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Mathematical Operations Questions for RRB Group D Reasoning

Mathematical Operations questions replace arithmetic symbols with other symbols or letters, and test whether you can substitute them back correctly and apply BODMAS to solve the expression. Parikshala's question bank has 30 exam-pattern Mathematical Operations questions for RRB Group D, each with a step-by-step solution (23 easy, 7 medium). General Intelligence & Reasoning carries 30 of 100 marks in RRB Group D CBT.

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What Mathematical Operations Questions Test

  • Symbol substitution (+ means ×, ÷ means −)
  • BODMAS order after substitution
  • Interchanging two signs to make an equation true
  • Balancing equations by choosing the correct operator set

Question bank coverage by sub-pattern

Symbol Substitution · 15BODMAS Replacement · 5Greater/Lesser Comparison After Operations · 5New Pattern Operations · 5

How Mathematical Operations Appears in RRB Group D

30
General Intelligence & Reasoning questions in CBT
30
marks for the section (of 100 total)
90 min
CBT duration
—
negative marks per wrong answer

Mathematical Operations is part of the General Intelligence & Reasoning section (30% of the RRB Group D syllabus).

Mathematical Operations Solved Examples for RRB Group D

12 exam-pattern mathematical operations questions from the practice bank, each with a full solution.

1Medium

If P # Q means P is the father of Q, P $ Q means P is the mother of Q, and P @ Q means P is the sister of Q, then how is Q related to N in N # L $ P @ Q?

  1. A.Grandson
  2. B.Granddaughter
  3. C.Nephew or Niece
  4. D.Data inadequateCorrect

Solution

N # L means N is the father of L. L $ P means L is the mother of P. P @ Q means P is the sister of Q. From the above statements, we know that N is the grandfather of P and Q. However, we do not know the gender of Q. Therefore, we cannot determine whether Q is the grandson or granddaughter. Hence, the data is inadequate.

2Easy

If ÷ stands for +, + stands for ×, × stands for - and - stands for ÷, find the value of 16 × 3 + 5 - 2 ÷ 4

  1. A.9Correct
  2. B.10
  3. C.15
  4. D.16

Solution

Given: ÷ stands for +, + stands for ×, × stands for - and - stands for ÷. So, 16 × 3 + 5 - 2 ÷ 4 = 16 - 3 × 5 ÷ 2 + 4 = 16 - 3 × 2.5 + 4 = 16 - 7.5 + 4 = 8.5 + 4 = 9

3Medium

Which two numbers need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct? 5 + 3 × 8 − 12 ÷ 4 = 3

  1. A.3 and 4
  2. B.5 and 8
  3. C.3 and 5
  4. D.4 and 5Correct

Solution

Let's test each option: 1) Interchanging 3 and 4: 5 + 4 × 8 − 12 ÷ 3 = 5 + 32 - 4 = 33 ≠ 3 2) Interchanging 5 and 8: 8 + 3 × 5 − 12 ÷ 4 = 8 + 15 - 3 = 20 ≠ 3 3) Interchanging 3 and 5: 3 + 5 × 8 − 12 ÷ 4 = 3 + 40 - 3 = 40 ≠ 3 4) Interchanging 4 and 5: 4 + 3 × 8 − 12 ÷ 5 = 4 + 24 - 2.4 = 25.6 ≠ 3 (Incorrect) 4 + 3 * 8 - 12 / 5 = 4 + 24 - 2.4 = 25.6 If we swap 5 and 4, we get: 4 + 3 * 8 - 12 / 5 = 4 + 24 - 2.4 = 25.6 The correct answer should be 5. Let's try swapping 5 and 12: 12 + 3 * 8 - 5 / 4 = 12 + 24 - 1.25 = 34.75 There must be an error with the question. Let's try swapping 3 and 8: 5 + 8 * 3 - 12 / 4 = 5 + 24 - 3 = 26 If the question was 5 + 3 * 8 - 12 / 4 = 26, then we could swap 3 and 8 However, this is not the case, the question is incorrect.

4easy

If '+' means 'division', '-' means 'addition', '*' means 'multiplication', and '/' means 'subtraction' (NTPC Batch 2), find: 36 + 6 * 3 - 5 / 2.

  1. A.21Correct
  2. B.20
  3. C.22
  4. D.19

Solution

Substituting operators: 36 / 6 * 3 + 5 - 2. Using BODMAS: 36 / 6 = 6; 6 * 3 = 18; 18 + 5 = 23; 23 - 2 = 21. Final value is 21.

5easy

Based on the logical principles of BODMAS Replacement, determine the valid outcome or relationship.

  1. A.Conclusion I follows logically from the given premiseCorrect
  2. B.Conclusion II follows logically from the given premise
  3. C.Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows
  4. D.Both Conclusion I and Conclusion II follow logically

Solution

In BODMAS Replacement, analyzing the relationship between the terms verifies that Conclusion I is a direct and necessary deduction.

6medium

If the given equation 8 + 2 × 5 - 3 ÷ 6 = 13 is to be made correct, which two signs should be interchanged?

  1. A.+ and -
  2. B.× and ÷
  3. C.+ and ÷Correct
  4. D.- and ×

Solution

Let's test each option: 1) Interchanging + and -: 8 - 2 × 5 + 3 ÷ 6 = 8 - 10 + 0.5 = -1.5 ≠ 13 2) Interchanging × and ÷: 8 + 2 ÷ 5 - 3 × 6 = 8 + 0.4 - 18 = -9.6 ≠ 13 3) Interchanging + and ÷: 8 ÷ 2 × 5 - 3 + 6 = 4 × 5 - 3 + 6 = 20 - 3 + 6 = 23 ≠ 13 4) Interchanging + and ÷: 8 ÷ 2 × 5 - 3 + 6 = 4 * 5 - 3 + 6 = 20 - 3 + 6 = 23 != 13 Let's re-evaluate option 3 correctly: 8 ÷ 2 × 5 - 3 + 6 = 4 × 5 - 3 + 6 = 20 - 3 + 6 = 17 + 6 = 23 != 13 (Incorrect) It seems there might be an error in the question or options. Let's test option 3 again with BODMAS followed strictly: 8 / 2 * 5 - 3 + 6 = 4 * 5 - 3 + 6 = 20 - 3 + 6 = 17 + 6 = 23. None of the above are correct. If we interchange + and - we get: 8 - 2 * 5 + 3 / 6 = 8 - 10 + 0.5 = -1.5 If we interchange * and / we get: 8 + 2 / 5 - 3 * 6 = 8 + 0.4 - 18 = -9.6 If we interchange * and - we get: 8 + 2 - 5 * 3 / 6 = 10 - 15/6 = 10 - 2.5 = 7.5 If we interchange + and /: 8 / 2 * 5 - 3 + 6 = 4 * 5 - 3 + 6 = 20 - 3 + 6 = 23 The question is faulty. None of the options provide 13 as the answer.

7easy

Compare the two expressions: X = (20 / 2 + 5 * 3) and Y = (15 * 2 - 4 * 2) (Expression Trial 4). Which statement is correct?

  1. A.X > YCorrect
  2. B.X < Y
  3. C.X = Y
  4. D.X + Y = 50

Solution

Evaluating X: 20 / 2 + 5 * 3 = 10 + 15 = 25. Evaluating Y: 15 * 2 - 4 * 2 = 30 - 8 = 22. Since 25 > 22, X > Y is mathematically correct.

8easy

If 'A' stands for '+', 'B' for '-', 'C' for '*', and 'D' for '/' (Problem 2), what is the value of: 40 D 4 C 3 A 10 B 5?

  1. A.35Correct
  2. B.36
  3. C.34
  4. D.38

Solution

Substituting: 40 / 4 * 3 + 10 - 5. Calculating by BODMAS: 10 * 3 + 10 - 5 = 30 + 10 - 5 = 35. The answer is 35.

9easy

Based on the logical principles of Greater/Lesser Comparison After Operations, determine the valid outcome or relationship.

  1. A.Neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows
  2. B.Both Conclusion I and Conclusion II follow logically
  3. C.Conclusion II follows logically from the given premise
  4. D.Conclusion I follows logically from the given premiseCorrect

Solution

In Greater/Lesser Comparison After Operations, analyzing the relationship between the terms verifies that Conclusion I is a direct and necessary deduction.

10easy

If A means +, B means −, C means ×, and D means ÷, then what is the value of 15 C 2 A 100 D 25 B 6?

  1. A.28Correct
  2. B.30
  3. C.32
  4. D.34

Solution

Replace: C=×, A=+, D=÷, B=−. Expression: 15 × 2 + 100 ÷ 25 − 6. BODMAS: 15×2=30, 100÷25=4. Then 30+4−6=28.

11easy

If 3 * 5 = 34, 5 * 7 = 74, and 7 * 9 = 130, then 9 * 11 = ?

  1. A.__(pick)__200
  2. B.202Correct
  3. C.198
  4. D.204

Solution

Pattern: a * b = a^2 + b^2. 3*5 = 9+25 = 34. 5*7 = 25+49 = 74. 7*9 = 49+81 = 130. 9*11 = 81+121 = 202.

12easy

If '+' means 'division', '-' means 'addition', '*' means 'multiplication', and '/' means 'subtraction' (NTPC Batch 1), find: 36 + 6 * 3 - 5 / 2.

  1. A.21Correct
  2. B.20
  3. C.22
  4. D.19

Solution

Substituting operators: 36 / 6 * 3 + 5 - 2. Using BODMAS: 36 / 6 = 6; 6 * 3 = 18; 18 + 5 = 23; 23 - 2 = 21. Final value is 21.

Mathematical Operations — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the method for symbol-substitution questions?

Rewrite the whole expression with the real operators before calculating anything, then apply BODMAS normally. Substituting mentally while computing is where almost every error comes from.

How do I handle "interchange the signs" questions?

Test each option against the given equation rather than solving forwards. With four options, checking them is faster than deriving the correct swap.

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