3 candidates in an election and received 1136, 7636 and 11628 votes respectively. What % of the total votes did the winningcandidate got in that election?
Options:
(A) 45%
(B) 67%
(C) 57%
(D) 69%
(E) 70%
Answer and stream of consciousness: (C)
Stream of consciousness: Total number of votes polled = (1136 + 7636 + 11628) = 20400
So, Required percentage = 11628/20400 * 100 = 57%

Find the simple interest on Rs.500 for 9 months at 6 paisa per month?
Options:
(A) 238
(B) 270
(C) 987
(D) 167
(E) 121
Answer and stream of consciousness: (B)
Stream of consciousness: I = (500*9*6)/100 = 270

The volume of a certain substance is always directly proportional to its weight. If 48 cubic inches of the substance weigh 112 ounces, what is the volume, in cubic inches, of 84 ounces of this substance?
Options:
(A) 27
(B) 36
(C) 42
(D) 64
(E) 147
Answer and stream of consciousness: (B)
Stream of consciousness: 112 ounces of a substance has a volume of 48 cubic inches
84 ounces of a substance has a volume of (48/112)*84 = 36 cubic inches

There are 20 pieces of candy and 4 kids. How many pieces of candy does each kid get?
Options:
(A) 7
(B) 5
(C) 13
(D) 20
(E) 4
Answer and stream of consciousness:
(B)
Stream of consciousness: If you split 20 pieces of candy between 4 kids each kid will get 5 pieces of candy