q: How much 60% of 50 is greater than 40% of 30?
Options:
(A) 18
(B) 28
(C) 29
(D) 11
(E) 12
a: Stream of consciousness: (60/100) * 50 (40/100) * 30
30 - 12 = 18 The answer is (A).
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q: Using all the letters of the word "THURSDAY", how many different words can be formed?
Options:
(A) 7
(B) 8!
(C) 9
(D) 3
(E) 1
a: Stream of consciousness: Total number of letters = 8
Using these letters the number of 8 letters words formed is P = 8!. The answer is (B).
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q: How much more would Rs.20000 fetch, after two years, if it is put at 20% p.a. compound interest payable half yearly than if is put at 20% p.a. compound interest payable yearly?
Options:
(A) 482
(B) 725
(C) 992
(D) 837
(E) 923
a:
Stream of consciousness: 20000(11/10)4 - 20000(6/5)2 = 482 The answer is (A).
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