question:The average of 9 observations was 9, that of the 1st of 5 being 10 and that of the last 5 being 8. What was the 5th observation?
Options:
(A) 9
(B) 8
(C) 7
(D) 6
(E) 4
answer:(A)
Stream of consciousness:1 to 9 = 9 * 9 = 81
1 to 5 = 5 * 10 = 50
5 to 9 = 5 * 8 = 40
5th = 50 + 40 = 90 81 = 9

question:Find the product of the local value and absolute value of 4 in 20468?
Options:
(A) 1000
(B) 1100
(C) 1200
(D) 1340
(E) 1600
answer:(E)
Stream of consciousness:Local value of 4 = 4 x 100 = 400
Place value of 4 = 4
There fore = 4 x 400 = 1600

question:The sale price sarees listed for Rs.400 after successive discount is 10% and 5% is?
Options:
(A) 39
(B) 37
(C) 342
(D) 288
(E) 261
answer:
(C)
Stream of consciousness:400*(90/100)*(95/100) = 342