If x is an even integer and y is an odd integer, which of the following is an even integer?
Options:
(A) x+y
(B) x+2y
(C) 3x+y
(D) x+y^2
(E) x+y+2

Plug in an even integer for x; in this case 2
Plug in an odd integer for y; in this case 1
2+1 = 3 Odd
2+(2*1) = 4 Even
(3*2)+1 = 6 + 1 = 7 Odd
2+(1^2) = 2 + 1 = 3 Odd
2+1+2 = 5 Odd So the answer is: (B).

Find the value of y from (12)^3 x 6^4 432 = y?
Options:
(A) 2354
(B) 2644
(C) 2645
(D) 4577
(E) 5184

Given Exp. = (12)3 x 64 = (12)3 x 64 = (12)2 x 62 = (72)2 = 5184
432 12 x 62 So the answer is: (E).

Each of three charities in Novel Grove Estates has 8 persons serving on its board of directors. If exactly 4 persons serve on 3 boards each and each pair of charities has 5 persons in common on their boards of directors, then how many distinct persons serve on one or more boards of directors?
Options:
(A) 8
(B) 13
(C) 16
(D) 24
(E) 27

A intersect B intersect C = 4
A intersect B but not C = 1
B intersect C but not A = 1
C intersec A but not B = 1
A only is 2; B only is 2; C only is 2
Therefore, total 13 members serve on one or more boards of directors. So the answer is: (B).

A train 510 m long is running at a speed of 45 km/hr. In what time will it pass a bridge 140 m long?
Options:
(A) 40
(B) 52
(C) 26
(D) 21
(E) 14
Speed = 45 * 5/18 = 25/2 m/sec
Total distance covered = 510 + 140 = 650 m
Required time = 650 * 2/25 = 52 sec So the answer is: (B).