Q: Look at this series: 0.7, 2.1, ____, 18.9, 56.7, ... What number should fill the blank?
Options:
(A) 6.3
(B) 5.3
(C) 6.2
(D) 6.1
(E) 4.3
A: OK... Stream of consciousness: This is a simple multiplication series. Each number is 3 times greater than the previous number.
The answer is (A).

Q: John left home and drove at the rate of 45 mph for 2 hours. He stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of 50 mph to reach his destination. How many miles did John drive?
Options:
(A) 235 miles.
(B) 245 miles.
(C) 240 miles.
(D) 265 miles.
(E) 275 miles.
A: OK... Stream of consciousness: The total distance D traveled by John is given by
D = 45 * 2 + 3 * 50 = 240 miles.
The answer is (C).

Q: How much is 80% of 60 is greater than 4/5 of 25?
Options:
(A) 15
(B) 28
(C) 16
(D) 12
(E) 73
A: OK... Stream of consciousness: (80/100) * 60 (4/5) * 25
48 - 20 = 28
The answer is (B).

Q: A person spends 40% of his salary on food, 25% on house rent, 15% on entertainment and 15% on conveyance. If his savings at the end of the month is Rs. 1200, then his salary per month in rupees is:
Options:
(A) 4000
(B) 24000
(C) 8000
(D) 10000
(E) None of these
A:
OK... Stream of consciousness: Total expenditure = 40 + 25 + 15 + 15 = 95%
Saving = (100 - 95) = 5%
5/100 Salary = 1200, Salary = 24000 Rs.
The answer is (B).