PMS Competitive (General) Mathematics: Most Important MCQs with Answers

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1. Q1. The sum of the first 10 natural numbers is

   • A) 55
   • B) 45
   • C) 60
   • D) 50

   Answer: 55

2. Q2. A man buys two articles for Rs. 2400 each. He sells one at a 15% profit and the other at a 15% loss. What is his overall gain or loss percentage?

   • A) 2.25% gain
   • B) 2.25% loss
   • C) No gain no loss
   • D) 0% gain or loss

   Answer: 2.25% loss

3. Q3. A pie chart shows land use: Agriculture=144°, Forest=72°, Urban=54°, Barren=90°. If total land is 3600 km², what area (km²) is under forest?

   • A) 720
   • B) 540
   • C) 810
   • D) 900

   Answer: 720

4. Q4. For the equation x² - 7x + 12 = 0, what is the sum of the roots?

   • A) 12
   • B) -12
   • C) 7
   • D) -7

   Answer: 7

5. Q5. Working alone pipe A fills the tank in 12 hours and pipe B empties it in 24 hours. The tank starts empty with B mistakenly left open one fourth of the total filling time needed when only A runs. What total hours pass until the tank becomes full if A runs continuously after they start together?

   • A) 24 hours
   • B) 21 hours
   • C) 22 hours
   • D) 20 hours

   Answer: 21 hours

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