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Mathematics MCQs with Answers

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Q391. Find the roots of x^2 - 12x + 27 = 0.

  1. 9 and 3
  2. -9 and -3
  3. 9 and 4
  4. 10 and 3
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Correct answer: A. 9 and 3

The equation factors as (x-9)(x-3) = 0.

Q392. What is 37 x 49?

  1. 1763
  2. 1783
  3. 1813
  4. 1803
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Correct answer: C. 1813

37 x 49 = 1813.

Q393. If CP is Rs. 200 and SP is Rs. 280, find the profit percentage.

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

Profit = 80; Profit% = (80/200) x 100 = 40%.

Q394. What is 44 x 56?

  1. 2464
  2. 2414
  3. 2444
  4. 2564
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Correct answer: A. 2464

44 x 56 = 2464.

Q395. A father is 33 years old and his son is 12. What will be the sum of their ages after 8 years?

  1. 45
  2. 69
  3. 61
  4. 53
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Correct answer: C. 61

Sum now = 45; after 8 years add 2x8.

Q396. 10 is what percent of 250?

  1. 4%
  2. 8%
  3. -1%
  4. 9%
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Correct answer: A. 4%

(10/250) x 100 = 4%.

Q397. Find the next number: 12, 21, 30, 39, 48, ?

  1. 58
  2. 57
  3. 56
  4. 66
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Correct answer: B. 57

The series increases by 9; next = 57.

Q398. What is 80 x 65?

  1. 5210
  2. 5300
  3. 5200
  4. 5160
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Correct answer: C. 5200

80 x 65 = 5200.

Q399. Find the total surface area of a cube of side 5 cm (in sq cm).

  1. 125
  2. 100
  3. 30
  4. 150
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Correct answer: D. 150

TSA = 6 x side^2 = 150.

Q400. If CP is Rs. 400 and SP is Rs. 480, find the profit percentage.

  1. 30%
  2. 25%
  3. 15%
  4. 20%
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Correct answer: D. 20%

Profit = 80; Profit% = (80/400) x 100 = 20%.

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