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SSC CGL Maths Syllabus (Tier-2)
Before jumping into the questions, let’s quickly look at the SSC CGL Maths Syllabus (also called the Quantitative Abilities section in Paper I):
Arithmetic Topics
- Number System
- Percentages
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Time & Work
- Ratio & Proportion
- Averages
- Mixture & Alligation
- Pipes & Cisterns
- Boats & Streams
Algebra and Geometry
- Algebra (Basic operations, Factorization, Simplification, Algebraic Identities, etc.)
- Geometry (Basic concepts, Circles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Congruence, Similarity)
- Mensuration (2D and 3D – Area, Surface Area & Volume of different shapes)
Trigonometry and Data Interpretation
- Trigonometric Ratios
- Heights and Distances
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Bar Diagrams, Pie Charts, etc.)
Make sure to prepare each topic thoroughly the SSC CGL Maths Questions in this free ebook are designed to cover the complete syllabus with exam-level difficulty.
Q 10. Eight years ago, the ratio of ages of A and B was 5:4. The ratio of their present ages is 6:5. What will be the sum (in years) of the ages of A and B after 7 years from now?
(a) 90
(b) 112
(c) 102
(d) 80
ANS: C
Q 11. When the price of an item was reduced by 20%. its sale increased by x%. If there is an increase of 25% in receipt of the revenue, then the value of x is:
(a) 54.35
(b) 57.75
(c) 55.35
(d) 56.25
ANS: D
Q 12. The curved surface area and the volume of a cylindrical object are 88 cm2 and 132 cm3 , respectively. The height (in cm) of the cylindrical object is: (Take 𝝅 = 𝟐𝟐/𝟕 )
(a) 𝟑 𝟐/𝟑
(b) 6
(c) 𝟒 𝟐/𝟑
(d) 4
ANS: C
Q 13. ABCD is a quadrilateral in which AS||DC. E and F are the midpoints of the diagonals AC and BD respectively. If AB = 18 cm and CD = 6 cm. then EF = ?
(a) 6 cm
(b) 8 cm
(c) 9 cm
(d) 12 cm
ANS: A
Q 14. Let x = (433)24 – (377)38 + (166)54.What is the units digit of x?
(a) 6
(b) 9
(c) 8
(d) 7
ANS: C
Q 15. The radius of a spherical balloon is inflated from 3.5 cm to 4.9 cm by pushing air into it. What is the percentage increase in the volume of the original balloon?
(a) 173.6%
(b) 73.6%
(c) 74.4%
(d) 174.4%
ANS: D
Q 16. Let . When y is added to x, the result is 𝟕/𝟏𝟑 . What is the value of y?
(a) 𝟐/𝟏𝟑
(b) 𝟒/𝟏𝟑
(c) 𝟏/𝟏𝟑
(d) 𝟗/𝟏3
ANS: B
Q 17. If 7 sin2 + 4 cos2 = 5 and lies in the first quadrant, then what is the value of
(a) 𝟒√𝟐
(b) 𝟑√𝟐
(c) 𝟐(√𝟐 − 𝟏)
(d) 𝟐(𝟏 + √𝟐)
ANS: D
Q 18. In LMN, 𝐋𝐌 = 𝟓√𝟐, LN = 13 cm and LMN = 135°. What is the length (in cm) of MN ?
(a) 𝟖√𝟐
(b) 𝟕√𝟐
(c) 8
(d) 7
ANS: D
Q 19. Study the given histogram and answer the question that follows:
The number of persons weighing 55 kg or more but less than 75 kg is what percentage more than the number of persons weighing 80 kg or more but less than 100 kg (correct to one decimal place)?
(a) 88.2%
(b) 77.8%
(c) 68.4%
(d) 66.7%
ANS: B
Q 20. A person marks an article 36% above the cost price and offers 30% discount on the marked price. What is the loss or gain percentage?
(a) Loss 6.5%
(b) Loss 4.8%
(c) Gain 7.2%
(d) Gain 8.5%
ANS: B
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