SSC GD 2025-18.2.2025-1 SSC Question Paper

SSC GD 2025-18.2.2025-1 SSC Questions

41.
Part C - Elementary Mathematics
Two numbers, m and n, are such that the sum of 4% of m and 6% of n is equal to half of the sum of 7% of m and 14% of n. Determine the ratio of m : n.
A.
1 : 2
B.
2 : 3
C.
2 : 1
D.
3 : 2
ANSWER :
C. 2 : 1
42.
There are 13 members in group A, 10 members in group B and 45 members in group C. All the members of these groups went to a restaurant. The average amount spent on each member of group A, B and C is ₹367, ₹112 and ₹401, respectively. The total average amount (in ₹) spent per member is:
A.
350
B.
354
C.
352
D.
355
ANSWER :
C. 352
43.
A can complete a task in 16 days, and B can complete the same task in 24 days. If A and B work on alternate days starting with A, in how many days will the task be completed?
A.
20
B.
17
C.
18
D.
19
ANSWER :
D. 19
44.
Two trains having lengths of 240 m and 410 m are running at speeds of 80 km/h and 110 km/h, respectively, in the same direction. The time taken (in minutes) by the faster train, coming from behind, to completely cross the other train is:
A.
4
B.
1.5
C.
2
D.
1.3
ANSWER :
D. 1.3
45.

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2,000 at 6.75% per annum rate of interest for the period from 3 February 2023 to 17 April 2023.

A.

25

B.

28

C.

27

D.

26

ANSWER :

C. 27

46.
The LCM of 16, 45, 135 and 144 is:
A.
2132
B.
2080
C.
2160
D.
2191
ANSWER :
C. 2160
47.
Asha bought a mixer for ₹2,160 and sold it for ₹1,998. Find the loss percentage.
A.
8.5%
B.
7.5%
C.
8.15%
D.
7.85%
ANSWER :
B. 7.5%
48.
The capacity of a cuboidal tank of water is 62000 litres. Find the breadth of the tank, if its length and depth are 2.5 m and 10 m, respectively.
A.
2.38 m
B.
2.58 m
C.
2.28 m
D.
2.48 m
ANSWER :
D. 2.48 m
49.

If the numerator of a fraction is decreased by 10% and the denominator is increased by 15%, the value of the new fraction becomes \( \frac{2}{5} \). What is the original fraction?

A.

\( \frac{21}{41} \)

B.

\( \frac{23}{45} \)

C.

\( \frac{17}{27} \)

D.

\( \frac{32}{55} \)

ANSWER :

B. \( \frac{23}{45} \)

50.
The marked price of an electronic watch in a store is ₹25,960, and it is available at a discount of 20%. What is the price (in ₹) that a customer pays if he buys it from the store?
A.
₹20,876
B.
₹20,867
C.
₹20,768
D.
₹20,786
ANSWER :
C. ₹20,768