q: Find the value of y from (12)^3 x 6^4 432 = y?
Options:
(A) 2567
(B) 3589
(C) 3789
(D) 4890
(E) 5184
a: Stream of consciousness: Given Exp. = (12)3 x 64 = (12)3 x 64 = (12)2 x 62 = (72)2 = 5184
432 12 x 62 The answer is (E).

question: Three 6 faced dice are thrown together. The probability that exactly two dice show the same number on them is
Options:
(A) 5/54
(B) 5/12
(C) 5/17
(D) 5/18
(E) 5/14
answer: Stream of consciousness: Using question number 11 and 12, we get the probability as
1 - (1/36 + 5/9) = 5/12 The answer is (B).

q: John has 10pairs of dark blue socks and 10pairs of black socks. He keeps them all in the same bag. If he picks out 3socks at random, then what is the probability thathe will get a matching pair?
Options:
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) 3
(E) 4
a: Stream of consciousness: If he draws any combination of 3 socks he will definitely have the matching pair of either colour. The answer is (B).

question: A 70 cm long wire is to be cut into two pieces so that one piece will be 2/5th of the other, how many centimeters will the shorter piece be?
Options:
(A) 20
(B) 40
(C) 45
(D) 25
(E) 60
answer: Stream of consciousness: 1: 2/5 = 5: 2
2/7 * 70 = 20 The answer is (A).

q: Find the least number must be subtracted from 427398 so that remaining no.is divisible by 15?
Options:
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 7
(E) 8
a: Stream of consciousness: On dividing 427398 by 15 we get the remainder 3, so 3 should be subtracted The answer is (B).

q: 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) 49%
(C) 57%
(D) 59%
(E) 61%
a:
Stream of consciousness: Total number of votes polled = (1136 + 7636 + 11628) = 20400
So, Required percentage = 11628/20400 * 100 = 57% The answer is (C).