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Mathematics MCQs with Answers

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Q461. What is the sum of first 10 odd natural numbers?

  1. 55
  2. 110
  3. 100
  4. 90
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Correct answer: C. 100

The sum of first n odd numbers is n^2.

Q462. If 6x + 12 = 72, find x.

  1. 10
  2. 11
  3. 9
  4. 12
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Correct answer: A. 10

6x = 60, so x = 10.

Q463. What is the cube of 10?

  1. 1000
  2. 990
  3. 1010
  4. 1100
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Correct answer: A. 1000

10^3 = 1000.

Q464. Find the perimeter of a rectangle with length 13 cm and breadth 8 cm (in cm).

  1. 34
  2. 21
  3. 104
  4. 42
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Correct answer: D. 42

Perimeter = 2(l+b) = 42.

Q465. Divide Rs. 36 in the ratio 3:1. What is the larger share in Rs.?

  1. 36
  2. 27
  3. 18
  4. 9
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Correct answer: B. 27

Parts = 4; each part = 9; larger share = 27.

Q466. A car travels at 40 km/h for 3 hours. How far does it travel (in km)?

  1. 120
  2. 140
  3. 110
  4. 160
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Correct answer: A. 120

Distance = speed x time = 120 km.

Q467. What is 40% of 150?

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

40% of 150 = 40/100 x 150 = 60.

Q468. Find the total surface area of a cube of side 4 cm (in sq cm).

  1. 24
  2. 96
  3. 64
  4. 48
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Correct answer: B. 96

TSA = 6 x side^2 = 96.

Q469. The marked price of an article is Rs. 500. After a discount of 25%, what is the selling price in Rs.?

  1. 425
  2. 325
  3. 375
  4. 475
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Correct answer: C. 375

SP = 500 x 75/100 = 375.

Q470. What is 98 x 20?

  1. 1860
  2. 1950
  3. 1920
  4. 1960
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Correct answer: D. 1960

98 x 20 = 1960.

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