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[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. A train 310 m long is running at a speed of 45 km/hr. In what time will it pass a bridge 140 m long?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 40 sec\\n(B) 50 sec\\n(C) 44 sec\\n(D) 36 sec\\n(E) 60 sec", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed = 45 * 5/18 = 25...
[ { "value": "Question: How much is 25% of 40 is greater than 4/5 of 25?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10\\n(B) 776\\n(C) 66\\n(D) 12\\n(E) 99 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(25/100) * 40 – (4/5) * 25\\n10 - 20 = 10 The final answer: (A).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "In each series, look for the degree and direction of change between the numbers. In other words, do the numbers increase or decrease, and by how much?\\nLook at this series: 88, 3, 80, 12, __, 21 ... What number is missing?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 72\\n(B) 78\\n(C) 68\\n(D) 30\\n(E) 70 Stream of consciousn...
[ { "value": "Some question: A and B are integers. The expression (A+1)(B+1) is even. What can be said about A and B?\\nOptions:\\n(A) They are both even numbers.\\n(B) At least one of them is even\\n(C) At least one of them is odd.\\n(D) They are both odd.\\n(E) Nothing can be said surly on A and B\nSome stream ...
[ { "value": "Question: Find 95 ×× 97\\nOptions:\\n(A) 92/198\\n(B) 92/12\\n(C) 92/13\\n(D) 92/10\\n(E) 92/15 Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Here both numbers are less than 100. So they are deficient of - 5 and - 3 compared with 100. So The final answer: (E).", "from": "gpt" }...
[ { "value": "The inverse ratio of 3: 2: 1 is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2:3:7\\n(B) 2:3:9\\n(C) 2:3:2\\n(D) 2:3:6\\n(E) 2:3:1 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1/3: 1/2: 1/1 = 2:3:6 So the answer is (D).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. A train 210 meters long is running with a speed of 54 kmph. The time taken by it to cross a tunnel 120 meters long is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 29\\n(B) 22\\n(C) 48\\n(D) 99\\n(E) 11", "from": "human" }, { "value": "D = 210 + 120 = 330\\nS ...
[ { "value": "The average of first 16 even numbers is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10\\n(B) 11\\n(C) 17\\n(D) 13\\n(E) 14 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Sum of 16 even numbers = 16 * 17 = 272\\nAverage = 272/16 = 17\nThus, the answer is (C).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Find the odd man out\\n253, 136, 352, 326, 631, 244\\nOptions:\\n(A) 326\\n(B) 136\\n(C) 352\\n(D) 631\\n(E) 531 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "The sum all three digits comes to 10 except 326\nThe final answer: (A).", "from": "gpt" } ...
[ { "value": "How much 45% of 60 is greater than 35% of 40?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 18\\n(B) 13\\n(C) 15\\n(D) 17\\n(E) 71 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(45/100) * 60 – (35/100) * 40\\n27 - 14 = 13\nThus, the answer is (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "John makes $40 a week from his job. He earns a raise and now makes $70 a week. What is the % increase?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 16%\\n(B) 16.66%\\n(C) 18%\\n(D) 21%\\n(E) 75% Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Increase = (30/40)*100 = 75%.\nSo, the answe...
[ { "value": "In wardrobe Karan has 3 trousers. One of them is grey the 2nd blue and the 3rd brown. In his wardrobe he also has 4 shirts. One of them is grey and the other 3are white. He opens his wardrobein the dark and pick out one shirttrouser pair without examination the color. What is the likelihood that nei...
[ { "value": "Question: In Sam's hanger there are 23 boxes, 18 out of the boxes are filled with toys and the rest are filled with electrical appliances. 8 boxes are for sale, 5 of them are filled with toys. How many boxes with electrical appliances are in Sam's hanger that is not for sale?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1.\\n(...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Rs.500 amounts to Rs.620 in 2 years at simple interest. If the interest is increased by 2%, it would amount to how much?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 120\\n(B) 25\\n(C) 614\\n(D) 530\\n(E) 210", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(500*3*2)/100 = 30...
[ { "value": "Pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 8 and 24 minutes respectively. They are opened an alternate minutes. Find how many minutes, the cistern shall be full?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10\\n(B) 26\\n(C) 12\\n(D) 24\\n(E) 48 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { ...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. A man rows his boat 80 km downstream and 45 km upstream, taking 2 1/2 hours each time. Find the speed of the stream?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1 kmph\\n(B) 6 kmph\\n(C) 5 kmph\\n(D) 8 kmph\\n(E) 7 kmph", "from": "human" }, ...
[ { "value": "What is the are of an equilateral triangle of side 18 cm?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 66√3 cm2\\n(B) 74√3 cm2\\n(C) 81√3 cm2\\n(D) 64√5 cm2\\n(E) 14√3 cm2 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Area of an equilateral triangle = √3/4 S2\\nIf S = 18, Area of tr...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. A person travels at a speed of 10 mph from one city to another. However while returning as there was not much traffic. He came with a speed of 15mph. what is his average speed?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10Kmph\\n(B) 11Kmph\\n(C) 12...
[ { "value": "What will be the remainder when 17^200 is divided by 18\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1\\n(B) 2\\n(C) 3\\n(D) 4\\n(E) 5 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "17^200 % 18\\n(17-18)^200 % 18\\n(-1)^200 % 18\\n1 % 18 = 1 So the answer is (A).", "fr...
[ { "value": "Student: Find the number which when added to itself 13 times, gives 112.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 7\\n(B) 8\\n(C) 9\\n(D) 10\\n(E) 11.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Let the number be x. Then, x + 13x = 112 14x = 112 x = 8. Final answer: (B).", "from"...
[ { "value": "Rectangular tile each of size 25cm by 65cm must be laid horizontally on a rectangular floor of size 150cm by 390cm,such that the tiles do not overlap and they are placed with edges jutting against each other on all edges. A tile can be placed in any orientation so long as its edges are parallel to t...
[ { "value": "John makes $50 a week from his job. He earns a raise and now makes $60 a week. What is the % increase?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 16%\\n(B) 16.66%\\n(C) 17.9%\\n(D) 18.12%\\n(E) 20% Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Increase = (10/50)*100 = (1/5)*100 = 20...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. List K consists of 14 consecutive integers. If -4 is the least integer in list K, what is the range of the positive integers in list K?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5\\n(B) 6\\n(C) 7\\n(D) 8\\n(E) 12", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Answer = D ...
[ { "value": "Some question: If the personal income tax rate is lowered from 45% to 30%, what is the differential savings for a tax payer having an annual income before tax to the tune of $48000?\\nOptions:\\n(A) $3500\\n(B) $5000\\n(C) $3150\\n(D) $7200\\n(E) $10000\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "...
[ { "value": "If n is an integer, then the least possible value of |33 - 5n| is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 0\\n(B) 1\\n(C) 2\\n(D) 3\\n(E) 4 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "|33 - 5n| represents the distance between 33 and 5n on the number line. Now, the distance wi...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. If a man can cover 24 metres in one second, how many kilometres can he cover in 3 hours 45 minutes?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 118 km\\n(B) 162 km\\n(C) 324 km\\n(D) 1887 km\\n(E) 177 km", "from": "human" }, { "value": "24 m/s = 24 * 18/5 kmph\\n...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. The floor of a rectangular room is 15 m long and 12 m wide. The room is surrounded by a verandah of width 2 m on all its sides. The area of the verandah is :\\nOptions:\\n(A) 124 m2\\n(B) 120 m2\\n(C) 108 m2\\n(D) 58 m2\\n(E) None of these", ...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. A small company employs 3 men and 5 women. If a team of 3 employees is to be randomly selected to organize the company retreat, what is the probability that the team will have exactly 2 women?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1/14\\n(B) 1/7\\n(C) 2/7\\n(D) ...
[ { "value": "Question: 10 men and 15 women together can complete a work in 5 days. It takes 100 days for one man alone to complete the same work. How many days will be required for one woman alone to complete the same work?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 127 days\\n(B) 150 days\\n(C) 177 days\\n(D) 187 days\\n(E) 225 days Ran...
[ { "value": "Find the simple interest on Rs.450 for 8 months at 5 paisa per month?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 277\\n(B) 270\\n(C) 180\\n(D) 266\\n(E) 121 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "I = (450*8*5)/100 = 180\nThe final answer: (C).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Some question: In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘EVER’ be arranged?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12\\n(B) 280\\n(C) 300\\n(D) 310\\n(E) 360\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Number of ways = 4!/2! = 4X3X2X1/2X1 = 12 The answer: (A).", "from...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. What is the probability of rolling a nine with two, fair, six-sided dice?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1/6\\n(B) 1/9\\n(C) 2/13\\n(D) 1/12\\n(E) 5/36", "from": "human" }, { "value": "There are 4 ways to roll a nine: 3 and 6, 6 and 3, 4 and 5, 5 and...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. If the average (arithmetic mean) of the four numbers K, 2K + 3, 3K – 5 and 5K + 1 is 118, what is the value of K?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 11\\n(B) 15 3/4\\n(C) 22\\n(D) 118\\n(E) 25 3/10", "from": "human" }, { "value": "K + 2K +3 + 3K - 5...
[ { "value": "A train 100 meters long completely crosses a 300 meters long bridge in 45 seconds. What is the speed of the train is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 25 kmph\\n(B) 32 kmph\\n(C) 40 kmph\\n(D) 38 kmph\\n(E) 92 kmph Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "S =...
[ { "value": "One copy machine can make 30 copies a minute, and a second copy machine makes 15 copies a minute. If the two copiers work together, how long would it take them to make 900 copies?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 15 minutes\\n(B) 20 minutes\\n(C) 25 minutes\\n(D) 30 minutes\\n(E) 35 minutes Stream of consciousness ...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. A light has a rating of 80 watts, it is replaced with a new light that has 25% higher wattage. How many watts does the new light have?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 105\\n(B) 95\\n(C) 80\\n(D) 60\\n(E) 100", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Final numb...
[ { "value": "85% of the population of a city is 85000. The total population of the city is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 95000\\n(B) 97500\\n(C) 100000\\n(D) 105000\\n(E) 102500 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "X * (85/100) = 85000\\nX = 1000 * 100\\nX = 100000 The an...
[ { "value": "Q: A train 210 m long, running with a speed of 63 km/hr will pass a tree in?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 18 sec\\n(B) 16 sec\\n(C) 76 sec\\n(D) 12 sec\\n(E) 17 sec Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed = 63 * 5/18 = 35/2 m/sec\\nTime taken = 210 * ...
[ { "value": "Question: Which one of the following is not a prime number?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2\\n(B) 3\\n(C) 5\\n(D) 9\\n(E) 7 Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "9 is divisible by 3. So, it is not a prime number. The final answer: (D).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘PREPTY’ be arranged?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 250\\n(B) 280\\n(C) 300\\n(D) 310\\n(E) 360 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Number of ways = 61/21 6X5X4X3X2X1 - 360\nThe final answer: (E).", ...
[ { "value": "10 men and 15 women together can complete a work in 6 days. It takes 100 days for one man alone to complete the same work. How many days will be required for one woman alone to complete the same work?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2267\\n(B) 287\\n(C) 268\\n(D) 228\\n(E) 225 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", ...
[ { "value": "Student: Which of the following numbers is divisible by each one of 3, 7, 9 and 11 ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2079\\n(B) 456\\n(C) 974\\n(D) 562\\n(E) 300.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "639 is not divisible by 7\\n2079 is divisible by each of 3, 7, 9, 11...
[ { "value": "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?\\nOpti...
[ { "value": "Some question: Two persons A and B can complete a piece of work in 30 days and 60 days respectively. If they work together, what part of the work will be completed in 10 days?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1/8\\n(B) 1/3\\n(C) 1/6\\n(D) 1/2\\n(E) 5/3\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { ...
[ { "value": "The length of a rectangle is increased by 45% and its breadth is decreased by 20%. What is the effect on its area?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1288\\n(B) 1299\\n(C) 1000\\n(D) 10000\\n(E) 11600 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "100 * 100 = 10000\\n145 * 80 = 11600 S...
[ { "value": "What is the least number should be added to 1056, so the sum of the number is completely divisible by 26?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10\\n(B) 20\\n(C) 30\\n(D) 40\\n(E) 50 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(1056 / 26) gives remainder 16\\n10 + 16 = 26, ...
[ { "value": "The average of first 12 even numbers is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10\\n(B) 11\\n(C) 12\\n(D) 13\\n(E) 14 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Sum of 12 even numbers = 12 * 13 = 156\\nAverage = 156/13 = 13\nSo, the answer is (D).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "A corporation triples its annual bonus to 50 of its employees. What T percent of the employees’ new bonus is the increase?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 50%\\n(B) 662⁄3%\\n(C) 100%\\n(D) 200%\\n(E) 300% OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "T of the employees’ ...
[ { "value": "Question: If 10 crates have 99 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) 0 Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Each crate requires 1 apples and totally there are 10 crates ...
[ { "value": "You have found a mutant algae that doubles in size every hour. It takes 18 hours for one algae plant to take up half of a certain lake.\\nHow long would it take for two of these plants to take up half of the same lake?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 7\\n(B) 17\\n(C) 27\\n(D) 37\\n(E) 47 Hmmm, my stream of conscio...
[ { "value": "Question: A man rows his boat 65 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) 4 kmph\\n(C) 9 kmph\\n(D) 8 kmph\\n(E) 1 kmph Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed downstream = d/t = 65/(2 1/2)...
[ { "value": "Q: Which of the options is a two-digit number, which has a unit's digit that exceeds its ten's digit by 4 and the product of the given number and the sum of its digits is equal to 208.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 15\\n(B) 37\\n(C) 55\\n(D) 26\\n(E) 73 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "fr...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. If 10 crates have 95 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) 50\\n(E) 0", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Each crate requires 5 apples and tot...
[ { "value": "Some question: Find the least number must be subtracted from 568219 so that remaining no.is divisible by 5?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 0\\n(B) 1\\n(C) 2\\n(D) 3\\n(E) 4\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "On dividing 568219 by 5 we get the remainder 4, so 4 should be su...
[ { "value": "Question: If f(x) = x^3/(x^5 - 1), what is f(1/x) in terms of f(x)?\\nOptions:\\n(A) -f(x) \\n(B) 1/f(x) \\n(C) 2/f(x) \\n(D) 3/f(x) \\n(E) f(x) Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "If x = 2 then f(x) = 8/31 and f(1/x) = -8/31 which is equal to -f(x...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. 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) 2178\\n(B) 1087\\n(C) 2800\\n(D) 26...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. The average of 13 numbers is 60. Average of the first 7 of them is 54 and that of the last 7 is 61. Find the 8th number?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 25\\n(B) 83\\n(C) 45\\n(D) 53\\n(E) 64", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Sum of all the 13 numb...
[ { "value": "Student: The number N is 5,3H7, where H represents the ten's digit. If N is divisible by 9, what is the value of H?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 4\\n(B) 3\\n(C) 5\\n(D) 8\\n(E) 2.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "If the number is divisible by 9, it must also be...
[ { "value": "The average age of a class of 22 students is 10 yrs. if the teacher's age is also included, the average increases by one year. Find the age of the teacher\\nOptions:\\n(A) 30 Years\\n(B) 31 Years\\n(C) 33 Years\\n(D) 34 Years\\n(E) 49 Years OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": ...
[ { "value": "Some 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). In a weekly range of temperature recorded at a certain weather station differed by 25 degree...
[ { "value": "Student: A train of 24 carriages, each of 60 meters length, when an engine also of 60 meters length is running at a speed of 60 kmph. In what time will the train cross a bridge 1.5 km long?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5 mins\\n(B) 3 mins\\n(C) 7 mins\\n(D) 9 mins\\n(E) 2 mins.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...
[ { "value": "Alice, Benjamin, and Carol each try independently to win a carnival game. If their individual probabilities for success are 1/5, 1/8, and 2/7, respectively, what is the probability that exactly two of the three players will win but one will lose?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3/140\\n(B) 1/280\\n(C) 27/280\\n(D)...
[ { "value": "In a school of 400 boys, 44% of Muslims, 28% Hindus, 10% Sikhs and the remaining of other communities. How many belonged to the other communities?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 41\\n(B) 63\\n(C) 72\\n(D) 63\\n(E) 50 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "44 + 28 + 10 = 82%...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. In a certain lottery drawing, two balls are selected at random from a container with 10 balls, numbered from 1 to 10, inclusive. If the winner of the lottery is awarded a cash prize in the amount of $1,000 times the product of the numbers on the tw...
[ { "value": "From the set of numbers x, y, t, z, p, q and w, how many different combinations can we have without the t and w in them? Ex:. (x,y), (x), (p,q,z,y,x), etc and (x,y)=(y,x)\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10\\n(B) 14\\n(C) 15\\n(D) 16\\n(E) 30 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, ...
[ { "value": "Of the 50 electronics components that a factory must\\nmanufacture, 70 percent would be most e¢ ciently manufactured\\nby Machine A and the remaining 30 percent would be most\\ne¢ ciently manufactured by Machine B, though either machine\\ncould manufacture any of the 50 components. If 36 percent of\...
[ { "value": "The purchase price of an article is $48. In order to include 25% of cost for overhead and to provide $12 of net profit, the markup should be\\nOptions:\\n(A) 50%\\n(B) 25%\\n(C) 35%\\n(D) 40%\\n(E) 45% Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Cost price of artic...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. The average of first 10 even numbers is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 17\\n(B) 199\\n(C) 16\\n(D) 11\\n(E) 123", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Sum of 10 even numbers = 10 * 11 = 110\\nAverage = 110/10 = 11\nThe answer: (D...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. A can do a piece of work in 4 hours; B and C together can do it in 3 hours, which A and B together can do it in 2 hours. How long will C alone take to do it?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12hours\\n(B) 10hours\\n(C) 6hours\\n(D) 8hours\\n(E) 4hours", "f...
[ { "value": "Approximately what percent of the employees with 5 or more years of employment are NOT taking either workshop?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 86%\\n(B) 64%\\n(C) 50%\\n(D) 14%\\n(E) 7% Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Total = n(A) + n(B) - Both + None\\nNone = Total - n(A) - n...
[ { "value": "How many positive integers less than 70 have a reminder 01 when divided by 3?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 13\\n(B) 24\\n(C) 35\\n(D) 16\\n(E) 17 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1 also gives the remainder of 1 when divided by 3. So, there are tot...
[ { "value": "A 600 meter long train crosses a signal post in 30 seconds. How long will it take to cross a 3 kilometer long bridge, at the same speed?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 4 min\\n(B) 2 min\\n(C) 8 min\\n(D) 3 min\\n(E) 5 min Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "val...
[ { "value": "Question: In how many ways can you seat 4 people on a bench if one of them, Rohit, does not want to sit on the middle seat or at either end?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 720\\n(B) 1720\\n(C) 2880\\n(D) 6\\n(E) 10080 Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Since Rohit does not want to sit o...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. Three men rent a pasture for Rs. 660. The first used it for 50 sheep for 4 months, the 2nd for 40 sheep for 3 months and the 3rd for 46 sheep for 5 months. How much should the first pay ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) Rs. 220\\n(B) Rs. 235\\n(C) Rs. 240\\n(D) R...
[ { "value": "How many seconds will a train 120 meters long take to cross a bridge 150 meters long if the speed of the train is 36 kmph?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 27 sec\\n(B) 23 sec\\n(C) 24 sec\\n(D) 25 sec\\n(E) 26 sec Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "D = 120 + 150 = 270\\n...
[ { "value": "Question: When N is divided by 10 the remainder is 1 and when N is divided by 3 the remainder is 2. What is the remainder G when N is divided by 30?\\nOptions:\\n(A) (a) 4\\n(B) (b) 7\\n(C) (c) 11\\n(D) (d) 13\\n(E) (e) 17 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, {...
[ { "value": "Question: The number N is 7,6H4, where H represents the ten's digit. If N is divisible by 9, what is the value of H?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1\\n(B) 3\\n(C) 5\\n(D) 7\\n(E) 9 Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Integer is divisible by 9 - Sum of digits is divisible by 9 The final ...
[ { "value": "A train traveling at 72 kmph crosses a platform in 30 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 16 seconds. What is the length of the platform in meters?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 240 meters\\n(B) 360 meters\\n(C) 280 meters\\n(D) 600 meters\\n(E) Cannot be determined Stream of consciousness first, then ...
[ { "value": "Question: One copy machine can make 25 copies a minute, and a second copy machine makes 35 copies a minute. If the two copiers work together, how long would it take them to make 4,800 copies?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 30 minutes\\n(B) 40 minutes\\n(C) 60 minutes\\n(D) 70 minutes\\n(E) 80 minutes Random thoug...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. In one hour, a boat goes 11 km/hr along the stream and 5 km/hr against the stream. The speed of the boat in still water (in km/hr) is:\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3 km/hr\\n(B) 2 km/hr\\n(C) 4 km/hr\\n(D) 6 km/hr\\n(E) 8 km/hr", "from": "human" }, { ...
[ { "value": "Some question: In what time will Rs.4000 lent at 3% per annum on simple interest earn as much interest as Rs.5000 will earn in 5 years at 4% per annum on simple interest?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5 years\\n(B) 6 years\\n(C) 7 years\\n(D) 9 years\\n(E) 15 years\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "h...
[ { "value": "Question: The average of five numbers is 18. The average of first two numbers is 14 and the average of last two numbers is 19. What is the middle number?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 24\\n(B) 27\\n(C) 29\\n(D) 32\\n(E) 34 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "The...
[ { "value": "The number N is 5,1H4, where H represents the ten's digit. If N is divisible by 9, what is the value of H?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1\\n(B) 3\\n(C) 8\\n(D) 7\\n(E) 9 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Integer is divisible by 9 - Sum of digits is divisible by 9\nThus, the a...
[ { "value": "People standing in a straight line are wearing alternating colored shirts. The pattern of shirts begins with red, followed by green, blue, and yellow. This pattern continues (red, green, blue, and yellow) until it ends with a green shirt. If there are more than 4 people in line, which of the followi...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. The average age of applicants for a new job is 20, with a standard deviation of 8. The hiring manager is only willing to accept applicants whose age is within one standard deviation of the average age. Assuming that all ap...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. The edges of cuboid are 4 cm; 5 cm and 6 cm. Find its surface area?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 228\\n(B) 148\\n(C) 992\\n(D) 772\\n(E) 222", "from": "human" }, { "value": "2(4*5 + 5*6 + 4*6) = 148\nThe final answer: (B).", "from": "gpt" ...
[ { "value": "Question: Let us say that a table tennis tournament was going on with knock out terms which means the one who loses the match is out of the tournament. 86 players took part in that tournament. How many matches were played?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 90 matches\\n(B) 95 matches\\n(C) 99 matches\\n(D) 85 matche...
[ { "value": "Question: If 10 crates have 98 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) 0 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Each crate requires 2 apples and tot...
[ { "value": "The length of a rectangle is increased by 25% and its breadth is decreased by 20%. What is the effect on its area?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1288\\n(B) 1299\\n(C) 1000\\n(D) 10000\\n(E) 2887 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "100 * 100 = 10000\\n125 * 80 ...
[ { "value": "In a school of 850 boys, 44% of Muslims, 28% Hindus, 10% Sikhs and the remaining of other communities. How many belonged to the other communities?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 120\\n(B) 125\\n(C) 153\\n(D) 200\\n(E) 250 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "44 ...
[ { "value": "Question: In a race with 30 runners where 6 trophies will be given to the top 6 runners (the trophies are distinct: first place, second place, etc), how many ways can this be done?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 6^6 ways\\n(B) 8^9 ways\\n(C) 7^8 ways\\n(D) 8^7 ways\\n(E) 8^6 ways Random thoughts:", "from": "h...
[ { "value": "If 85 percent of the test takers taking an old paper and pencil GMAT exam answered the first question on a given math section correctly, and 65 percent of the test takers answered the second question correctly, and 5 percent of the test takers answered neither question correctly, what percent answer...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. Calculate the largest 5 digit number which is exactly divisible by 77?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 99111\\n(B) 99946\\n(C) 99869\\n(D) 99792\\n(E) 99654", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Largest 4 digit number is 99999\\nAfter doing 99999 ÷ 77 we g...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. A, B, C and D enter into partnership. A subscribes 1/3 of the capital B 1/4, C 1/5 and D the rest. How much share did A get in a profit of Rs.2460?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 750\\n(B) 888\\n(C) 261\\n(D) 787\\n(E) 17`", "from": "human" }, { "val...
[ { "value": "Look at this series: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ... What number should come next?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12\\n(B) 15\\n(C) 14\\n(D) 18\\n(E) 17 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "In this series, each number is repeated, then 13 is subtracted ...
[ { "value": "Some question: An archer is shooting arrows from various distances. She shoots at a target from 60 yards, 70 yards, and 80 yards. The probability that she hits within the bullseye from 60 yards is 2/3, the probability that she hits within the bullseye from 70 yards is 3/5, and the probability that s...
[ { "value": "In an office, 20 percent of the workers have at least 5 years of service, and a total of 16 workers have at least 10 years of service. If 90 percent of the workers have fewer than 10 years of service, how many of the workers have at least 5 but fewer than 10 years of service?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 32\\n...
[ { "value": "Student: 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) 10 sec\\n(B) 8 sec\\n(C) 5 sec\\n(D) 6 sec\\n(E) 11 sec.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "T = 60/36 * 18/5 = 6 sec ...
[ { "value": "In what time will a railway train 40 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) 9\\n(D) 4\\n(E) 7 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "T = 40/36 * 18/5 = 4 sec\nThus, the answer is (D).", "from": "gpt" ...
[ { "value": "Question: 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) 267\\n(B) 766\\n(C) 810\\n(D) 868\\n(E) 812 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "12 men 120 acres 36 days\\n54 men ? 54 day...