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Mathematics MCQs with Answers

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Q321. What is the value of 15 + 5 x 3 - 2?

  1. 60
  2. 58
  3. 28
  4. 30
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Correct answer: C. 28

By BODMAS: 5x3 = 15; 15+15-2 = 28.

Q322. What is the average of 41, 47, 34, 40, 43?

  1. 43
  2. 41
  3. 40
  4. 42
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Correct answer: B. 41

Sum = 205; average = 205/5 = 41.

Q323. What is the average of 28, 35, 25, 42, 30?

  1. 34
  2. 33
  3. 32
  4. 31
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Correct answer: C. 32

Sum = 160; average = 160/5 = 32.

Q324. Find the next number: 2, 6, 18, 54, 162, ?

  1. 648
  2. 489
  3. 486
  4. 483
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Correct answer: C. 486

Each term is multiplied by 3; next = 486.

Q325. Roman numeral XC equals:

  1. 90
  2. 60
  3. 40
  4. 110
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Correct answer: A. 90

XC = 100-10 = 90.

Q326. What is the range of 4, 9, 15, 22, 30?

  1. 26
  2. 30
  3. 4
  4. 22
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Correct answer: A. 26

Range = max - min = 30-4 = 26.

Q327. If 8 pens cost Rs. 400, what is the cost of 1 pen (in Rs.)?

  1. 45
  2. 55
  3. 50
  4. 100
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Correct answer: C. 50

400/8 = 50.

Q328. 20 is what percent of 80?

  1. 20%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
  4. 30%
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Correct answer: B. 25%

(20/80) x 100 = 25%.

Q329. A shopkeeper buys a watch for Rs. 2000 and sells it at a 5% loss. Find the selling price in Rs.

  1. 1995
  2. 1900
  3. 1870
  4. 1930
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Correct answer: B. 1900

SP = 2000 x 95/100 = 1900.

Q330. 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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