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SSC CGL · Quantitative Aptitude · 12 practice questions with answers and explanations: 2 Easy, 6 Medium, 4 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

Find the value of (3²)³.

  1. 81
  2. 729
  3. 243
  4. 59049
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Answer: B. (3²)³ = 3⁶ = 729.

Sample Medium question 2

Find the value of √12 × √3.

  1. 3
  2. 12
  3. 6
  4. 9
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Answer: C. √12 × √3 = √36 = 6.

Sample Hard question 3

Find the value of 25^(−3/2).

  1. 1/5
  2. 1/125
  3. 125
  4. 1/25
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Answer: B. 25^(−3/2) = (5²)^(−3/2) = 5^(−3) = 1/125.

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