Maths MCQs

The following table represents the total number of research scholars and the respective number of female research scholars in various departments of a university. Study the table carefully and answer the question that follows.

What is the ratio of male research scholars in Mathematics to Statistics? Optionsa) 7 : 6b) 14 : 9c) 6 : 7d) 9 : 14 Solution As per questionRatio of male research scholars in Mathematics to StatisticsMathematics : Statistics18 – 4 : 12 – 314 : 9 Answer: 14:9

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A bus travels 1/3 of distance initially at a speed of 40 km/h, the next 1/3 of the distance 50km/h,

A bus travels 1/3 of distance initially at a speed of 40 km/h, the next 1/3 of the distance 50km/h, and the final 1/3 of the distance at 60 km/h. Find the average speed of the bus for the entire journey. (Rounded off to two decimal places) Optionsa) 48.65 km/hb) 46.85 km/hc) 54.13 km/hd) 51.43 km/h Solution Let the Total Distance

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If a right circular cone of height 24 cm has a volume of 1232 cm3 ,then the total surface area of the cone is (use π=22/7)

If a right circular cone of height 24 cm has a volume of 1232 cm3 ,then the total surface area of the cone is (use π=22/7) Optionsa) 704 cm2b) 806 cm2c) 904 cm2d) 608 cm2 Solution As per questionVolume of cone = Total curved surface area = πrl+πr2l2 = r2 + h2r = radiush = heightl

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A person bought a rectangular piece of land whose length and breadth are in the ratio 7 : 5 If the cost of fencing the land is Rs 2,880 at the rate of Rs 15/m, then what is the length of the land?

A person bought a rectangular piece of land whose length and breadth are in the ratio 7 : 5 If the cost of fencing the land is Rs 2,880 at the rate of Rs 15/m, then what is the length of the land? Options a) 56 mb) 40 mc) 60 md) 84 m Solution As

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The ages of two persons P and Q are in the ratio 5 : 7 Eight years ago, the ratio of P and Q was 7 : 13. The present ages of P and Q, respectively, are:

The ages of two persons P and Q are in the ratio 5 : 7 Eight years ago, the ratio of P and Q was 7 : 13. The present ages of P and Q, respectively, are: Optionsa) 15 and 21 yearsb) 20 and 28 yearsc) 21 and 15 yearsd) 12 and 13 years Solution

The ages of two persons P and Q are in the ratio 5 : 7 Eight years ago, the ratio of P and Q was 7 : 13. The present ages of P and Q, respectively, are: Read More »

By selling an article for Rs 1800, triple the profit is obtained than the profit that would have been obtained by selling it for Rs 1350. The cost price of the article is:

By selling an article for Rs 1800, triple the profit is obtained than the profit that would have been obtained by selling it for Rs 1350. The cost price (in Rs) of the article is: Optionsa) 1200b) 1125c) 1250d) 1175 Solutions As per question1st selling price = 1800 Rs.2nd selling price = 1350 Rs.Triple the

By selling an article for Rs 1800, triple the profit is obtained than the profit that would have been obtained by selling it for Rs 1350. The cost price of the article is: Read More »

A certain sum of money doubles itself in 6 years. How much time (in years) will it take to become five times of itself at the same rate?

A certain sum of money doubles itself in 6 years. How much time (in years) will it take to become five times of itself at the same rate? Options a) 30b) 24c) 35d) 28 Solution As per questionA certain sum of money doubles itself in 6 years Amount = 2 x PTime = 6 years

A certain sum of money doubles itself in 6 years. How much time (in years) will it take to become five times of itself at the same rate? Read More »

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