SSC MTS 2024-11.11.2024-1 SSC Question Paper

SSC MTS 2024-11.11.2024-1 SSC Questions

1.
Quantitative Aptitude
A sum of ₹717 becomes ₹874.74 in 5 years at a certain rate of simple interest. If the rate of interest is increased by 3.1%, then what will be the simple interest (in ₹) of ₹717 in 5 years?
A.
211.115
B.
268.875
C.
279.125
D.
201.135
ANSWER :
B. 268.875
2.
The rate of oil is increased by 12% every year. The rate in the next year would be ₹125.44 per litre. What is the difference between the prices (in ₹) per litre of the oil in the last year and this year?
A.
14.5
B.
17.5
C.
15.5
D.
12
ANSWER :
D. 12
3.
The average of 10 numbers is 29. The average of the first 6 numbers is 22 and that of the last 6 numbers is 32. What is the average of the 5th number and the 6th number?
A.
20
B.
27
C.
17
D.
24
ANSWER :
C. 17
4.

Study the following table and answer the question that follows.

City Population Men : Women
Chandigarh 1090 1 : 1
Kalka 900 3 : 1
Ludhiana 1510 3 : 2
Ambala 2015 2 : 3
Jalandhar 1500 4 : 3

What is the difference between the number of men in Chandigarh and Ambala?

A.

262

B.

261

C.

259

D.

260

ANSWER :

B. 261

5.
A, B and C start running around a circular track and complete one round in 16, 20 and 28 seconds, respectively. In how much time will they meet again at the starting point?
A.
220 seconds
B.
310 seconds
C.
510 seconds
D.
560 seconds
ANSWER :
D. 560 seconds
6.
Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 6% per year rate of interest for 3 years.
A.
540
B.
500
C.
480
D.
580
ANSWER :
A. 540
7.
Sohan buys 16 oranges for ₹80 and sells 30 oranges for ₹168. Find the percentage of his profit.
A.
14%
B.
11%
C.
10%
D.
12%
ANSWER :
D. 12%
8.
The difference between successive discounts of 25% followed by 12% and 20% followed by 15% on the marked price of a saree is ₹50. The marked price of the saree is:
A.
625
B.
1250
C.
5000
D.
2500
ANSWER :
D. 2500
9.
A cylinder has a total surface area of 2112 sq.cm. Find the radius of the cylinder if its curved surface area is 5/12 of total surface area.
A.
14 cm
B.
12 cm
C.
15 cm
D.
13 cm
ANSWER :
A. 14 cm
10.
The average of 5 consecutive natural numbers is 7. Which is the largest number among these?
A.
8
B.
7
C.
10
D.
9
ANSWER :
D. 9