q: How many seconds will a train 100 meters long take to cross a bridge 170 meters long if the speed of the train is 36 kmph?
Options:
(A) 54 sec
(B) 65 sec
(C) 25 sec
(D) 45 sec
(E) 27 sec
a: Stream of consciousness: D = 100 + 170 = 270
S = 36 * 5/18 = 10 mps
T = 270/10 = 27 sec The answer is (E).

question: The edges of cuboid are 4 cm; 5 cm and 6 cm. Find its surface area?
Options:
(A) 228
(B) 148
(C) 992
(D) 772
(E) 222
answer: Stream of consciousness: 2(4*5 + 5*6 + 4*6) = 148 The answer is (B).

q: A cricket bat is sold for $900, making a profit of $300. The profit percentage would be
Options:
(A) 24%
(B) 25%
(C) 30%
(D) 50%
(E) 40%
a: Stream of consciousness: 300/(900 - 300) = 50%. The answer is (D).

question: In case L is the only individual sewing on committee B, which among the following shouldserve on committee A?
Options:
(A) V and U
(B) V and T
(C) U and S
(D) M and N
(E) T and U
answer: Stream of consciousness: M and N should serve on A The answer is (D).

q: The number N is 6,2X4, where X represents the ten's digit. If N is divisible by 9, what is the value of X?
Options:
(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 7
(E) 6
a: Stream of consciousness: Integer is divisible by 9 - Sum of digits is divisible by 9 The answer is (E).

q: A sum of money doubles itself at a compound interest in 15 years . In how may years it will become 8 times ??
Options:
(A) 30 years
(B) 40 years
(C) 45 years
(D) 50 years
(E) 60 years
a:
Stream of consciousness: If the sum doubles (x2) in 15 years, then it to become 2*2*2 = 8 times as large it should double three times, so three 15 years time period are needed, which is 3*15 = 45 years. The answer is (C).