SSC GD 2025-12.2.2025-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC GD 2025-12.2.2025-3 SSC Questions

41.
Part C - Elementary Mathematics
An aeroplane travels distances 1320 km, 1760 km and 2095 km at the rate of 528 km/h, 352 km/h and 419 km/h, respectively. Find the average speed (in km/h) of the aeroplane.
A.
398
B.
497
C.
452
D.
414
ANSWER :
D. 414
42.

Find the mean proportional between (4 + \(\sqrt{5}\)) and (12 − 2\(\sqrt{20}\)). [IMAGE QUESTION - refer to PDF]

A.

\(\sqrt{39}\)

B.

2\(\sqrt{7-5}\)

C.

\(\sqrt{7-5}\)

D.

2\(\sqrt{7+5}\)

ANSWER :

B.2\(\sqrt{7-5}\)

43.
Ayush starts his journey from Chandigarh to Ludhiana with his car at a speed of 77 km/hr and returns at a speed of 63 km/hr. If the distance between Chandigarh and Ludhiana is 97 km, then what is the average speed (in km/hr) of Ayush during his whole journey?
A.
69
B.
68.2
C.
68
D.
69.3
ANSWER :
D. 69.3
44.
What is the smallest number which is when increased by 5 is divisible by 18, 30, 36 and 24?
A.
355
B.
365
C.
350
D.
360
ANSWER :
A. 355
45.
Two trains are moving in opposite directions at speeds of 80 km/h and 70 km/h. The length of one train is 180 m. The time taken by them to cross each other is 19 seconds. The length (in m) of the other train, correct to 2 decimal places, is:
A.
614.03
B.
611.66
C.
610.21
D.
613.04
ANSWER :
B. 611.66
46.

If p varies directly to q and p1 = 15, q1 = 630, and p2 = 6, then find the value of q2.

A.

7

B.

84

C.

42

D.

252

ANSWER :

D. 252

47.

A and B working separately can finish a work in 18 days and 24 days, respectively. A begins the work and works for two consecutive days, while B works on the 3rd day. This pattern is continued till the work is completed. In how many days will the work be completed?

A.

14 \( \frac{3}{5} \)

B.

16 \( \frac{2}{3} \)

C.

23 \( \frac{2}{3} \)

D.

19 \( \frac{1}{2} \)

ANSWER :

D. 19 \( \frac{1}{2} \)

48.
The salary of a worker is first increased by 8% and then it is decreased by 8%. What is the percentage change in his salary?
A.
0.81%
B.
0.25%
C.
0.49%
D.
0.64%
ANSWER :
D. 0.64%
49.

David has two grandsons Rodney and Amit. 15 year old Rodney gets some money from David's wealth and 16 year old Amit gets rest of the money. But Rodney and Amit will get money only when they turn 22 years old. Till then the money is in a bank getting interest at rate 8% compounded annually. When both turn 22, they receive the same amount. How much had David given Amit (in ₹) initially, if total money with David was ₹23,400?

A.

12150

B.

12500

C.

11000

D.

11250

ANSWER :

A. 12150

50.
A profit earned when an item is sold for ₹4,000 is ten times the loss incurred when it is sold for ₹2,790. At what price should the item be sold if it is desired to make a profit of 20%?
A.
₹3,075
B.
₹3,860
C.
₹3,480
D.
₹2,900
ANSWER :
C. ₹3,480