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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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Q31. Convert 72 km/h into m/s.

  1. 22
  2. 18
  3. 20
  4. 259.2
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Correct answer: C. 20

Multiply by 5/18: 72 x 5/18 = 20 m/s.

Q32. A father is 33 years old and his son is 8. What will be the sum of their ages after 9 years?

  1. 59
  2. 50
  3. 41
  4. 68
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Correct answer: A. 59

Sum now = 41; after 9 years add 2x9.

Q33. 30 is what percent of 50?

  1. 65%
  2. 60%
  3. 55%
  4. 120%
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Correct answer: B. 60%

(30/50) x 100 = 60%.

Q34. A shopkeeper buys a watch for Rs. 200 and sells it at a 10% loss. Find the selling price in Rs.

  1. 210
  2. 190
  3. 150
  4. 180
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Correct answer: D. 180

SP = 200 x 90/100 = 180.

Q35. What is the value of 100 / 4 x 5?

  1. 20
  2. 500
  3. 5
  4. 125
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Correct answer: D. 125

Evaluate left to right: 25 x 5 = 125.

Q36. The marked price of an article is Rs. 1200. After a discount of 5%, what is the selling price in Rs.?

  1. 1090
  2. 1190
  3. 1140
  4. 1195
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Correct answer: C. 1140

SP = 1200 x 95/100 = 1140.

Q37. The average of 7 numbers is 56. If 6 of them are 65, 61, 62, 64, 47, 51, what is the remaining number?

  1. 47
  2. 43
  3. 42
  4. 41
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Correct answer: C. 42

Total = 56x7 = 392; remaining = 392-350 = 42.

Q38. Divide Rs. 18 in the ratio 5:4. What is the larger share in Rs.?

  1. 11
  2. 8
  3. 10
  4. 12
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Correct answer: C. 10

Parts = 9; each part = 2; larger share = 10.

Q39. If 3 kg of sugar costs Rs. 45, find the cost of 20 kg (in Rs.).

  1. 300
  2. 315
  3. 285
  4. 310
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Correct answer: A. 300

Cost of 1 kg = 15; for 20 kg = 300.

Q40. Find the area of a rectangle with length 19 cm and breadth 16 cm (in sq cm).

  1. 288
  2. 70
  3. 304
  4. 323
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Correct answer: C. 304

Area = l x b = 304.

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