question: The sale price sarees listed for Rs.400 after successive discount is 10% and 5% is?
Options:
(A) 349
(B) 349
(C) 342
(D) 346
(E) 344
answer: Stream of consciousness: 400*(90/100)*(95/100) = 342 The answer is (C).


q: Find the least number must be subtracted from 427398 so that remaining no.is divisible by 15?
Options:
(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 6
(E) 7
a: Stream of consciousness: On dividing 427398 by 15 we get the remainder 3, so 3 should be subtracted The answer is (A).


question: M and N invested in a shop. The profits were divided in the ratio of 4 : 5 respectively. If M invested Rs. 40,000, the amount invested by N is:
Options:
(A) 35000
(B) 40000
(C) 50000
(D) 60000
(E) None
answer: Stream of consciousness: Suppose N invested Rs. x. Then, 40000/x = 4/5 or y = [40000 x 5/ 4] = 50000. The answer is (C).


q: A train which has 400 m long, is running 50 kmph. In what time will it cross a person moving at 14 kmph in same direction ?
Options:
(A) 40 sec
(B) 35 sec
(C) 33 sec
(D) 42 sec
(E) 41 sec
a: Stream of consciousness: Time taken to cross a moving person = length of train/ relative speed
Time taken = 400/((50-14) (5/18) = 400/ 36*(5/18) = 400/10 = 40 sec The answer is (A).


question: The edge of a cube is 6a cm. Find its surface?
Options:
(A) 216a2
(B) 24a4
(C) 24a1
(D) 24a2
(E) 24a7
answer: Stream of consciousness: 6a2 = 6 * 6a * 6a = 216a2 The answer is (A).


question: The average amount with a group of seven numbers is Rs. 30. If the newly joined member has Rs. 60 with him, what was the average amount with the group before his joining the group?
Options:
(A) s. 25.6
(B) s. 25
(C) s. 16.6
(D) s. 26
(E) s. 25.6
answer:
Stream of consciousness: Total members in the group = 7
Average amount = Rs. 30
Total amount with them = 7 * 30 = Rs. 210
One number has Rs. 60. So, the amount with remaining 6 people = 210 - 60 = Rs. 150
The average amount with them = 150/6 = Rs. 25 The answer is (B).