question: If 2^4, 2^3, and 11^3 are factors of the product of 1,452 and w, where w is a positive integer, what is the smallest possible value of w?
Options:
(A) 176
(B) 288
(C) 363
(D) 396
(E) 484
answer: Stream of consciousness: I will go with A (pending elements to match is 2^2*2^2*11^1 = 176 The answer is (A).

q: The number N is 5,2H4, where H represents the ten's digit. If N is divisible by 9, what is the value of H?
Options:
(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 7
(E) 9
a: Stream of consciousness: If the number is divisible by 9, it must also be divisible by 3. Only 7 yields such a number. The answer is (D).

question: The average amount with a group of seven numbers is Rs. 20. If the newly joined member has Rs. 50 with him, what was the average amount with the group before his joining the group?
Options:
(A) 15
(B) 25
(C) 18
(D) 22
(E) 30
answer: Stream of consciousness: Total members in the group = 7
Average amount = Rs. 20
Total amount with them = 7 * 20 = Rs. 140
One number has Rs. 50. So, the amount with remaining 6 people = 140 - 50 = Rs. 90
The average amount with them = 90/6 = Rs. 15. The answer is (A).

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) 337
(C) 277
(D) 288
(E) 2781
a: Stream of consciousness: 20000(11/10)4 - 20000(6/5)2 = 482 The answer is (A).

question: In what time a sum of money double itself at 7% per annum simple interest?
Options:
(A) 33 1/8%
(B) 33 1/3%
(C) 14 2/7%
(D) 32 1/3%
(E) 23 1/3%
answer: Stream of consciousness: P = (P*7*R)/100
R = 14 2/7% The answer is (C).

question: Find the simple interest on Rs.450 for 8 months at 5 paisa per month?
Options:
(A) 277
(B) 270
(C) 180
(D) 266
(E) 121
answer:
Stream of consciousness: I = (450*8*5)/100 = 180 The answer is (C).