SSC GD 2023-12.1.2023-2 SSC Question Paper

SSC GD 2023-12.1.2023-2 SSC Questions

41.

Part C - Elementary Mathematics
In a store, an item with an MRP of Rs.28,500 is available at a discounted price of Rs.27,645. What is the percentage of discount given on that item?

A.

4%

B.

1%

C.

3%

D.

2%

ANSWER :

C. 3%

42.
If the difference between compound interest (compounding annually) and simple interest on a sum at 10% per annum for 2 years is ₹464, find the sum invested.
A.
₹46,040
B.
₹46,400
C.
₹44,006
D.
₹44,600
ANSWER :
B. ₹46,400
43.
The marked price of an item is 25% more than the cost. What should be the discount on the selling price to earn 10% profit?
A.
12%
B.
15%
C.
10.5%
D.
12.5%
ANSWER :
A. 12%
44.

The length of the rectangle is three times its breadth. If its length is decreased by 7 cm and breadth is increased by 7 cm, its area is increased by 21 cm2. The length of the first rectangle is:

A.

21 cm

B.

18 cm

C.

15 cm

D.

12 cm

ANSWER :

C. 15 cm

45.

A sum of Rs.P was borrowed and paid back in two equal yearly instalments, each of Rs.35,280. If the rate of interest was 5% per annum and interest is compounding annually, then the value of P is ________.

A.

Rs.64,400

B.

Rs.65,600

C.

Rs.65,400

D.

Rs.64,800

ANSWER :

B. Rs.65,600

46.
A five-digit number 32054 is divisible by 11. If the digits are rearranged in increasing order, the new number will be divisible by:
A.
3
B.
11
C.
5
D.
2
ANSWER :
C. 5
47.
30 men cut 50 trees in 10 h. If 10 men leave the job, how many trees will be cut in 15 h?
A.
50
B.
45
C.
55
D.
60
ANSWER :
A. 50
48.
Find the fourth proportional to the numbers 36, 48 and 90.
A.
120
B.
67.5
C.
64
D.
40
ANSWER :
A. 120
49.

In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2:3. What amount of water must be added to make the ratio milk and water 1:2?

A.

56 litres

B.

60 litres

C.

76 litres

D.

12 litres

ANSWER :

D. 12 litres

50.

What is the HCF of \( \frac{4}{5} \), \( \frac{8}{15} \), \( \frac{2}{35} \)?

A.

\( \frac{2}{525} \)

B.

\( \frac{2}{105} \)

C.

\( \frac{4}{105} \)

D.

\( \frac{2}{75} \)

ANSWER :

B. \( \frac{2}{105} \)