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[ { "value": "Student: A box contains nine bulbs out of which 4 are defective. If four bulbs are chosen at random, find the probability that atleast one bulb is good.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 125/127\\n(B) 127/125\\n(C) 125/126\\n(D) 126/125\\n(E) 126/127.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" },...
[ { "value": "Eddy and Freddy start simultaneously from city A and they travel to City B and City C respectively. Eddy takes 3 hours and Freddy takes 4 hours to complete the journey. If the distance between City A and City B is 540 kms and City A and City C is 300 kms. What is the ratio of their average speed of ...
[ { "value": "Look at this series: 0.6, 0.3, ____, 0.075, 0.0375, ... What number should fill the blank?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 0.015\\n(B) 1.15\\n(C) 0.15\\n(D) 0.25\\n(E) 0.35 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "This is a simple multiplication series. Each number i...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. If north becomes south-west ant south-west becomes east and all the directions changed in the same manner,then what will be the direction for south-east?\\nOptions:\\n(A) North-West\\n(B) North-East\\n(C) North\\n(D) West\\n(E) none", "from": "...
[ { "value": "Some question: A train 640 m in length crosses a telegraph post in 16 seconds. The speed of the train is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 22 kmph\\n(B) 77 kmph\\n(C) 144 kmph\\n(D) 71 kmph\\n(E) 88 kmph\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "S = 640/16 * 18/5 = 144 kmph The ans...
[ { "value": "A man purchased 3 blankets @ Rs.100 each, 5 blankets @ Rs.150 each and two blankets at a certain rate which is now slipped off from his memory. But he remembers that the average price of the blankets was Rs.150. Find the unknown rate of two blankets?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 288\\n(B) 299\\n(C) 266\\n(D) 45...
[ { "value": "Some question: A train 70 m long, running with a speed of 63 km/hr will pass a tree in?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 4 sec\\n(B) 16 sec\\n(C) 6 sec\\n(D) 20 sec\\n(E) 8 sec\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed = 63 * 5/18 = 35/2 m/sec\\nTime taken = 70 * 2/35 = 16 se...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. John has 5 flavors of chocolate in him shop. How many options are there for Jones to pick a one-flavor, two-flavor, three-flavor, four-flavor or five-flavor order?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 22\\n(B) 31\\n(C) 43\\n(D) 37\\n(E) 38", "from": "human" ...
[ { "value": "What is the probability that Company E's advertisement will be one of the first two be shown during the first commercial break?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1/ 225\\n(B) 1 / 30\\n(C) 1 /15\\n(D) 2 / 15\\n(E) 4 /15 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "E 1...
[ { "value": "If 4 men can reap 40 acres of land in 15 days, how many acres of land can 16 men reap in 30 days?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 320\\n(B) 240\\n(C) 369\\n(D) 489\\n(E) 125 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "4 men 40 acres 15 days\\n16 men ? 30 days\\n40 * 1...
[ { "value": "Student: How much is 80% of 40 is greater than 4/5 of 15?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12\\n(B) 20\\n(C) 18\\n(D) 12\\n(E) 81.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(80/100) * 40 – (4/5) * 15\\n32 - 12 = 20 Final answer: (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Student: A can do a job in 18 days and B can do it in 30 days. A and B working together will finish twice the amount of work in days?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 22 1/6\\n(B) 22 1/2\\n(C) 22 1/0\\n(D) 22 1/9\\n(E) 22 1/1.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1/18 ...
[ { "value": "If 4 men can color 48 m long cloth in 2 days, then 6 men can color 36 m long cloth in\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2 days\\n(B) 1 day\\n(C) 3 days\\n(D) 4 days\\n(E) 5 days OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "The length of cloth painted by one man in one day...
[ { "value": "Q: X can finish a work in 21 days. Y can finish the same work in 15 days. Y worked for 5 days and left the job. how many days does X alone need to finish the remaining work?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12\\n(B) 13\\n(C) 16\\n(D) 14\\n(E) 18 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. Sumitra has an average of 56% on her first 7 examinations. How much should she make on her eighth examination to obtain an average of 60% on 8 examinations?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 88%\\n(B) 78%\\n(C) 98%\\n(D) Cannot be determined\\n(E) None of these", ...
[ { "value": "If 40 per cent of a number is added to an other number then it becomes 125 per cent of itself. What will be the ratio of first and second numbers?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 8 : 5\\n(B) 5 : 7\\n(C) 5 : 8\\n(D) Data inadequate\\n(E) None of these Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, {...
[ { "value": "Some question: Three people took GMAT practice tests in which the minimum and maximum possible scores are 200 and 800, respectively. They each took a test 4 times, and no one scored below 610 or over 780. If the individual ranges of the three people's scores in those 4 practice tests were 50, 80 and...
[ { "value": "Student: Find the mean proportional between 25 & 36?\\nOptions:\\n(A) A) 59\\n(B) B) 30\\n(C) C) 63\\n(D) D) 65\\n(E) E) 67.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Formula = √a×b\\nA = 25 and B = 36\\n√25×36 = 5 × 6 = 30 Final answer: (B).", "from": "...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. What is theleast number should be added to 1056, so the sum of the number is completely divisible by 23?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1\\n(B) 2\\n(C) 3\\n(D) 4\\n(E) 5", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(1056 / 23) gives remainder 21\\n21 + 2 = 2...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. Resident of town X participated in a survey to determine the number of hours per week each resident spent watching television. The distribution of the results of the survey had a mean of 21 hours and std deviation of 7 hrs...
[ { "value": "Q: How much is 60% of 40 is greater than 4/5 of 30?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 8\\n(B) 3\\n(C) 7\\n(D) 0\\n(E) 1 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(60/100) * 40 – (4/5) * 30\\n24 - 24 = 0\nTherefore, the answer is (D).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. A 180 meter long train crosses a man standing on the platform in 9 sec. What is the speed of the train?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 72\\n(B) 108\\n(C) 1266\\n(D) 188\\n(E) 211", "from": "human" }, { "value": "S = 180/9 * ...
[ { "value": "In what time will a railway train 60 m long moving at the rate of 36 kmph pass a telegraph post on its way?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3\\n(B) 5\\n(C) 4\\n(D) 6\\n(E) 7 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "T = 60/36 * 18/5 = 6 sec\nThus, the answer is (D).", "from": "gpt" ...
[ { "value": "he population of a city is 130,000. If it increases at the rate of 6% per annum, then what will be its population 2 years hence?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 146069\\n(B) 146067\\n(C) 156068\\n(D) 146068\\n(E) 179718 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Popu...
[ { "value": "A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 9 seconds. Find the length of the train.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 150 m\\n(B) 155 m\\n(C) 180 m\\n(D) 190 m\\n(E) 205 m OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Answer: Option A\\nSpeed = 60*(5/18) m/...
[ { "value": "Student: A can do a job in 20 days and B can do it in 30 days. A and B working together will finish twice the amount of work in days?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 22 1/6\\n(B) 24\\n(C) 22 1/0\\n(D) 22 1/9\\n(E) 22 1/1.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1/20 + 1/...
[ { "value": "The average of four results is 222 and that of the first three is 219. The fourth result is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 231\\n(B) 201\\n(C) 85\\n(D) 192\\n(E) 215 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "4 * 222 – 3 * 219 = 231\nThus, the answer is (A...
[ { "value": "8 teams.each teams play twice with other teams.win =2poins. lose =0 points. no draw/match abandonment.top four go semis.if same points runrate considered. whats the minimum num of points with which a team may go to semis\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2\\n(B) 3\\n(C) 4\\n(D) 5\\n(E) 6 Stream of consciousness:", ...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. 4000 was divided into two parts such a way that when first part was invested at 3% and the second at 5%, the whole annual interest from both the investments is Rs.144, how much was put at 3%?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2800\\n(B) 25...
[ { "value": "K-numbers are positive integers with only 2's as their digits. For example, 2, 22, and 222 are K-numbers. The K-weight of a number n is the minimum number of K-numbers that must be added together to equal n. For example, the K-weight of 50 is 5, because 50 = 22 + 22 + 2 + 2 + 2. What is the K-weight...
[ { "value": "The price of a T.V. set worth Rs. 40000 is to be paid in 20 installments of Rs. 2500 each. If the rate of interest be 6% per annum, and the first installment be paid at the time of purchase, then the value of the last installment covering the interest as well will be?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 29997\\n(B) 28...
[ { "value": "3 friends A, B, C went for week end party to McDonald’s restaurant and there they measure there weights in some order In 7 rounds. A, B, C, AB, BC, AC, ABC. Final round measure is 175kg then find the average weight of all the 7 rounds?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 100 kgs\\n(B) 88.5 kgs\\n(C) 86.5 kgs\\n(D) 67....
[ { "value": "A no. when divided by the sum of 555 and 445 gives 2times their difference as quotient & 50 as remainder. Find the no. is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 220060\\n(B) 145778\\n(C) 220050\\n(D) 220800\\n(E) 220030 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(555 + 445) * 2 * 110 + 50 = 22...
[ { "value": "A man purchased 3 blankets @ Rs.100 each, 5 blankets @ Rs.150 each and two blankets at a certain rate which is now slipped off from his memory. But he remembers that the average price of the blankets was Rs.160. Find the unknown rate of two blankets?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 420\\n(B) 550\\n(C) 490\\n(D) 45...
[ { "value": "Question: In a class there are 60% of girls of which 25% poor. What is the probability that a poor girl is selected is leader?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 22\\n(B) 15\\n(C) 77\\n(D) 17\\n(E) 11 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Assume total students in the c...
[ { "value": "Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. which one does not belong to that group?\\nOptions:\\n(A) Tooth\\n(B) Chin\\n(C) Nose\\n(D) Eye\\n(E) Hand Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "All others have two vowels each So, the...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. How long does a train 110 m long traveling at 36 kmph takes to cross a bridge of 170 m in length?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 28\\n(B) 16.0\\n(C) 16.4\\n(D) 16.8\\n(E) 16.1", "from": "human" }, { "value": "D = 110 + 170 = 280 m\\nS = 36 * 5/18 = 1...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. Find the mean proportional between 81 & 100?\\nOptions:\\n(A) A) 59\\n(B) B) 61\\n(C) C) 63\\n(D) D) 65\\n(E) E) 90", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Formula = √a×b\\nA = 81 and B = 100\\n√81×100 = 9 × 10 = 90 So the final answer is (E)....
[ { "value": "A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 6 seconds. Find the length of the train.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 150 m\\n(B) 145 m\\n(C) 100 m\\n(D) 135 m\\n(E) 155 m Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed = 60*(5/18) m/sec = 50/3 m/sec\\nLength of Train (Dis...
[ { "value": "If 4 girls can color 48 m long cloth in 2 days, then 6 girls can color 36 m long cloth in\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1 1/5 days\\n(B) 1/5 day\\n(C) 1 day\\n(D) 2 days\\n(E) 3 days Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "The length of cloth painted by o...
[ { "value": "Question: A farm used two harvesting machines, H and K, to harvest 100 acres of wheat. Harvesting machine H, working alone at its constant rate, harvested 40 acres of wheat in 8 hours. Then harvesting machine K was brought in, and harvesting machines H and K, working together at their respective con...
[ { "value": "Some question: The price of a T.V. set worth Rs. 10000 is to be paid in 20 installments of Rs. 1000 each. If the rate of interest be 6% per annum, and the first installment be paid at the time of purchase, then the value of the last installment covering the interest as well will be?\\nOptions:\\n(A)...
[ { "value": "Which of the following is equal to the average (arithmetic mean) of (x+1)^2 and (x-1)^2?\\nOptions:\\n(A) x^2\\n(B) x^2+1\\n(C) x^2 +4\\n(D) x^2+2x\\n(E) x^2+4x Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Avg = [(x+1)^2 + (x-1)^2] / 2\\nExpanding and simplifying, (...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Find the wrong number below mentioned series\\n13,60,100,500,850\\nOptions:\\n(A) 13\\n(B) 60\\n(C) 100\\n(D) 500\\n(E) 850", "from": "human" }, { "value": "13 is the only prime number or odd number in the series.\nThe final answer:...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. How many numbers can be made with digits 0, 7, 8 which are greater than 0 and less than a million?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 496\\n(B) 486\\n(C) 1084\\n(D) 728\\n(E) 628", "from": "human" }, { "value": "The number of si...
[ { "value": "The simple interest on a sum of money is 4/9 of the principal and the number of years is equal to the rate percent. Find the rate and the time?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 6 2/3%\\n(B) 6 2/7%\\n(C) 6 2/2%\\n(D) 6 3/3%\\n(E) 6 5/3% Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "4...
[ { "value": "Ronald and Elan are working on an assignment. Ronald takes 6 hrs to type 32 pages on a computer, while Elan takes 5 hrs to type 40 pages. How much time will they take, working together on two different computers to type an assignment of 110 pages?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 8 hrs 85 min\\n(B) 8 hrs 18 min\\n(...
[ { "value": "Question: If 10 crates have 94 apples each and how many apples more is required in order to make 100 apples in each crate?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5\\n(B) 10\\n(C) 15\\n(D) 20\\n(E) 60 Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Each crate requires 6 apples and totally there are 10 crates...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. The speed of a boat in still water is 80kmph and the speed of the current is 20kmph. Find the speed downstream and upstream?\\nOptions:\\n(A) kmph\\n(B) kmph\\n(C) kmph\\n(D) kmph\\n(E) kmph", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed downst...
[ { "value": "Q: The H.C.F of two numbers is 23 and the other two factors of their L.C.M are 13 and 14. The larger of the two numbers is:\\nOptions:\\n(A) 276\\n(B) 299\\n(C) 322\\n(D) 345\\n(E) 355 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Clearly, the numbers...
[ { "value": "A train 250 m long running at 72 kmph crosses a platform in 40 sec. What is the length of the platform?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 450m\\n(B) 200m\\n(C) 250m\\n(D) 270m\\n(E) 300 m Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "D = 72 * 5/18 = 40 = 800 – 250 = 450m So, the an...
[ { "value": "Q: (4300731)-! = 2535618. Find value of !?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1213441\\n(B) 2354546\\n(C) 4354556\\n(D) 2435454\\n(E) 1765113 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Let 4300731 - ! = 2535618\\nThen !, = 4300731 - 2535618 = 1765113\nTherefore, the...
[ { "value": "Question: If C is the temperature in degrees Celsins and F is the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, then the relationship between temperatures on the two scales is expressed by the equation 9C=5(F-32). The temperature to boil water at sea level altitude and to boil on top of Mt. Everest differed by...
[ { "value": "Some question: Look at this series: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ... What number should come next?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 11\\n(B) 12\\n(C) 14\\n(D) 15\\n(E) 16\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "This is a simple addition series. Each number increases by 2. The answer: (B).", ...
[ { "value": "In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘PREPTY’ be arranged?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 220\\n(B) 250\\n(C) 276\\n(D) 320\\n(E) 360 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Number of ways = 61/21 6X5X4X3X2X1 - 360 So, the answer is (E).", "from": "gpt"...
[ { "value": "Question: Find the largest 6 digit number which is exactly divisible by 88?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 998765\\n(B) 998907\\n(C) 999944\\n(D) 999954\\n(E) 999990 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Largest 6 digit number is 999999\\nAfter doing 999999 ÷ 88 we...
[ { "value": "If Rs.7500 are borrowed at C.I at the rate of 4% per annum, then after 2 years the amount to be paid is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3377\\n(B) 2688\\n(C) 2688\\n(D) 8112\\n(E) 1268 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "A = 7500(26/25)2 = 8112\nThus, ...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. A train 360 m long is running at a speed of 45 km/hr. In what time will it pass a bridge 390 m long?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 40 sec\\n(B) 60 sec\\n(C) 45 sec\\n(D) 48 sec\\n(E) 50 sec", "from": "human" }, { "value": "...
[ { "value": "he population of a city is 140,000. If it increases at the rate of 6% per annum, then what will be its population 2 years hence?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1797787\\n(B) 1597723\\n(C) 159776\\n(D) 159728\\n(E) 157304 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Popu...
[ { "value": "Some question: The average marks of a Suresh in 10 papers are 80. If the highest and the lowest scores are not considered, the average is 81. If his highest score is 92, find the lowest?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 55\\n(B) 60\\n(C) 62\\n(D) 52\\n(E) Cannot be determined\nSome stream of consciousness:", "f...
[ { "value": "If a company allocates 15 percent of its budget to advertising, 10 percent to capital improvements, and 60 percent to salaries, what fraction of its budget remains for other allocations?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 4/5\\n(B) 3/5\\n(C) 3/20\\n(D) 1/5\\n(E) 1/10 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", ...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. A no. when divided by the sum of 555 and 445 gives 2times their difference as quotient & 20 as remainder. Find the no. is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 122456\\n(B) 220020\\n(C) 220022\\n(D) 235467\\n(E) 220026", "from": "human" }, { "value": "...
[ { "value": "If x is an odd integer, which of the following is an odd integer?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2x\\n(B) 3x-1\\n(C) 5x+6\\n(D) x+x^2\\n(E) 6x-6 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Plug in an odd integer; in this case 3\\n(2*3) = 6 Even\\n(3*3)-1 = 8 Even\\n(5...
[ { "value": "The average of first six prime numbers greater than 65 is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 55\\n(B) 77\\n(C) 56\\n(D) 67\\n(E) 98 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "67 + 71 + 73 + 79 + 83 + 89 = 462/6 = 77\nSo, the answer is (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Q: A man rows his boat 105 km downstream and 45 km upstream, taking 2 1/2 hours each time. Find the speed of the stream?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5 kmph\\n(B) 7 kmph\\n(C) 12 kmph\\n(D) 8 kmph\\n(E) 1 kmph Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed d...
[ { "value": "There are 10 fictions and 6 non-fictions. How many cases are there such that 2 fictions and 2 non-fictions are selected from them?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 90\\n(B) 120\\n(C) 675\\n(D) 180\\n(E) 200 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Number of ways of ...
[ { "value": "Question: 3 workers transfer a tool weighing 120kg in 12 seconds. How many men are required to transfer it in 9 seconds?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 4\\n(B) 5\\n(C) 6\\n(D) 7\\n(E) 8 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "We have, M1D1H1 = M2D2H2\\n3*120*12 = M2*...
[ { "value": "An seller earns an income of Re 3 on the first day of his business. On every subsequent day, he earns an income which is just thrice of that made on the previous day. On the 15th day of business, he earns an income of:\\nOptions:\\n(A) 19\\n(B) 22\\n(C) 25\\n(D) 20\\n(E) 36 Think first, then make a ...
[ { "value": "From a Group of 9 People, Including George and Nina, 4 people are to be selected at random to work on a certain project. What is the probability that 4 people selected will include George but not Nina\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5/56\\n(B) 9/56\\n(C) 15/56\\n(D) 35/120\\n(E) 25/56 Stream of consciousness first...
[ { "value": "If 1/2 of the air in a tank is removed with each stroke of a vacuum pump, what fraction of the original amount of air has been removed after 2 strokes ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3/4\\n(B) 7/8\\n(C) 1/4\\n(D) 1/8\\n(E) 1/16 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Left After 1st ...
[ { "value": "Q: If Ram rides his cycle in the speed of 18 km/hr from his office, in what time will he reach his house which is 900 m long from his office?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2\\n(B) 4\\n(C) 5\\n(D) 7\\n(E) 3 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed = 18 *...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. Sum Sam and Product Pete are in class when their teacher gives Sam the Sum of two numbers and Pete the product of the same two numbers (these numbers are greater than or equal to 2). They must figure out the two numbers.\\nSam: I don't know what th...
[ { "value": "Question: During a particular baseball game, the probability of a team's pitcher throwing a strike on each throw is 2/5. What is the least number of times that the pitcher should pitch the ball that will increase the probability of getting a strike at least once to more than 50%.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3\...
[ { "value": "Question: A bullet train 140 m long is running at 60 kmph. In how much time will it pass a platform 410 m long?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 33 Seconds\\n(B) 22 Seconds\\n(C) 41 Seconds\\n(D) 24 Seconds\\n(E) 29 Seconds Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Distance travelled = 140 + 410...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. An businessman earns an income of Re 2 on the first day of his business. On every subsequent day, he earns an income which is just double of that made on the previous day. On the 20th day of business, he earns an income of:\\nOptions:\\n(A) 21\...
[ { "value": "For a particular American football game, the probability of a team's quarterback throwing a completed pass on each throw is 3/10. What is the least number of times that the quarterback should throw the ball that will increase the probability of getting a completed pass at least once to more than 50%...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. How much more would Rs.10000 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?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 241\\n(B) 725\\n(C) 992\\n(D) 837\\n(E) 923", ...
[ { "value": "There are 20 balls in a box: 11 balls are green, 6 are blue and 3 are white. Then 1 green and 1 blue balls are taken from the box and put away. What is the probability that a green ball is selected at random from the box?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1/13\\n(B) 10/18\\n(C) 3/13\\n(D) 5/13\\n(E) 6/13 Now, let's ...
[ { "value": "Question: Suppose you have three identical prisms with congruent equilateral triangles as the end-polygons. Suppose you attach them by the rectangular faces so they are perfectly aligned. There will be some large faces created by two or more co-planar faces of the individual prisms: count each such ...
[ { "value": "The average of five results is 46 and that of the first four is 45. The fifth result is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 29\\n(B) 27\\n(C) 29\\n(D) 50\\n(E) 81 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "5 * 46 – 4 * 45 = 50\nSo, the answer is (D).", "from": "gpt" ...
[ { "value": "Question: Jade has 4 flavors of ice cream in his parlor. How many options are there for James to pick a one-flavor, two-flavor, three-flavor or four-flavor order?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 15\\n(B) 13\\n(C) 14\\n(D) 17\\n(E) 18 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "val...
[ { "value": "Some question: Find the average of the series : 312, 162, 132, 147 and 122?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 170\\n(B) 175\\n(C) 180\\n(D) 185\\n(E) 195\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Average = (312 + 162 + 132 + 147+ 122)/5 = 875/5 = 175 The answer: (B).", "from": "...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. What percent is 70 of 280?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12 %\\n(B) 25 %\\n(C) 26 %\\n(D) 27 %\\n(E) 28 %", "from": "human" }, { "value": "70/280 = 1/4\\n1/4 × 100 = 25 % So the final answer is (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. A train 250 m long running at 72 kmph crosses a platform in 15 sec. What is the length of the platform?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 50m\\n(B) 200m\\n(C) 250m\\n(D) 270m\\n(E) 300 m", "from": "human" }, { "value": "D = 72 * 5/18 = 15 = 300 – 250 ...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. A man rows his boat 90 km downstream and 45 km upstream, taking 2 1/2 hours each time. Find the speed of the stream?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5 kmph\\n(B) 7 kmph\\n(C) 9 kmph\\n(D) 8 kmph\\n(E) 1 kmph", "from": "human" }, ...
[ { "value": "Some question: A 120 meter long train crosses a man standing on the platform in 6 sec. What is the speed of the train?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 229\\n(B) 108\\n(C) 278\\n(D) 72\\n(E) 112\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "S = 120/6 * 18/5 = 72 kmph The answer: (D).",...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. Sixteen telegenic contestants with a variety of personality disorders are to be divided into two “tribes” of three members each, tribe A and tribe B, for a competition. How many distinct groupings of two tribes are possibl...
[ { "value": "Some question: Jack has two dice, one has six equally probable sides, labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and the other has seven equally probable sides, labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. If Jack rolls both dice what is the probability that both of the number's sum will be 13?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3/14\\n(B) 2/7\\n(C)...
[ { "value": "There are 6 fictions and 6 non-fictions. How many cases are there such that 2 fictions and 2 non-fictions are selected from them?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 90\\n(B) 120\\n(C) 225\\n(D) 180\\n(E) 200 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Number of ways of selecting 2 fiction bo...
[ { "value": "The average age of 8 men increases by 2 years when two women are included in place of two men of ages 20 and 24 years. Find the average age of the women?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 29\\n(B) 78\\n(C) 30\\n(D) 28\\n(E) 12 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "v...
[ { "value": "At a meeting of the 8 Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Chief of Naval Operations does not want to sit next to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. How many ways can the 8 Chiefs of Staff be seated around a circular table?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 120\\n(B) 480\\n(C) 960\\n(D) 2520\\n(E) 5080 Let's think first....
[ { "value": "If 12 men can reap 120 acres of land in 36 days, how many acres of land can 54 men reap in 54 days?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 277\\n(B) 810\\n(C) 888\\n(D) 166\\n(E) 199 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "12 men 120 acres 36 days\\n54 men ? 54 days\\n120 ...
[ { "value": "Q: Rs.1300 is divided into three parts A, B and C. How much A is more than C if their ratio is 1/2:1/3:1/4?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 387\\n(B) 736\\n(C) 300\\n(D) 345\\n(E) 635 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1/2:1/3:1/4 = 6:4:3\\n3/13*1300 = 30...
[ { "value": "A no.when divided by 225 gives a remainder 43, what remainder will beobtained by dividingthe same no.17?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2\\n(B) 7\\n(C) 9\\n(D) 11\\n(E) 13 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "225 + 43 = 268/17 = 13 (Remainder) So th...
[ { "value": "Student: The average of first 10 odd numbers is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 11\\n(B) 10\\n(C) 99\\n(D) 77\\n(E) 65.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Sum of 10 odd no. = 100\\nAverage = 100/10 = 10 Final answer: (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "A class consists of 100 students, 25 of them are girls and 75 boys; 20 of them are rich and remaining poor; 40 of them are fair complexioned. The probability of selecting a fair complexioned rich girl is\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1/50\\n(B) 1/59\\n(C) 1/56\\n(D) 1/54\\n(E) 1/53 Stream of consciousness:", ...
[ { "value": "Question: A train 250 m long running at 72 kmph crosses a platform in 25 sec. What is the length of the platform?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 150m\\n(B) 200m\\n(C) 250m\\n(D) 270m\\n(E) 300 m Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "D = 72 * 5/18 = 25 = 500 – 250 = 250m The final answer: (...
[ { "value": "a piece of ribbon 4 yard long is used to make bows requiring 15 inches of ribbon for each.What is the maximum number of bows that can be made.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 9\\n(B) 8\\n(C) 7\\n(D) 6\\n(E) 5 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1 yard = 36 Inch\...
[ { "value": "Find the odd man out 3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3\\n(B) 5\\n(C) 7\\n(D) 12\\n(E) 13 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "12 is an even number while the others are od\nSo, the answer is (D).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Some question: In case O is the only individual sewing on committee B, which among the following shouldserve on committee A?\\nOptions:\\n(A) V and U\\n(B) V and T\\n(C) U and S\\n(D) P and Q\\n(E) T and U\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "P and Q should ser...