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Clerical & Administrative Mathematics MCQs with Answers

86 practice MCQs on Mathematics for Clerical & Administrative tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.

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Q21. What is the square of 22?

  1. 506
  2. 462
  3. 528
  4. 484
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Correct answer: D. 484

22 x 22 = 484.

Q22. The marked price of an article is Rs. 1000. After a discount of 20%, what is the selling price in Rs.?

  1. 980
  2. 850
  3. 800
  4. 750
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Correct answer: C. 800

SP = 1000 x 80/100 = 800.

Q23. A car travels at 72 km/h for 3 hours. How far does it travel (in km)?

  1. 288
  2. 216
  3. 236
  4. 206
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Correct answer: B. 216

Distance = speed x time = 216 km.

Q24. A shopkeeper buys a watch for Rs. 800 and sells it at a 15% loss. Find the selling price in Rs.

  1. 785
  2. 650
  3. 710
  4. 680
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Correct answer: D. 680

SP = 800 x 85/100 = 680.

Q25. What is the cube of 4?

  1. 60
  2. 80
  3. 64
  4. 68
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Correct answer: C. 64

4^3 = 64.

Q26. How many days are there in a leap year?

  1. 365
  2. 364
  3. 367
  4. 366
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Correct answer: D. 366

A leap year has 366 days.

Q27. Find the next number: 15, 24, 33, 42, 51, ?

  1. 59
  2. 60
  3. 61
  4. 69
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Correct answer: B. 60

The series increases by 9; next = 60.

Q28. What is 94 x 57?

  1. 5458
  2. 5358
  3. 5348
  4. 5388
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Correct answer: B. 5358

94 x 57 = 5358.

Q29. If CP is Rs. 500 and SP is Rs. 600, find the profit percentage.

  1. 15%
  2. 25%
  3. 30%
  4. 20%
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Correct answer: D. 20%

Profit = 100; Profit% = (100/500) x 100 = 20%.

Q30. What is 60% of 500?

  1. 310
  2. 295
  3. 300
  4. 600
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Correct answer: C. 300

60% of 500 = 60/100 x 500 = 300.

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