Basic Mathematics / Arithmetic MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, BPSC and SPSC

This page has over 2,300 multiple-choice questions for Basic Mathematics / Arithmetic (PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, BPSC and SPSC), arranged in 6 chapters and 6 topics. The chapters include Percentages, Ratio, Proportion and Speed, Averages and Statistics, Simple Algebra and Basic Geometry and Number Series and Arithmetic. Every question has four options, an instant answer and, where available, a short explanation.

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Chapters and topics

  • Percentages 1 topic · 503 MCQs
  • Ratio, Proportion and Speed 1 topic · 292 MCQs
  • Averages and Statistics 1 topic · 207 MCQs
  • Simple Algebra and Basic Geometry 1 topic · 406 MCQs
  • Number Series and Arithmetic 1 topic · 869 MCQs
  • Reasoning, Analogies and Directions 1 topic · 39 MCQs

Sample Basic Mathematics / Arithmetic MCQs

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Q1. A number x is 125% of y. To get y, x must be multiplied by:

  1. 0.60
  2. 0.25
  3. 0.75
  4. 0.80
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Answer: D. 0.80

y = x/1.25 = 0.8x.

Q2. Divide 90 in the ratio 7:8. The smaller share is:

  1. 48
  2. 42
  3. 45
  4. 47
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Answer: B. 42

The correct answer is “42”. One part = 6; smaller = 42.

Q3. The average age of 32 students is 10. Including the teacher, it rises by 1. The teacher's age is:

  1. 35
  2. 43
  3. 34
  4. 40
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Answer: B. 43

33 × 11 - 32 × 10 = 363 - 320 = 43.

Q4. Two vertically opposite angles measure (3x + 10)° and 5(x - 2)°. x = ?

  1. 6
  2. 20
  3. 10
  4. 8
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Answer: C. 10

3x + 10 = 5x - 10, so x = 10.

Q5. How many kilometers does a motorist travel from 9:55 a.m to 10:15 a.m at the rate of 40 kilometers per hour? (approximately)

  1. 20
  2. 13 1/2
  3. 15
  4. 30
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Answer: B. 13 1/2

The correct answer is “13 1/2”.

Q6. Point X is in the north of point Y. Y is east of point Z. To which direction is point X with respect to Z?

  1. East
  2. North
  3. South East
  4. North East
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Answer: D. North East

The correct answer is “North East”.

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