question:The measure of the side of a square is quadrupled. If x represents the perimeter of the original square, what is the value of the new perimeter?
Options:
(A) 3x
(B) 4x
(C) 9x
(D) 12x
(E) 27x
answer:(B)
Stream of consciousness:Original perimeter = x
Hence original side = x/4
New side = 4x/4
New perimeter = 4*4x/4 = 4x

question:What is the are of an equilateral triangle of side 14 cm?
Options:
(A) 663 cm2
(B) 743 cm2
(C) 643 cm2
(D) 493 cm2
(E) 143 cm2
answer:(D)
Stream of consciousness:Area of an equilateral triangle = 3/4 S2
If S = 14, Area of triangle = 3/4 * 14 * 14 = 493 cm2;

question:An analyst will recommend a combination of 2 industrial stocks, 3 transportation stocks, and 3 utility stocks. If the analyst can choose from 6 industrial stocks, 3 transportation stocks, and 4 utility stocks, how many different combinations of 9 stocks are possible?
Options:
(A) 12
(B) 19
(C) 60
(D) 180
(E) 720
answer:
(C)
Stream of consciousness:6C2 * 3C3 * 4C3 = 15*1*4 = 60.