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Mathematics MCQs with Answers

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Q151. Find the simple interest on Rs. 5000 at 8% per annum for 5 years (in Rs.).

  1. 2100
  2. 2000
  3. 4000
  4. 1900
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Correct answer: B. 2000

SI = PRT/100 = 5000 x 8 x 5/100 = 2000.

Q152. An item bought for Rs. 1200 is sold at 10% profit. What is the selling price in Rs.?

  1. 1210
  2. 1340
  3. 1320
  4. 1300
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Correct answer: C. 1320

SP = 1200 x 110/100 = 1320.

Q153. What is 40% of 300?

  1. 240
  2. 130
  3. 115
  4. 120
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Correct answer: D. 120

40% of 300 = 40/100 x 300 = 120.

Q154. What is 15% of 400?

  1. 70
  2. 55
  3. 60
  4. 120
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Correct answer: C. 60

15% of 400 = 15/100 x 400 = 60.

Q155. What is the cube of 4?

  1. 60
  2. 80
  3. 64
  4. 68
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Correct answer: C. 64

4^3 = 64.

Q156. Find the perimeter of a rectangle with length 20 cm and breadth 14 cm (in cm).

  1. 54
  2. 280
  3. 68
  4. 34
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Correct answer: C. 68

Perimeter = 2(l+b) = 68.

Q157. Add: 2/6 + 3/2

  1. 11/6
  2. 5/8
  3. 7/4
  4. 23/12
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Correct answer: A. 11/6

Convert to common denominator and add.

Q158. Find the next number: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ?

  1. 31
  2. 29
  3. 30
  4. 35
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Correct answer: C. 30

The series increases by 5; next = 30.

Q159. How many days are there in a leap year?

  1. 365
  2. 364
  3. 367
  4. 366
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Correct answer: D. 366

A leap year has 366 days.

Q160. 25 is what percent of 120?

  1. 25.83%
  2. 41.67%
  3. 15.83%
  4. 20.83%
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Correct answer: D. 20.83%

(25/120) x 100 = 20.83%.

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