Secondary Mathematics Examination MCQs with solutions

1. Which of the following is an answer for the length of the line segment, given that the coordinates of A is (2,2) and B is (9,11).

A

9.4

B

11.4

C

13.4

D

15.4

C G Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

Distance = ((11-2) ^ 2 + (9 - 2) ^ 2) ^ 1/2
= (81 + 49)^ 1/2
=130^1/2
=11.4

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2. Let us assume set A = {1,2,3,4} and set B = {3,4,5,6,7} find the symmetric difference of set A and Set B?

A

{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

B

{5,6,7}

C

{1,2,3,4}

D

{1,2,5,6,7}

Set Theory Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: D
Explanation

{1,2,5,6,7}

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3. Let us assume that a student is chosen from a random sample of 80 students, out of which 30 have opted for Maths, 20 opted for physics and 10 have opted for both Maths and Physics. Find the probability that the student has opted for either Maths or Physics.

A

1/2

B

3/2

C

5/2

D

7/2

Probability Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

1/2

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4. Ram borrowed Rs. 5,000 from Sanjay with simple interest. After 2 years, Sanjay got Rs. 1,000 more than what he had given to Ram. What was the percentage of interest per annum?

A

15

B

10

C

20

D

5

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

10

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5. If the compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 ½ years at 5% per annum be Rs. 104.05, what would be the simple interest?

A

Rs. 100

B

Rs. 200

C

Rs. 150

D

Rs. 190

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

Rs. 100

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6. Simple interest on a certain amount is 9/16 of the principal. If the number representing the rate of interest in percent and time in years be equal, then time, for which the principal is lent out, is:

A

5 ½ years

B

6 ½ years

C

7 years

D

7 ½ years

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: D
Explanation

7 ½ years

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7. The difference in simple interest at 13% and 12% p.a. of a sum in one year is Rs. 110. Then the sum is

A

Rs. 10,000

B

Rs. 15000

C

Rs. 11000

D

Rs. 13000

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: C
Explanation

Rs. 11000

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8. A sum fetched a total simple interest of Rs. 4016.25 at the rate of 9 p.c.p.a. in 5 years. What is the sum?

A

8925

B

8259

C

8529

D

8952

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

8925

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9. Find the sum of money which increases 1/10 of itself every year and amounts to Rs. 450 in 5 years at S.I ___

A

250

B

300

C

400

D

350

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

Rs. 300

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10. A sum was put at simple interest at a certain rate for 2 years. Had it been put at 1% higher rate, it would have fetched Rs. 24 more. Find the sum.

A

2000

B

1200

C

2400

D

1600

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

1200

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11. A sum was put at simple interest at a certain rate for 2 years. Had it been put at 3% higher rate, it would have fetched Rs. 72 more find the sum:

A

1500

B

1000

C

1200

D

1300

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: C
Explanation

1200

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12. The cost of a machine is estimated to be decreasing at the rate of 15% every year. If it costs Rs. 6,000 now, what will be the estimated value of the machine after 2 years?

A

4335

B

3225

C

3750

D

5000

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

4335

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13. S.I. on Rs. 1500 at 7% per annum for a certain time is Rs. 210. Find the time.

A

3 years

B

1.5 years

C

2 years

D

2.8 years

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: C
Explanation

2 years

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14. Find the compound interest on Rs. 8000 for 3 year at 5% per annum.

A

1261

B

1381

C

1451

D

1151

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

1261

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15. The value of mobile phone which was purchased 2 years ago depreciates at 12% p.a.. If its present value is Rs 9680, for how much was it purchased?

A

12000

B

11500

C

12500

D

10000

sim Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: C
Explanation

12500

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16. A man borrows Rs. 4,000 from a bank at 7 1 2 % interest. At the end of every year, he pays Rs. 1,500 as part repayment of loan and interest. How much does he still owe to the Bank after 3 such annual payments?

A

123.25

B

25

C

124.25

D

125

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

123.25

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17. The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 4 years at 4 percent per annum exceeds the compound interest on the same sum for 3 years at 5 percent per annum by Rs. 57. Find the sum.

A

26700

B

12500

C

23050

D

24000

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: D
Explanation

24000

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18. A sum of Rs. 1600 lent at simple interest at 12.5% per annum will become double in

A

7.5 years

B

6 years

C

8 years

D

9 1/4years

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: C
Explanation

8 years

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19. What sum of money lent out at compound interest will amount to Rs. 968 in 2 years at 10% per annum, interest being charged annually?

A

900

B

800

C

825

D

780

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

800

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20. A sum of money doubles itself at compound interest in 15 years. It will become 8 times in

A

60 years

B

45 years

C

40 years

D

30 years

Simple Interest / Compound Interest Secondary Mathematics
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

45

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