Mathematics MCQs (Q31 – Q40)
Q31. In an election, a candidate got 55% votes and won by 900 votes. Total votes cast were
- A) 4500
- B) 5000
- C) 9000
- D) None of these
Answer: C
Winning margin = 10% votes = 900, therefore total votes = 9000.
Q32. The average of 5 numbers is 36. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 30. The excluded number is
- A) 56
- B) 60
- C) 66
- D) None of these
Answer: B
Total of 5 numbers = 180 and total of remaining 4 numbers = 120. Difference = 60.
Q33. Average marks of 30 students is 52. One student’s marks were read as 48 instead of 84. Correct average is
- A) 52.8
- B) 53.2
- C) 53.5
- D) None of these
Answer: B
Error = 84 − 48 = 36. Correct total = 1560 + 36 = 1596. Average = 53.2.
Q34. In a 60 litre mixture, milk and water are in ratio 2 : 1. How much water should be added to make ratio 1 : 2?
- A) 40 litres
- B) 60 litres
- C) 80 litres
- D) None of these
Answer: B
Milk = 40L and water = 20L. To make ratio 1:2, water should become 80L. Add 60L.
Q35. A can complete work in 12 days and B in 18 days. Together they complete the work in
- A) 6 days
- B) 7 days
- C) 7.2 days
- D) None of these
Answer: C
Combined work rate = 1/12 + 1/18 = 5/36. Time = 36/5 = 7.2 days.
Q36. A train 150m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. Time required to pass a 300m platform is
- A) 25 sec
- B) 30 sec
- C) 45 sec
- D) None of these
Answer: C
Speed = 150/15 = 10 m/s. Total distance = 150 + 300 = 450m. Time = 45 sec.
Q37. Perimeter of a rectangle is 80m. If length is 25m, the area is
- A) 375 m²
- B) 350 m²
- C) 300 m²
- D) None of these
Answer: A
2(L+B)=80 → L+B=40 → Breadth=15. Area=25×15=375.
Q38. Greatest number that divides 2400, 3600 and 4800 exactly is
- A) 400
- B) 600
- C) 1200
- D) None of these
Answer: C
HCF of 2400, 3600 and 4800 is 1200.
Q39. Simple interest on Rs 8000 at 6% per annum for 2.5 years is
- A) Rs 1100
- B) Rs 1200
- C) Rs 1500
- D) None of these
Answer: B
SI = (P × R × T)/100 = (8000 × 6 × 2.5)/100 = 1200.
Q40. A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. Rate of interest per annum is
- A) 10%
- B) 12%
- C) 12.5%
- D) None of these
Answer: C
If amount doubles, interest = principal. Rate = (100/8) = 12.5%.