Mathematics Quiz Quiz

Test your knowledge with this 15-question general aptitude and mathematics quiz, featuring questions on logical reasoning, probability, averages, combinatorics, and language usage. Ideal for students and enthusiasts seeking to assess and enhance their grasp of diverse mathematical and reasoning concepts.

1. Articles Sequence

   Ravi had younger brother who taught at university. He was widely regarded as honorable man. Select the option with the correct sequence of articles to fill in the blanks.

   1. an; an; a
   2. a; an; a
   3. the; an; a
   4. a; a; an

2. Word Replacement

   The CEO's decision to downsize the workforce was considered myopic because it sacrificed long-term stability to accommodate short-term gains. Which word best replaces 'myopic' without changing the meaning?

   1. progressive
   2. innovative
   3. visionary
   4. shortsighted

3. Average and Correction

   A class had an average mark of 30.8 on an exam. After discovering that a student's mark was incorrectly entered as 24 instead of 42, the average became 31.4. How many students are in the class?

   1. 28
   2. 30
   3. 32
   4. 25

4. Family Relationships

   Given: P is the brother of Q. S is the daughter of Q. T is the sister of S. R is the mother of Q. Which option is correct about the relationships?

   1. Both (1) and (2) are true.
   2. Only (3) is true.
   3. Both (1) and (3) are true.
   4. Only (4) is true.

5. Directions on a Map

   Based on a campus map with directions marked, which statement is correct if the library is shown to the left and up from the canteen?

   1. The hospital is located to the east of the chemistry lab.
   2. The library is located to the northwest of the canteen.
   3. The classrooms and canteen are next to each other.
   4. The chemistry lab is to the southeast of physics lab.

6. Passage Understanding

   A passage mentions the author keeps items in his pocket, like a pocket-knife described as the type of all human tools and the infant of the sword. Which statement is true based only on information in the passage?

   1. The author of the passage had decided to write a poem on epics.
   2. The pocket-knife is described as the infant of the sword.
   3. The author of the passage carries a mirror in his pocket to reflect upon things.
   4. Epics are described as too inconvenient to write.

7. Areas and Ratios

   If the shortest distance between lines QR and ST is half the distance between point P and QR, what is the ratio of the area of triangle PST to the area of trapezium SQRT?

   1. 2/5
   2. 1/4
   3. 1/3
   4. 1/2

8. Probability with Dice

   A fair six-faced die is rolled three times. What is the probability of rolling a '6' exactly once?

   1. 75/216
   2. 25/216
   3. 1/18
   4. 1/6

9. Paper Folding and Cutting

   A square paper is folded twice and some cuts are made along a line. Which pattern will be visible when the paper is completely unfolded?

   1. Pattern (C)
   2. Pattern (A)
   3. Pattern (D)
   4. Pattern (B)

10. Combinatorics – Ice Cream Selection

    A shop offers 4 distinct flavors. If you buy 3 scoops, possibly repeating flavors and disregarding order, in how many ways can you make this purchase?

    1. 4
    2. 24
    3. 20
    4. 48

11. Number Sequences

    Which of the following is the next number in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, ___?

    1. 35
    2. 30
    3. 27
    4. 32

12. Venn Diagram Reasoning

    In a class of 40 students, 18 play cricket, 20 play football, and 7 play both. How many play neither sport?

    1. 5
    2. 9
    3. 8
    4. 4

13. Synonyms in Context

    She approached the exam with a sanguine attitude. Which word is the best synonym for 'sanguine' in this context?

    1. serious
    2. optimistic
    3. anxious
    4. nervous

14. Logical Reasoning – Pattern

    Select the option that logically completes the series: AB, CD, EF, GH, __.

    1. JK
    2. KL
    3. IJ
    4. HI

15. Algebraic Equation Solution

    If x + 2y = 10 and y = 3, what is the value of x?

    1. 3
    2. 4
    3. 5
    4. 2