mathematics MCQs – Page 29

Practise multiple-choice questions from mathematics for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

561. After 38 liters of petrol were poured into the tank, it was still 5% empty. How much petrol must be poured into the tank in order to fill it?
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A. 38 liters

B. 2 liters

C. 40 liters

D. 38.5 liters

562. The salary of a typist was at first raised by 10% and then the same was reduced by 5%. If he presently draws Rs.1045.What was his original salary?
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A. 950

B. 1000

C. 900

D. 975

563. If y exceeds x by 25%, then x is less than y by__________?
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A. 16%

B. 20%

C. 16.33%

D. 16.60%

564. A cycle is bought for Rs.900 and sold for Rs.1080, find the gain percent?
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A. 20%

B. 18%

C. 25%

D. 16.67%

565. The temperature at noon in LHR ,Pakistan was 6 deg on Monday ,4deg on Tuesday,2deg below zero on Wednesday,3deg below zero on Thursday, 0 deg on Friday ,3 deg on Saturday ,and 6 deg on Sunday. What was the average temperature at noon for the week ?
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A. -2 deg

B. 7 deg

C. 14 deg

D. 2 deg
566. M:N = 3:4, N:O = 5:7 and O:P = 7:9. Then M:P =________?
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A. 3-Jan

B. None of these

C. 5/12

D. 9-Jul

567. The length and breadth of a rectangle are in the ratio 5:4. Find its perimeter if its area is 180 cm
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A. 12 cm

B. 15 cm

C. 27 cm

D. 54 cm
568. In an election only two candidates contested. A candidate secured 70% of the valid votes and won by a majority of 172 votes. Find the total number of valid votes?
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A. 430

B. 480

C. 520

D. None of these

E. 570

569. When a number is first increased by 10 % and then reduced by 10 % the number:__________?
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A. decreased by 1 %

B. None of these

C. does not change

D. increased by 1 %

570. Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 54 kmph and including stoppages, it is 45 kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?
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A. 9

B. 12

C. 10

D. 11

571. Yalmaz can cover a distance of 400 metres in 2 minutes. Rayan can cover 1 km in 300 seconds. Find the ratio of their speeds.
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A. 1:1

B. 2:05

C. 1:02

D. 4:03

572. A man travels from A to B at a speed of 30 kmph and returns with a speed of 60 kmph. What is the average speed of the man?
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A. 45

B. 40

C. 47.5

D. 50

573. A money lender lends Rs.2000 for six months at 20% p.a. rate. It the interest is reckoned quarterly than find the amount given after time limit.
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A. Rs.2200

B. Rs.2205

C. Rs.2160

D. Rs.2040

574. To produce an annual income of Rs. 1200 from a 12% stock at 90, the amount of stock needed is:_________?
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A. Rs. 10000

B. Rs. 16000

C. Rs. 14400

D. Rs. 10800

575. A man covered a certain distance at some speed. If he had moved 3 kmph faster, he would have taken 40 minutes less. If he had moved 2 kmph slower, he would have taken 40 minutes more. What is the the distance in km?
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A. 36

B. 52

C. 41

D. 40
576. What is the principle amount which earns Rs.132 as compound interest for the second year at 10 % per annum?
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A. Rs. 1320

B. Rs. 1000

C. None of these

D. Rs. 1200
577. A Man travelled a distance of 61 km in 9 hours. He travelled partly on foot at 4 km/hr and partly on bicycle at 9 km/hr. What is the distance travelled on foot?
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A. 16 km

B. 18 km

C. 12 km

D. 14 km

578. P and Q need 8 days to complete a work. Q and R need 12 days to complete the same work. But P, Q and R together can finish it in 6 days. How many days will be needed if P and R together do it?
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A. 8

B. 9

C. 7

D. 10

579. A man buys Rs. 20 shares paying 9% dividend. The man wants to have an interest of 12% on his money. The market value of each share is:_________?
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A. 20

B. 12

C. 18

D. 15
580. A car can travel 360km with a full tank. How many km can it travel with a 2/3 full tank?
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A. 300

B. 240

C. 320

D. 400