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[ { "value": "Q: Find the invalid no.from the following series 13, 18, 25, 30, 37, 40\\nOptions:\\n(A) 30\\n(B) 35\\n(C) 40\\n(D) 47\\n(E) 50 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "The differences between two successive terms from the beginning are 7, 5, 7, ...
[ { "value": "Student: A, B, C, and D are four points, any three of which are non-collinear. Then, the number of ways to construct three lines each joining a pair of points so that the lines do not form a triangle is\\nOptions:\\n(A) 7\\n(B) 8\\n(C) 9\\n(D) 24\\n(E) 23.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", ...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. In a class, 3/5 of the students are girls and rest are boys. If 2/9 of the girls and 1/4 of the boys are absent, what part of the total number of students is present ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 17/25\\n(B) 18/49\\n(C) 23/30\\n(D) 2...
[ { "value": "A train crosses a platform of 150 m in 15 sec, same train crosses another platform of length 250 m in 20 sec. then find the length of the train?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 150\\n(B) 78\\n(C) 268\\n(D) 268\\n(E) 298 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Length of the train be β€˜X...
[ { "value": "The area of a triangle is with base 10m and height 5m?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 11\\n(B) 25\\n(C) 787\\n(D) 122\\n(E) 12 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1/2 * 10 * 5 = 25 m2 So the answer is (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Question: The volume of a certain substance is always directly proportional to its weight. If 48 cubic inches of the substance weigh 112 ounces, what is the volume, in cubic inches, of 56 ounces of this substance?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 27\\n(B) 36\\n(C) 42\\n(D) 24\\n(E) 147 Random thoughts:", "from"...
[ { "value": "If the average (arithmetic mean) of the four numbers K, 2K + 3, 3K – 5 and 5K + 1 is 30, what is the value of K?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 11\\n(B) 15 3/4\\n(C) 22\\n(D) 23\\n(E) 25 3/10 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "K + 2K +3 + 3K - 5 ...
[ { "value": "In how many different ways can the letters of the word \"BICYCLE\" be rearrangement?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5040\\n(B) 5045\\n(C) 5140\\n(D) 5010\\n(E) 5020 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Option 'A'\\nThe total number of arrangements is\\n7P7 = 7! = 5040\nThus, the a...
[ { "value": "An analyst will recommend a combination of 1 industrial stocks, 1 transportation stocks, and 1 utility stocks. If the analyst can choose from 5 industrial stocks, 4 transportation stocks, and 3 utility stocks, how many different combinations of 3 stocks are possible?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12\\n(B) 19\\n(...
[ { "value": "An analyst will recommend a combination of 3 industrial stocks, 2 transportation stocks, and 2 utility stocks. If the analyst can choose from 4 industrial stocks, 4 transportation stocks, and 3 utility stocks, how many different combinations of 7 stocks are possible?\\n--\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12\\n(B) 1...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. The sale price shirts listed for Rs.400 after successive discount is 10% and 5% is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 280\\n(B) 290\\n(C) 342\\n(D) 250\\n(E) 253", "from": "human" }, { "value": "400*(90/100)*(95/100) = 342 So the final answer is (C).", ...
[ { "value": "Question: A man sells two articles for Rs.3600 each and he gains 40% on the first and loses 40% on the next. Find his total gain or loss?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 16% loss\\n(B) 400\\n(C) 4000\\n(D) 324\\n(E) 8% LOSS Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(40*40)/100 = 16%loss The fin...
[ { "value": "Q: If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is B and the ratio of girls to boys is G; then 5 (B + G) is ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) Equal to 3\\n(B) Less than 5\\n(C) More than 5\\n(D) Less than 1/5\\n(E) none of these Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "valu...
[ { "value": "Grace has 16 jellybeans in her pocket. She has 8 red ones, 6 green ones, and 2 blue ones. What is the minimum number of jellybeans she must take out of her pocket to ensure that she has one of each color?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 4\\n(B) 8\\n(C) 12\\n(D) 13\\n(E) 15 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "h...
[ { "value": "Student: Find the average of the first 21 natural numbers?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 8\\n(B) 9\\n(C) 10\\n(D) 11\\n(E) 12.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Average of the first 'n' natural numbers = (n + 1)/2\\nWe get (21+ 1)/2 = 11 Final answer: (D).", ...
[ { "value": "Four of the following five parts numbered (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) are exactly equal. The number of the part which is not equal to the other four parts is your answer.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2x2 – 3xy + y2\\n(B) (2x + y) (x – y) \\n(C) (x – y) 2 + x(x – y) \\n(D) (2x – y) 2 – x(2x – y) \\n(E) (2x – y) 2...
[ { "value": "Find the amount on Rs.8000 in 9 months at 20% per annum, if the interest being compounded quarterly?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 9261\\n(B) 1261\\n(C) 9621\\n(D) 9162\\n(E) 5000 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "A = 8000(21/20)3 = 9261\nThus, the answer is (A).", "from":...
[ { "value": "Simple interest on a certain sum is 16 over 25 of the sum. Find the rate per cent and time, if both are equal.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 8% and 8 years\\n(B) 6% and 6 years\\n(C) 10% and 10 years\\n(D) 12 % and 12 years\\n(E) None of these Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "h...
[ { "value": "if deepak has 5 pants and 3 shirts how many combinations can deepak make?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10\\n(B) 9\\n(C) 15\\n(D) 20\\n(E) 25 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "If deepak can only choose one of each, there are 5*3 = 15 possible combinations....
[ { "value": "Question: A motorcyclist goes from Bombay to Pune, a distance of 192 kms at an average of 32 kmph speed. Another man starts from Bombay by car 2 Β½ hours after the first, and reaches Pune Β½ hour earlier. What is the ratio of the speed of the motorcycle and the car?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1:2\\n(B) 1:8\\n(C...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. Calculate the circumference of a circular field whose radius is 10 centimeters.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 20 Ο€ cm\\n(B) 19 Ο€ cm\\n(C) 28 Ο€ cm\\n(D) 25 Ο€ cm\\n(E) 30 Ο€ cm", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Circumference C ...
[ { "value": "The speed of a boat in still water is 60kmph and the speed of the current is 20kmph. Find the speed downstream and upstream?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 35, 25 kmph\\n(B) 80, 40 kmph\\n(C) 40, 60 kmph\\n(D) 50, 55 kmph\\n(E) 50, 65 kmph Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "valu...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. The average mark obtained by 22 candidates in an examination is 47. The average of the first ten is 55 while the last eleven is 40 .The marks obtained by the 11th candidate is ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 22\\n(B) 44\\n(C) 49\\n(D) ...
[ { "value": "A telephone company needs to create a set of 3-digit area codes. The company is entitled to use only digits 2, 4 and 6, which can be repeated. If the product of the digits in the area code must be even, how many different codes can be created?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 27\\n(B) 22\\n(C) 24\\n(D) 26\\n(E) 30 ...
[ { "value": "Some question: If 10 crates have 96 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) 40\\n(D) 20\\n(E) 0\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Each crate requires 4 apples and totally t...
[ { "value": "In his room, Dumbo has three trousers. One of them is black, the second is blue, and the third is brown. In his room, he also has four shirts. One of them is black and the other 3 are white. He opens his room in the dark and picks out one shirt and one trouser pair without examining the colour. What...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Find the average of the first 23 natural numbers?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 8\\n(B) 9\\n(C) 10\\n(D) 11\\n(E) 12", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Average of the first 'n' natural numbers = (n + 1)/2\\nWe get (23 + 1)/2 = 12\nThe final answer...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. a contract was signed to complete a job in 30 days. after how many days can 5 men leave then so that the job can be completed in 35 days\\nOptions:\\n(A) 30 days.\\n(B) 35 days.\\n(C) 45 days.\\n(D) 55 days.\\n(E) 65 days....
[ { "value": "Jerry covers a distance of 8km in 50 minutes. If he covers 3km distance in 2/5th of time then, What speed should he maintain to cover the remaining distance in the remaining time?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 29 Kmph\\n(B) 15 Kmph\\n(C) 23 Kmph\\n(D) 22 Kmph\\n(E) 19 Kmph Now, let's think a bit. Some random tho...
[ { "value": "What is the units digit of the expression 14^7βˆ’17^4?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 0\\n(B) 3\\n(C) 4\\n(D) 8\\n(E) 6 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "I think answer on this one should be D too. Since we know that 14^7>17^4, as Will said on...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. A pipe can fill a cistern in 20 minutes whereas the cistern when fill can be emptied by a leak in 70 minutes. When both pipes are opened, find when the cistern will be full?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 17 minutes\\n(B) 87 minutes\\n(...
[ { "value": "Q: In Sam's hanger there are 22 boxes, 16 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(B) 2.\\...
[ { "value": "Find the odd man out\\n4, 9,16, 36, 64, 144\\nOptions:\\n(A) 144\\n(B) 16\\n(C) 9\\n(D) 36\\n(E) 4 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "9 is square of 3 which is odd number where as all others are squares of even numbers. So the answer...
[ { "value": "Student: 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 140kg then find the average weight of all the 7 rounds?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 98.5 kgs\\n(B) 80 kgs\\n(C) 76.5 kgs\\...
[ { "value": "In Sam's hanger there are 23 boxes, 16 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(B) 2\\n(C)...
[ { "value": "Joel sailed for 3 hours at a speed of 20 miles per hour, then for 6 hours at 30 miles per hour and finally, 1 more hour at 40 miles per hour. What was the average speed of Joel during the whole sail?\\n.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 25\\n(B) 27.5\\n(C) 28\\n(D) 30\\n(E) 32 Now, let's think a bit. Some random th...
[ { "value": "A train 120 meters long completely crosses a 480 meters long bridge in 55 seconds. What is the speed of the train is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 32\\n(B) 545\\n(C) 39\\n(D) 40\\n(E) 09 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "S = (120 + 480)/45 = 600/55...
[ { "value": "Antony, Ben, and Charles each try independently to win a carnival game. If their individual probabilities for success are 2/5, 3/8, 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) 3/280\\n(D) 3/...
[ { "value": "The speed of a boat in still water is 60kmph and the speed of the current is 20kmph. Find the speed downstream and upstream?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 80,70 kmph\\n(B) 87,40 kmph\\n(C) 80,40 kmph\\n(D) 70,40 kmph\\n(E) 80,44 kmph Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" ...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. In wardrobe Marry has 3trousers. One of them is grey the 2nd blue and the 3rd brown. In his wardrobe he also has 4shirts. One of them is grey and the other 3are white. He openshiswardrobe in the dark and pick out one shirt trouser pair without exam...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Two trains are moving at 60 kmph and 70 kmph in opposite directions. Their lengths are 150 m and 100 m respectively. The time they will take to pass each other completely is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5 sec\\n(B) 6 sec\\n(C) 7 sec\\n(D) 8 sec\\n(E) 9 se...
[ { "value": "At what rate percent on simple interest will a sum of money double itself in 30 years?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3 1/3%\\n(B) 3 5/3%\\n(C) 3 1/9%\\n(D) 3 1/5%\\n(E) 3 1/7% OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "P = (P*30*R)/100\\nR = 3 1/3% The answer: (A)."...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. Find the least number must be subtracted from 531742 so that remaining no.is divisible by 3?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 4\\n(B) 5\\n(C) 1\\n(D) 2\\n(E) 3", "from": "human" }, { "value": "On dividing 531742 by 3 we get th...
[ { "value": "A 70 cm long wire is to be cut into two pieces so that one piece will be 2/5th of the other, how many centimeters will the shorter piece be?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10\\n(B) 20\\n(C) 30\\n(D) 40\\n(E) 50 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. A football field is 7200 square yards. If 1200 pounds of fertilizer are spread evenly across the entire field, how many pounds of fertilizer were spread over an area of the field totaling 3600 square yards?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 450\\n(B) 600\\n(C) ...
[ { "value": "Student: Find the odd man out\\n1, 3, 7, 11, 15, 18, 21\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3\\n(B) 7\\n(C) 18\\n(D) 21\\n(E) 1.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "The 18 is the only even number in the series. Final answer: (C).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "A owes B Rs.50. He agrees to pay B over a number of consecutive days on a Monday, paying single note or Rs.10 or Rs.20 on each day. In how many different ways can A repay B.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2\\n(B) 8\\n(C) 9\\n(D) 6\\n(E) 5 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, {...
[ { "value": "Question: There are 42 distinct numbers in set M, there are 28 distinct numbers in set N, and there are 12 distinct numbers that are in both sets M and N. Set H is the set containing the elements that are in at least one of sets M and N. How many elements are in set H?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 39\\n(B) 40\\...
[ { "value": "Student: A train 250 m long, running with a speed of 50 km/hr will pass a tree in?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 18sec\\n(B) 20sec\\n(C) 25sec\\n(D) 30sec\\n(E) 1min.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed = 50 * 5/18 = 125/9 m/sec\\nTime taken = 250 *9/125 = 18...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. Which one of the following is not a prime number?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 31\\n(B) 61\\n(C) 71\\n(D) 91\\n(E) 101", "from": "human" }, { "value": "91 is divisible by 7. So, it is not a prime number. So the final answer is (D).", "from": "g...
[ { "value": "Student: A man, a woman and a boy can complete a job in 3, 4 and 12 days respectively. How many boys must assist 1 man and 1 woman to complete the job in 1/4 of a day?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 22\\n(B) 66\\n(C) 28\\n(D) 41\\n(E) 61.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "...
[ { "value": "Some question: A and B can do a work in 5 days and 10 days respectively. A starts the work and B joins him after 2 days. In how many days can they complete the remaining work?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 6\\n(B) 2\\n(C) 3\\n(D) 4\\n(E) 98\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value...
[ { "value": "Find a a prime number from the options below.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 58\\n(B) 59\\n(C) 60\\n(D) 62\\n(E) 64 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Clearly, 59 is a prime number.\nThus, the answer is (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. How many ways can six girls be selected from a group of ten girls?\\nOptions:\\n(A) ⁢Cβ‚„\\n(B) ¹⁰Cβ‚„\\n(C) 4Cβ‚„\\n(D) ¹⁰Pβ‚„\\n(E) ¹⁰Pβ‚…", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Six members can be selected from ten members i...
[ { "value": "What approximate value should come in place of question mark (?) in the following equation\\n287.532 + 1894.029 – 857.48 = 743.095 + ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 870\\n(B) 790\\n(C) 580\\n(D) 770\\n(E) 890 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "? = 285 + 189...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. A train 260 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) 32 sec\\n(D) 49 sec\\n(E) 60 sec", "from": "human" }, { "value": "...
[ { "value": "Student: 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) 10000\\n(B) 28869\\n(C) 10002\\n(D) 18089\\n(E) 10004.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "100 * 100 = 10000\\n...
[ { "value": "A does a work in 10 days and B does the same work in 15 days. In how many days they together will do the same work?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1\\n(B) 6\\n(C) 7\\n(D) 5\\n(E) 43 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "A's 1 day work = 1/10; B's 1 day work = 1/1...
[ { "value": "In how many different ways can the letters of the word JUDGE be arranged so that the vowels always come together?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 48\\n(B) 24\\n(C) 120\\n(D) 60\\n(E) None of these Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Reqd. number = 4! Γ— 2! = 24 Γ—...
[ { "value": "If the two hands in a clock are 3 minutes divisions apart,then the angle between them is\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3°\\n(B) 18°\\n(C) 24°\\n(D) 60°\\n(E) None of these Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "In a clock, each minute makes 6°\\n∴ 3 minutes wil...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. Calculate the circumference of a circular field whose radius is 7 centimeters.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 11 Ο€ cm\\n(B) 15 Ο€ cm\\n(C) 1 Ο€ cm\\n(D) 4 Ο€ cm\\n(E) 14 Ο€ cm", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Circumference C is ...
[ { "value": "Question: If the cost price of 50 articles is equal to the selling price of 20 articles, then the gain or loss percent is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 16\\n(B) 127\\n(C) 12\\n(D) 18\\n(E) 150 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Percentage of profit = 30/20 * 1...
[ { "value": "A certain league has three divisions. The respective divisions had 10, 12 and 15 teams qualify for the playoffs. Each division held its own double-elimination tournament -- where a team is eliminated from the tournament upon losing two games -- in order to determine its champion. The four division c...
[ { "value": "Q: A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 3 sec. What is the length of the train?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 50\\n(B) 75\\n(C) 100\\n(D) 120\\n(E) 25 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed = 60 * 5/18 = 50/3 m/sec\\nLength of th...
[ { "value": "An analyst will recommend a combination of 3 industrial stocks, 2 transportation stocks, and 2 utility stocks. If the analyst can choose from 5 industrial stocks, 5 transportation stocks, and 3 utility stocks, how many different combinations of 7 stocks are possible?\\n--\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12\\n(B) 1...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. In how many different ways can the letters of the word \"CLAIM\" be rearrangement?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 100\\n(B) 120\\n(C) 130\\n(D) 143\\n(E) 145", "from": "human" }, { "value": "The total number of arrangements is\\n5P5 = 5! = 120\nT...
[ { "value": "A wheel rotates 20 times every minute and moves 35 cm during each rotation. How many metres does the wheel move in one hour?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 6 metre\\n(B) 120 metre\\n(C) 220 metre\\n(D) 1200 metre\\n(E) 420 metre Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { ...
[ { "value": "Student: What number comes next in the following series? 4, 13, 40, 121, 364, x\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1093\\n(B) 1100\\n(C) 1301\\n(D) 1400\\n(E) 1713.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "4\\n4 Γ— 3 + 1 = 13\\n13 Γ— 3 + 1 = 40\\n40 Γ— 3 + 1 = 121\\n121 Γ— 3 + 1...
[ { "value": "If x and y are unique prime integers, which of the following must be odd?\\nOptions:\\n(A) xy^2\\n(B) 2x+2y\\n(C) 2xβˆ’2y\\n(D) 2x/2y\\n(E) xβˆ’y Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Any number multiplied by 2 has to be an even number henc...
[ { "value": "Some question: By how much is 70% of 120 greater than 35% of 200.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 15\\n(B) 14\\n(C) 13\\n(D) 16\\n(E) 17\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(70/100) * 120 Γ’β‚¬β€œ (35/100) * 200\\n84 - 70 = 14 The answer: (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Student: A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 12 sec. What is the length of the train?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 120 m\\n(B) 200 m\\n(C) 324 m\\n(D) Cannot be determined\\n(E) None of these.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed = 60 *...
[ { "value": "Look at this series: 0.7, 2.1, ____, 18.9, 56.7, ... What number should fill the blank?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 6.3\\n(B) 5.3\\n(C) 6.2\\n(D) 6.1\\n(E) 4.3 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "This is a simple multiplication series. Each numb...
[ { "value": "From a group of 7 men and 6 women, five persons are to be selected to form a committee so that at least 3 men are there on the committee. In how many ways can it be done?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 624\\n(B) 702\\n(C) 756\\n(D) 812\\n(E) 832 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "...
[ { "value": "Four of the five parts numbered as (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)in the following equations are exactly equal. You have to find out the part that is not equal to the other parts. The number of that part is the answer.\\nOptions:\\n(A) a2 + 5ab + 6b2\\n(B) (a + 3b) (a + 2b) \\n(C) a(a + 3b) + 2b(a + 3b)...
[ { "value": "A certain league has two divisions. The respective divisions had 7 and 9 teams qualify for the playoffs. Each division held its own double-elimination tournament -- where a team is eliminated from the tournament upon losing two games -- in order to determine its champion. The four division champions...
[ { "value": "What is the sum of all 5 digit numbers which can be formed with the digits 0,1,2,3,4 without repetation?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2599980\\n(B) 235500\\n(C) 923580\\n(D) 765432\\n(E) 765434 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "10(11111)*4! - 10(1111)3! = ...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. Walking across campus, a student interviewed a group of students. 25% of the students took a finance class last semester, 50% took a marketing class last semester, and 40% took neither a finance nor a marketing class last semester. What percent of ...
[ { "value": "Two pipes can fill a tank in 30 and 12 hours, while third pipe will make the tank empty in 20 hours. If all three pipes operate simultaneously. In how many hours the tank will be filled ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5 Hours\\n(B) 7 Hours\\n(C) 8 Hours\\n(D) 9 Hours\\n(E) 15 Hours Stream of consciousness first,...
[ { "value": "Steve traveled the first 2 hours of his journey at 40 mph and the last 2 hours of his journey at 80 mph. What is his average speed of travel for the entire journey?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 53.33 mph\\n(B) 56.67 mph\\n(C) 60 mph\\n(D) 64 mph\\n(E) 66.67 mph Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }...
[ { "value": "Question: In what time will a railway train 120 m long moving at the rate of 70 kmph pass a telegraph post on its way?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3 sec\\n(B) 4 sec\\n(C) 5 sec\\n(D) 6 sec\\n(E) 7 sec Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "T = 120/70 * 18/5 = 6 s...
[ { "value": "Some question: In Badminton game, one player throws two fair, six-sided die at the same time. If the player receives at least a five or a one on either die, that player wins. What is the probability that a player wins after playing the game once?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1/3\\n(B) 4/9\\n(C) 5/9\\n(D) 2/3\\n...
[ { "value": "The edge of a cube is 5a cm. Find its surface?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 24a8\\n(B) 150a2\\n(C) 24a1\\n(D) 24a2\\n(E) 24a7 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "6a2 = 6 * 5a * 5a = 150a2\nThus, the answer is (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. The H.C.F. of two numbers is 12 and their L.C.M. is 600. If one of the numbers is 720, then the other is:\\nOptions:\\n(A) 8\\n(B) 10\\n(C) 12\\n(D) 4\\n(E) 6", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Other number = (12 x 600)/720 = 10. So the f...
[ { "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 5 strokes ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 31/32\\n(B) 7/8\\n(C) 1/4\\n(D) 1/8\\n(E) 1/16 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Left...
[ { "value": "John left home and drove at the rate of 55 mph for 2 hours. He stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of 55 mph to reach his destination. How many miles did John drive?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 235 miles.\\n(B) 245 miles.\\n(C) 255 miles.\\n(D) 265 miles.\\n(E) 275 miles. Now, let's th...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. A person spends 40% of his salary on food, 25% on house rent, 15% on entertainment and 10% on conveyance. If his savings at the end of the month is Rs. 1200, then his salary per month in rupees is:\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12000\\n(B) 6000\\n(C) 8000\\n(D)...
[ { "value": "Question: A telephone company needs to create a set of 3-digit area codes. The company is entitled to use only digits 2, 4 and 5, which can be repeated. If the product of the digits in the area code must be odd, how many different codes can be created?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 20\\n(B) 22\\n(C) 24\\n(D) 1\\...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. A team of eight entered for a shooting competition. The best marks man scored 85 points. If he had scored 92 points, the average scores for. The team would have been 84. How many points altogether did the team score?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 665\\n(B) 625\...
[ { "value": "A man purchased 3 blankets @ Rs.200 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) 100\\n(B) 200\\n(C) 300\\n(D) 40...
[ { "value": "Some question: In a certain animal population, for each of the first 3 months of life, the probability that an animal will die during that month is 1/10. For a group of 200 newborn members of the population, approximately how many would be expected to survive the first 3 months of life?\\nOptions:\\...
[ { "value": "A, B and C can do a piece of work in 7 days, 14 days and 28 days respectively. How long will they take to finish the work, if all the three work together?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 4\\n(B) 9\\n(C) 2\\n(D) 11\\n(E) None Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": ...
[ { "value": "Some question: If Rs. 510 be divided among A, B, C in such a way that A gets 2/3 of what B gets and B gets 1/4 of what C gets, then their shares are respectively:\\nOptions:\\n(A) Rs. 60, Rs. 90, Rs. 389\\n(B) Rs. 60, Rs. 90, Rs. 360\\n(C) Rs. 60, Rs. 90, Rs. 368\\n(D) Rs. 60, Rs. 90, Rs. 329\\n(E) ...
[ { "value": "What is the greatest positive integer x such that 2^x is a factor of 8^10?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5\\n(B) 9\\n(C) 10\\n(D) 20\\n(E) 30 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "8^10 = (2^3)^10 = 2^30\nSo, the answer is (E).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "30 pens and 75 pencils were purchased for 510. If the average price of a pencil was 2.00, find the average price of a pen.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10\\n(B) 11\\n(C) 12\\n(D) 13\\n(E) 14 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Since average price of a pencil...
[ { "value": "What is the sum of all the prime numbers greater than 10 but less than 40?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 190\\n(B) 189\\n(C) 180\\n(D) 199\\n(E) 1981 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Required sum = (11 +13 + 17 + 19 + 23+ 29 + 31 + 37) = 180\\nNote...
[ { "value": "There is a 100 pound watermelon laying out in the sun. 99 percent of the watermelon's weight is water. After laying out for a few hours 98 percent of the watermelon's weight is water.\\nHow much water evaporated?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 20\\n(B) 30\\n(C) 40\\n(D) 50\\n(E) 10 Stream of consciousness first, ...
[ { "value": "Some question: A man drives at a speed of 40 miles/hr. His wife left 30 mins. late with 50 miles/hr speed. when will they meet ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1 hours\\n(B) 2 hours\\n(C) 3 hours\\n(D) 4 hours\\n(E) 5 hours\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "In 30 minutes ...
[ { "value": "How much 70% of 100 is greater than 60% of 80?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 18\\n(B) 99\\n(C) 22\\n(D) 26\\n(E) 71 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(70/100) * 100 – (60/100) * 80\\n70- 48 = 22 So the answer is (C).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. An enterprising businessman earns an income of Re 5 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 10th day of business, he earns...
[ { "value": "Question: Which of the following is not divisible by 3?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10,395\\n(B) 41,714\\n(C) 15,354\\n(D) 30,708\\n(E) 29,313 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Divisibility rule of 3: The sum of the digits of the number should be divisible b...