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Topic

Arithmetic Progression

Asked 2 times in EPFO over 10 years (2015–2025), peaking in 2015.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2015–2025
Span
2015
Peak
1/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in EPFO — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2015
  • Recurs across 2 years (2015–2025)

Across exams

EPFO · 2

How the concept evolved

115
125
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
EPFO2025
Three distinct positive integers a, b and c are such that b - a = c - b and a + b + c = 12. What is the maximum number of such possible sets (a, b, c) ?
  1. A 1
  2. B 2
  3. C 3
  4. D 4
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Quantitative Aptitude › Number System
EPFO2015
In a race, the first four winners are to be awarded points. Each winner's points must be 8 more than that of the next position winner. Total sum of the points to be awarded is 50. What will be the points for the third position winner ?
  1. A 30
  2. B 20
  3. C 10 ✓
  4. D 5
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Quantitative Aptitude › Algebra

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