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PPSC / FPSC Mathematics MCQs with Answers

85 practice MCQs on Mathematics for PPSC / FPSC 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. Find the roots of x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0.

  1. 4 and 2
  2. 3 and 2
  3. 3 and 3
  4. -3 and -2
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Correct answer: B. 3 and 2

The equation factors as (x-3)(x-2) = 0.

Q2. A can finish a job in 10 days and B in 15 days. How many days will they take working together?

  1. 7
  2. 25
  3. 8
  4. 6
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Correct answer: D. 6

Combined rate = 1/10 + 1/15; time = 150/25.

Q3. A bus covers 120 km in 4 hours. What is its average speed in km/h?

  1. 25
  2. 40
  3. 30
  4. 35
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Correct answer: C. 30

Speed = 120/4 = 30 km/h.

Q4. If 9x + 2 = 110, find x.

  1. 13
  2. 14
  3. 11
  4. 12
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Correct answer: D. 12

9x = 108, so x = 12.

Q5. An item bought for Rs. 1500 is sold at 20% profit. What is the selling price in Rs.?

  1. 1520
  2. 1780
  3. 1820
  4. 1800
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Correct answer: D. 1800

SP = 1500 x 120/100 = 1800.

Q6. A number 800 is increased by 20%. What is the new number?

  1. 970
  2. 950
  3. 820
  4. 960
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Correct answer: D. 960

800 x (100+20)/100 = 960.

Q7. If 25% of a number is 40, what is the number?

  1. 140
  2. 320
  3. 180
  4. 160
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Correct answer: D. 160

Number = 40 x 100/25 = 160.

Q8. Convert 90 km/h into m/s.

  1. 25
  2. 27
  3. 324
  4. 23
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Correct answer: A. 25

Multiply by 5/18: 90 x 5/18 = 25 m/s.

Q9. If CP is Rs. 500 and SP is Rs. 700, find the profit percentage.

  1. 45%
  2. 35%
  3. 50%
  4. 40%
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Correct answer: D. 40%

Profit = 200; Profit% = (200/500) x 100 = 40%.

Q10. What is the cube of 15?

  1. 3390
  2. 3600
  3. 3375
  4. 3360
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Correct answer: C. 3375

15^3 = 3375.

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