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Basic Mathematics MCQs
Practice Basic Mathematics multiple-choice questions for PPSC competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.
27 years, 5 months, 24 days
28 years, 2 months, 7 days
27 years, 10 months, 15 days
26 years, 6 months, 20 days
ExplanationAccording to the PPSC age calculation method in the FAQ, the difference between the dates (including one extra day) results in 27 years, 5 months, and 24 days.
75
78
80
85
ExplanationScore = (Correct * 1) - (Incorrect * 0.25) = 80 - (20 * 0.25) = 80 - 5 = 75.
20
25
30
35
Explanation15/100 * 200 = 15 * 2 = 30.
7
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9
10
ExplanationFollowing order of operations (PEMDAS): 5 + 6 - 4 = 11 - 4 = 7.
10
11
12
14
Explanation12 * 12 = 144.
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9
ExplanationSubtract 5 from both sides: x = 12 - 5 = 7.
15
25
50
100
ExplanationArea = length * width = 10 * 5 = 50.
6
8
16
32
Explanation2 * 2 * 2 * 2 = 16.
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7
Explanation(2 + 4 + 6 + 8) / 4 = 20 / 4 = 5.
20%
25%
30%
40%
Explanation(Profit / Cost) * 100 = (20 / 80) * 100 = 1/4 * 100 = 25%.
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24
32
48
ExplanationEach term is multiplied by 2.
0.25
0.50
0.75
0.80
Explanation3 divided by 4 equals 0.75.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Basic Mathematics MCQs free?
Yes. Every Basic Mathematics MCQ on this page is free to practice, including the correct answer and explanation.
Do these include past-paper questions?
Yes — questions sourced from past papers are clearly marked with a "Past Paper" badge, alongside fresh practice questions.
Which exams do these Basic Mathematics MCQs help with?
They are aimed at PPSC and related Pakistani competitive exams that test Basic Mathematics.
How should I practice subject-wise MCQs?
Attempt each question first, then reveal the answer and read the explanation. Short, focused sessions on one subject work better than long unstructured reading.