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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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Q41. If x + y = 16 and x - y = -2, find x.

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

Adding the equations: 2x = 14; x = 7.

Q42. What is 2/5 as a percentage?

  1. 40%
  2. 20%
  3. 25%
  4. 45%
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Correct answer: A. 40%

2/5 = 0.4 = 40%.

Q43. What is the square root of 900?

  1. 29
  2. 30
  3. 32
  4. 31
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Correct answer: B. 30

30 x 30 = 900, so the root is 30.

Q44. If CP is Rs. 1000 and SP is Rs. 1400, find the profit percentage.

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

Profit = 400; Profit% = (400/1000) x 100 = 40%.

Q45. What is 60% of 300?

  1. 180
  2. 190
  3. 360
  4. 175
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Correct answer: A. 180

60% of 300 = 60/100 x 300 = 180.

Q46. How many zeros are there in one million?

  1. 6
  2. 7
  3. 9
  4. 5
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Correct answer: A. 6

One million is 1,000,000.

Q47. Find the next number: 2, 8, 32, 128, 512, ?

  1. 2560
  2. 2044
  3. 2048
  4. 2052
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Correct answer: C. 2048

Each term is multiplied by 4; next = 2048.

Q48. An item bought for Rs. 400 is sold at 40% profit. What is the selling price in Rs.?

  1. 440
  2. 560
  3. 580
  4. 540
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Correct answer: B. 560

SP = 400 x 140/100 = 560.

Q49. A bus covers 120 km in 5 hours. What is its average speed in km/h?

  1. 34
  2. 19
  3. 24
  4. 29
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Correct answer: C. 24

Speed = 120/5 = 24 km/h.

Q50. The value of 5! (5 factorial) is:

  1. 60
  2. 120
  3. 100
  4. 24
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Correct answer: B. 120

5x4x3x2x1 = 120.

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