A no.when divided by 222 gives a remainder 43, what remainder will beobtained by dividingthe same no.17?
Options:
(A) 2
(B) 7
(C) 9
(D) 10
(E) 15
Answer and stream of consciousness: (D)
Stream of consciousness: 222 + 43 = 265/17 = 10 (Remainder)

If athul rows 16 km upstream and 24 km down steam taking 4 hours each, then the speed of the stream
Options:
(A) 1kmph
(B) 2 kmph
(C) 1.5 kmph
(D) 12 kmph
(E) 15 kmph
Answer and stream of consciousness: (A)
Stream of consciousness: Speed upstream = 16/4 = 4 kmph
Speed down stream = 24/4 = 6 kmph
Speed of stream = (6-4) = 1 kmph

If the personal income tax rate is lowered from 40% to 33%, what is the differential savings for a tax payer having an annual income before tax to the tune of $45000?
Options:
(A) $3500
(B) $5000
(C) $3150
(D) $7000
(E) $10000
Answer and stream of consciousness: (C)
Stream of consciousness: Saving = (40-33)% of 45000 = 3150.

A train of 25 carriages, each of 60 meters length, when an engine also of 60 meters length is running at a speed of 60 kmph. In what time will the train cross a bridge 1.0 km long?
Options:
(A) 2 mins 14 sec
(B) 2 mins 34 sec
(C) 150 sec
(D) 164 sec
(E) 2 mins 44 sec
Answer and stream of consciousness:
(C)
Stream of consciousness: D = 25 * 60 + 1000 = 2500 m
T = 2500/60 * 18/5 = 150 se