SSC MTS 2024-11.11.2024-3 SSC Question Paper

SSC MTS 2024-11.11.2024-3 SSC Questions

1.
Quantitative Aptitude
A dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at cost price. However, he uses a weight that actually weighs 33% less than what is written on it. Find his profit percentage.
A.
48(17/67)%
B.
50(18/67)%
C.
49(17/67)%
D.
51(34/67)%
ANSWER :
C. 49(17/67)%
2.
Study the given bar graph and answer the question that follows.
The bar-graph given below shows the average marks scored by six students (A, B, C, D, E and F) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The maximum marks of each subject is 100.
Find the difference between the total marks scored by B in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry to the total marks scored by F in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
A.
12
B.
21
C.
24
D.
42
ANSWER :
B. 21
3.
How long (in years) will it take for a sum of money invested at 4% per annum on simple interest to increase its value by 30%?
A.
7(1/2)
B.
4(1/2)
C.
8(1/2)
D.
5(1/2)
ANSWER :
A. 7(1/2)
4.
Two trains start at the same time from two stations and travel towards each other with speeds of 72 km/h and 84 km/h, respectively. When they cross each other, it is found that one train has covered 108 km more than the other. What is the distance (in km) between the two stations, and after how many hours will they meet, respectively?
A.
1440; 10
B.
1244; 8
C.
1404; 9
D.
1084; 7
ANSWER :
C. 1404; 9
5.
The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 58 more than the average of these numbers. Find the largest number.
A.
33
B.
27
C.
37
D.
31
ANSWER :
D. 31
6.
A sum was deposited at a certain rate of simple interest for 4 years. If it had been a 5% higher rate of interest, then it would have amounted to ₹5,200 more. The sum deposited is:
A.
10400
B.
13000
C.
26000
D.
25000
ANSWER :
C. 26000
7.
A solid sphere of radius 9 cm is melted to form a hollow, right circular cylindrical tube of length 12 cm and external radius 15 cm. The thickness (in cm) of the tube is:
A.
1
B.
4
C.
3
D.
2
ANSWER :
C. 3
8.
The average marks of 60 students was found to be 48. Later on, it was discovered that a score of 68 was misread as 56. Find the correct average corresponding to the correct score.
A.
54.2
B.
44.2
C.
40.8
D.
48.2
ANSWER :
D. 48.2
9.
What is the height of a solid right circular cylinder of radius 21cm if its total surface area is 3828 sq.cm. ?
A.
6 cm
B.
10 cm
C.
12 cm
D.
8 cm
ANSWER :
D. 8 cm
10.
The salary of a person was reduced by 20%. By what percentage should his reduced salary be raised so as to bring it at par with his original salary?
A.
22%
B.
20%
C.
25%
D.
30%
ANSWER :
C. 25%