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Mathematics MCQs with Answers

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Q471. Find the perimeter of a rectangle with length 24 cm and breadth 11 cm (in cm).

  1. 264
  2. 59
  3. 70
  4. 35
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Correct answer: C. 70

Perimeter = 2(l+b) = 70.

Q472. What is 74 x 71?

  1. 5284
  2. 5354
  3. 5244
  4. 5254
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Correct answer: D. 5254

74 x 71 = 5254.

Q473. 2 is what percent of 250?

  1. 1.6%
  2. 5.8%
  3. 0.8%
  4. -4.2%
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Correct answer: C. 0.8%

(2/250) x 100 = 0.8%.

Q474. 2 is what percent of 400?

  1. -4.5%
  2. 0.5%
  3. 5.5%
  4. 1%
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Correct answer: B. 0.5%

(2/400) x 100 = 0.5%.

Q475. Find the compound interest on Rs. 10000 at 20% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually (in Rs.).

  1. 4000
  2. 4400
  3. 4450
  4. 4350
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Correct answer: B. 4400

A = P(1+R/100)^2; CI = 4400.

Q476. What is 20% of 120?

  1. 24
  2. 19
  3. 48
  4. 34
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Correct answer: A. 24

20% of 120 = 20/100 x 120 = 24.

Q477. 5 is what percent of 50?

  1. 5%
  2. 20%
  3. 10%
  4. 15%
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Correct answer: C. 10%

(5/50) x 100 = 10%.

Q478. What is the probability of getting an even number when a die is thrown?

  1. 1/6
  2. 2/3
  3. 1/3
  4. 1/2
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Correct answer: D. 1/2

Three even numbers among six.

Q479. Find the next number: 5, 20, 80, 320, 1280, ?

  1. 5124
  2. 5116
  3. 5120
  4. 6400
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Correct answer: C. 5120

Each term is multiplied by 4; next = 5120.

Q480. If x + y = 10 and x - y = -6, find x.

  1. 2
  2. 1
  3. 3
  4. 8
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Correct answer: A. 2

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

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