question: A train 640 m in length crosses a telegraph post in 16 seconds. The speed of the train is?
Options:
(A) 22 kmph
(B) 77 kmph
(C) 144 kmph
(D) 71 kmph
(E) 88 kmph
answer: Stream of consciousness: S = 640/16 * 18/5 = 144 kmph The answer is (C).

q: What amount does Kiran get if he invests Rs. 18000 at 15% p.a. simple interest for four years?
Options:
(A) 3888
(B) 26989
(C) 26700
(D) 28800
(E) 2879
a: Stream of consciousness: Simple interest = (18000 * 4 * 15)/100 = Rs. 10800
Amount = P + I = 18000 + 10800 = Rs. 28800 The answer is (D).

question: The average of seven numbers is 18. The average of first three numbers is 14 and the average of last three numbers is 19. What is the middle number?
Options:
(A) 26
(B) 27
(C) 29
(D) 32
(E) 36
answer: Stream of consciousness: The total of seven numbers = 7X18 = 126
The total of first 3 and last 3 numbers is = 3 X 14+3 X 19 = 99
So, the middle number is (126 - 99 ) = 27 The answer is (B).

q: The speed of a train is 90 kmph. What is the distance covered by it in 10 minutes?
Options:
(A) 15
(B) 66
(C) 77
(D) 52
(E) 42
a: Stream of consciousness: 90 * 10/60 = 15 kmph The answer is (A).

question: A 360 meter long train crosses a man standing on the platform in 6 sec. What is the speed of the train?
Options:
(A) 229
(B) 108
(C) 278
(D) 216
(E) 112
answer: Stream of consciousness: S = 360/6 * 18/5 = 216 kmph The answer is (D).

question: A man purchases 8 pens for Rs.9 and sells 9 pens for Rs.8, how much profit or loss does he make?
Options:
(A) 15
(B) 66
(C) 88
(D) 1
(E) 12
answer:
Stream of consciousness: 90 * 10/60 = 15 kmph The answer is (A).