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.

Take a timed Mathematics quiz: Free account required to save your score.

Q81. If x + y = 10 and x - y = -6, find x.

  1. 2
  2. 1
  3. 3
  4. 8
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 2

Adding the equations: 2x = 4; x = 2.

Q82. A bus covers 180 km in 6 hours. What is its average speed in km/h?

  1. 40
  2. 25
  3. 35
  4. 30
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. 30

Speed = 180/6 = 30 km/h.

Q83. If 10% of a number is 150, what is the number?

  1. 1520
  2. 3000
  3. 1500
  4. 1480
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 1500

Number = 150 x 100/10 = 1500.

Q84. What is the cube of 9?

  1. 738
  2. 729
  3. 810
  4. 720
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 729

9^3 = 729.

Q85. What is the LCM of 16 and 8?

  1. 16
  2. 24
  3. 8
  4. 32
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 16

LCM = (x*y)/HCF = 128/8 = 16.

More PPSC / FPSC subjects

Other subjects

Looking for a job? Apply while you prepare: browse the latest government and private jobs on PK JOBs Hub.