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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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Q11. An item bought for Rs. 250 is sold at 40% profit. What is the selling price in Rs.?

  1. 370
  2. 350
  3. 290
  4. 330
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Correct answer: B. 350

SP = 250 x 140/100 = 350.

Q12. A car travels at 45 km/h for 3 hours. How far does it travel (in km)?

  1. 180
  2. 155
  3. 135
  4. 125
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Correct answer: C. 135

Distance = speed x time = 135 km.

Q13. What is the cube root of 343?

  1. 7
  2. 8
  3. 9
  4. 6
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Correct answer: A. 7

7^3 = 343.

Q14. Find the simple interest on Rs. 1000 at 8% per annum for 4 years (in Rs.).

  1. 640
  2. 420
  3. 320
  4. 220
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Correct answer: C. 320

SI = PRT/100 = 1000 x 8 x 4/100 = 320.

Q15. What is the LCM of 40 and 64?

  1. 312
  2. 640
  3. 320
  4. 328
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Correct answer: C. 320

LCM = (x*y)/HCF = 2560/8 = 320.

Q16. Find the simple interest on Rs. 5000 at 5% per annum for 3 years (in Rs.).

  1. 650
  2. 750
  3. 850
  4. 1500
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Correct answer: B. 750

SI = PRT/100 = 5000 x 5 x 3/100 = 750.

Q17. Find the next number: 5, 15, 45, 135, 405, ?

  1. 1212
  2. 1215
  3. 1620
  4. 1218
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Correct answer: B. 1215

Each term is multiplied by 3; next = 1215.

Q18. Find the roots of x^2 - 6x + 8 = 0.

  1. 4 and 3
  2. -4 and -2
  3. 4 and 2
  4. 5 and 2
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Correct answer: C. 4 and 2

The equation factors as (x-4)(x-2) = 0.

Q19. Find the next number: 3, 12, 48, 192, 768, ?

  1. 3840
  2. 3072
  3. 3068
  4. 3076
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Correct answer: B. 3072

Each term is multiplied by 4; next = 3072.

Q20. A bus covers 360 km in 2 hours. What is its average speed in km/h?

  1. 175
  2. 180
  3. 190
  4. 185
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Correct answer: B. 180

Speed = 360/2 = 180 km/h.

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