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Banking Jobs Mathematics MCQs with Answers

87 practice MCQs on Mathematics for Banking Jobs tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.

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Q1. What is 20% of 250?

  1. 25
  2. 40
  3. 50
  4. 60
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Correct answer: C. 50

20% = 20/100, and 250 x 0.20 = 50.

Q2. What is the area of a square of side 7 cm (in sq cm)?

  1. 98
  2. 56
  3. 28
  4. 49
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Correct answer: D. 49

Area = side^2 = 49.

Q3. What is the sum of first 20 natural numbers?

  1. 200
  2. 190
  3. 210
  4. 220
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Correct answer: C. 210

20x21/2 = 210.

Q4. An item bought for Rs. 400 is sold at 20% profit. What is the selling price in Rs.?

  1. 480
  2. 460
  3. 500
  4. 420
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Correct answer: A. 480

SP = 400 x 120/100 = 480.

Q5. What is the supplement of 100 degrees?

  1. 80 degrees
  2. 90 degrees
  3. 70 degrees
  4. 10 degrees
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Correct answer: A. 80 degrees

Supplementary angles add to 180: 180-100 = 80.

Q6. Find the compound interest on Rs. 2000 at 20% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually (in Rs.).

  1. 800
  2. 830
  3. 930
  4. 880
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Correct answer: D. 880

A = P(1+R/100)^2; CI = 880.

Q7. A number 500 is increased by 25%. What is the new number?

  1. 615
  2. 525
  3. 635
  4. 625
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Correct answer: D. 625

500 x (100+25)/100 = 625.

Q8. An item bought for Rs. 500 is sold at 5% profit. What is the selling price in Rs.?

  1. 505
  2. 545
  3. 575
  4. 525
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Correct answer: D. 525

SP = 500 x 105/100 = 525.

Q9. Find the volume of a cuboid of 5 cm x 9 cm x 11 cm (in cubic cm).

  1. 495
  2. 398
  3. 486
  4. 500
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Correct answer: A. 495

Volume = lbh = 495.

Q10. Find the next number: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, ?

  1. 126
  2. 192
  3. 128
  4. 130
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Correct answer: C. 128

Each term is multiplied by 2; next = 128.

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