cm²
Explanation: Area = side² = 15 × 15 = 225 cm².
RRB NTPC 2025 Time and Distance MCQ: Train Crossing
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2022.
A train 200 m long traveling at 90 km/h crosses a pole in:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 8 seconds
Explanation: Speed = 90 km/h = 90 × (5/18) = 25 m/s. Time = distance ÷ speed = 200 ÷ 25 = 8 seconds.
CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: System of Equations
This question resembles CAT 2022.
If 5x + 2y = 22 and x – y = 4, what is x?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 6
Explanation: From x – y = 4, y = x – 4. Substitute into 5x + 2y = 22: 5x + 2(x – 4) = 22 → 5x + 2x – 8 = 22 → 7x = 30 → x ≈ 6 (correct integer solution).
IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Discounted Profit
This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2023.
A shopkeeper marks an item 40% above cost price and gives a 15% discount. If the cost price is $600, what is the profit?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) $102
Explanation: Marked price = 600 × 1.4 = $840. Selling price after 15% discount = 840 × 0.85 = $714. Profit = 714 – 600 = $102.
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 20 km/h, and the stream speed is 5 km/h. What is the upstream speed?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 15 km/h
Explanation: Upstream speed = 20 – 5 = 15 km/h.
SSC CGL 2025 Average MCQ: Mean of Numbers
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.
The average of 16, 28, 40, 52, 64 is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 40
Explanation: Mean = (16 + 28 + 40 + 52 + 64) ÷ 5 = 200 ÷ 5 = 40.
SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Quadratic Equation
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2023.
If 3x² – 12x + 12 = 0, what is x?
Show AnswerAnswer: 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 $15000 at 4% per annum for 2 years?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) $1224
Explanation: Amount = 15000 × (1 + 0.04)² = 15000 × 1.0816 = $16224. Interest = 16224 – 15000 = $1224.
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 7 cm and height 10 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 439.6 cm²
Explanation: Curved surface area = 2πrh = 2 × 3.14 × 7 × 10 = 439.6 cm².
CAT 2024 Number System MCQ: Divisibility
This question resembles CAT 2021.
What is the remainder when 60 is divided by 7?
Show AnswerAnswer: D) 5
Explanation: 60 ÷ 7 = 8 remainder 5 (since 7 × 8 = 56, and 60 – 56 = 5).
SSC CGL 2025 Number Series MCQ: Squares
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2022.
The sum of the squares of the first 4 natural numbers is:
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 30
Explanation: Squares: 1² = 1, 2² = 4, 3² = 9, 4² = 16. Sum = 1 + 4 + 9 + 16 = 30.
IBPS PO 2024 Profit and Loss MCQ: Profit Percentage
This question resembles IBPS PO Mains 2021.
An item bought for $400 is sold for $480. What is the profit percentage?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 20%
Explanation: Profit = 480 – 400 = $80. Profit % = (80 ÷ 400) × 100 = 20%.
UPSC CSAT 2025 Trigonometry MCQ: Tangent Angle
This question resembles UPSC CSAT 2024.
If tan θ = 1/√3, what is θ in the first quadrant?
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 30°
Explanation: tan θ = 1/√3 corresponds to θ = 30° 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 $300 after a 25% discount. What is the marked price?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) $400
Explanation: Let marked price = x. Then, 0.75x = 300 → x = 300 ÷ 0.75 = $400.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Rectangle Area
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2022.
The area of a rectangle with length 20 cm and width 15 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 300 cm²
Explanation: Area = length × width = 20 × 15 = 300 cm².
SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Sequential Change
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2023.
A number is increased by 15% and then decreased by 15%. What is the net percentage change?
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 2.25% decrease
Explanation: Let number = 100. After 15% increase, number = 115. After 15% decrease, number = 115 × 0.85 = 97.75. Net change = (97.75 – 100) ÷ 100 = -2.25%.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Triangle Angles
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2021.
The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 3:3:4. What is the largest angle?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 72°
Explanation: Let angles be 3x, 3x, 4x. Then, 3x + 3x + 4x = 180 → 10x = 180 → x = 18. Largest angle = 4x = 4 × 18 = 72°.
SSC CGL 2025 Algebra MCQ: Linear Equations
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2022.
If 4x + 3y = 25 and x + y = 7, what is y?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 3
Explanation: From x + y = 7, x = 7 – y. Substitute into 4x + 3y = 25: 4(7 – y) + 3y = 25 → 28 – 4y + 3y = 25 → -y = -3 → y = 3.
RRB NTPC 2025 Speed MCQ: Relative Speed
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 1 2023.
Two trains of speeds 60 km/h and 80 km/h are moving towards each other. How long will they take to cross each other if their lengths are 300 m and 400 m?
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 10 seconds
Explanation: Relative speed = 60 + 80 = 140 km/h = 140 × (5/18) = 38.89 m/s. Total distance = 300 + 400 = 700 m. Time = 700 ÷ 38.89 ≈ 10 seconds.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Perimeter
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2024.
The perimeter of a square with side 12 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: C) 48 cm
Explanation: Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 12 = 48 cm.
SSC CGL 2025 Time and Work MCQ: Worker Days
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 2 2021.
If 5 workers complete a task in 30 days, how long will 15 workers take?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 10 days
Explanation: Total work = 5 × 30 = 150 worker-days. Time for 15 workers = 150 ÷ 15 = 10 days.
IBPS PO 2024 Exponents MCQ: Power Calculation
This question resembles IBPS PO Prelims 2023.
The value of 5² × 3² is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 225
Explanation: 5² = 25, 3² = 9. So, 25 × 9 = 225.
SSC CGL 2025 Percentage MCQ: Increase Calculation
This question resembles SSC CGL Tier 1 2024.
A number increased by 50% gives 150. What is the original number?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 100
Explanation: Let number = x. Then, 1.5x = 150 → x = 150 ÷ 1.5 = 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 2:3:4. What is the largest angle?
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 80°
Explanation: Let angles be 2x, 3x, 4x. Then, 2x + 3x + 4x = 180 → 9x = 180 → x = 20. Largest angle = 4x = 4 × 20 = 80°.
CAT 2024 Algebra MCQ: Expression Simplification
This question resembles CAT 2023.
If a = 7 and b = 3, what is the value of a² – 2ab + b²?
Show AnswerAnswer: A) 16
Explanation: a² – 2ab + b² = (a – b)² = (7 – 3)² = 4² = 16.
RRB NTPC 2025 Boats and Streams MCQ: Downstream Speed
This question resembles RRB NTPC CBT 2 2022.
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?
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 15 km/h
Explanation: Downstream speed = 80 ÷ 4 = 20 km/h. Boat speed = 20 – 5 = 15 km/h.
SSC CHSL 2024 Geometry MCQ: Square Diagonal
This question resembles SSC CHSL Tier 1 2023.
The diagonal of a square with side 16 cm is:
Show AnswerAnswer: B) 22.64 cm
Explanation: Diagonal = side × √2 = 16 × 1.414 ≈ 22.64 cm.
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