SSC GD 2024-29.2.2024-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC GD 2024-29.2.2024-3 SSC Questions

41.
Part C - Elementary Mathematics
When 32 percent of a number is added to 476, then the result is that number only. What is the value of the number?
A.
500
B.
700
C.
800
D.
750
ANSWER :
B. 700
42.

The difference between the compound interest (compounding half yearly) for 1 year and the simple interest for 1 year on a certain sum lent out at the annual rate of 10 percent is Rs. 305. What is the sum?

A.

Rs. 1,22,000

B.

Rs. 12,000

C.

Rs. 12,500

D.

Rs. 14,700

ANSWER :

A. Rs. 1,22,000

43.
Average weight of 17 students is 53 kg. After including a new student in that group the average weight rises by 2 kg. What is the weight of the new student?
A.
90 kg
B.
92 kg
C.
93 kg
D.
89 kg
ANSWER :
D. 89 kg
44.
The ratio of three numbers is 5 : 6 : 7. If the sum of the three numbers is 540, then what is the smallest number among the three numbers?
A.
540
B.
180
C.
210
D.
150
ANSWER :
D. 150
45.
If a trader marks the price of an article 50 percent more than the cost price and allows a discount of 30 percent, then what is his profit percentage?
A.
15 percent
B.
5 percent
C.
10 percent
D.
8 percent
ANSWER :
B. 5 percent
46.

A alone can complete a work in \( \frac{20}{3} \) days. A and B together can complete it in 5 days. How long will B alone take to complete the work?

A.

15 days

B.

18 days

C.

22 days

D.

20 days

ANSWER :

D. 20 days

47.
If D:E = 3:2 and D - E = 9, find the value of D + E.
A.
44
B.
40
C.
47
D.
45
ANSWER :
D. 45
48.
14 pumps working 8 hours a day can empty a completely filled reservoir in 18 days. How many such pumps working 12 hours a day will empty the same reservoir in 4 days?
A.
24
B.
42
C.
38
D.
35
ANSWER :
B. 42
49.
Average runs of a player in 6 matches is 37. How much runs he must score in the next match to make his average 40?
A.
58
B.
69
C.
54
D.
55
ANSWER :
A. 58
50.

A person lent certain sum of money at the annual rate of 15 percent on simple interest and the interest received in 6 years is Rs. 800 less than the sum lent. What is the sum lent?

A.

Rs. 7,200

B.

Rs. 4,800

C.

Rs. 6,000

D.

Rs. 8,000

ANSWER :

D. Rs. 8,000