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[ { "value": "Find the odd man out\\n253, 136, 352, 328, 631, 244\\nOptions:\\n(A) 328\\n(B) 136\\n(C) 352\\n(D) 631\\n(E) 531 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "The sum all three digits comes to 10 except 328\nThus, the answer is (A).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Question: A dice is thrown. What is the probability that the number shown in the dice is divisible by 3?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5/5\\n(B) 5/9\\n(C) 5/1\\n(D) 1/3\\n(E) 5/2 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Total number of outcomes possible when a die is...
[ { "value": "Find the simple interest on Rs.350 for 10 months at 5 paisa per month?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 277\\n(B) 175\\n(C) 288\\n(D) 266\\n(E) 121 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "I = (350*10*5)/100 = 175\nThe final answer: (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Question: a student got 70% in one subject,80% in other.to get overall 75% how much he should get in third subject.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 65%\\n(B) 75%\\n(C) 85%\\n(D) 95%\\n(E) 88% Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Already average of two subjects is (...
[ { "value": "Q: A certain car uses 12 gallons of gasoline in traveling 180 miles. In order for the car to travel the same distance using 10 gallons of gasoline, by how many miles per gallon must the car’s gas mileage be increased?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2\\n(B) 3\\n(C) 6\\n(D) 8\\n(E) 10 Let's give some random thought...
[ { "value": "When the price of sugar was increased by 32%, a family reduced its consumption in such a way that the expenditure on sugar was only 10% more than before. If 30 kg were consumed per month before, find the new monthly consumption.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 20 kg\\n(B) 25 kg\\n(C) 30 kg\\n(D) 35 kg\\n(E) None o...
[ { "value": "In a class, the average age of 45 boys is 10 years and the average of 15 girls is 10 years. what is the average age of the whole class?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12 Years\\n(B) 12.3 Years\\n(C) 10 Years\\n(D) 13 Years\\n(E) 15 Years Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value"...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Look at this series: 53, 53, 43, 43, 33, 33, ... What number should come next?\\nOptions:\\n(A) A) 23\\n(B) B) 14\\n(C) C) 27\\n(D) D) 53\\n(E) E) 86", "from": "human" }, { "value": "In this series, each number is repeated, then 10 ...
[ { "value": "Question: The average weight of 36 men is 50 kg. It was found later that the figure of 37 kg was misread as 73 kg. What is the correct average?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 49 kg\\n(B) 51 kg\\n(C) 50.5 kg\\n(D) 51.5 kg\\n(E) None of these Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Correct ave...
[ { "value": "In a family, the father took 1/4 of the cake and he had 3 times as much as each of the other members had. The total number of family members is\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3\\n(B) 7\\n(C) 10\\n(D) 12\\n(E) 15 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1-1/4 = remain cake 3/4...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. It is the New Year and Mandy has made a resolution to lose weight this year. She plans to exercise and do yoga. For exercise she plans to workout at the gym and ride her bicycle in the ratio of 2:3 everyday. She will also do yoga in the ratio, ...
[ { "value": "Student: In how many different orders can the people Alice, Benjamin, Charlene, David, Elaine, Frederick, Gale, and Harold be standing on line if each of Alice, Benjamin, Charlene must be on the line before each of Frederick, Gale, and Elaine?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1,008\\n(B) 1,296\\n(C) 1,512\\n(D) 2*1...
[ { "value": "How many three digit numbers that do not contain the digit 2 are there?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 100\\n(B) 200\\n(C) 512\\n(D) 648\\n(E) 729 Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "8*9*9 = 648: 8 options for the first digit (no 0, no 2) and 9 options for each of the remaining d...
[ { "value": "Q: 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 570 kms and City A and City C is 300 kms. What is the ratio of their average speed ...
[ { "value": "You have a flashlight that takes 2 working batteries. You have 8 batteries but only 4 of them work.\\nWhat is the fewest number of pairs you need to test to guarantee you can get the flashlight on?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5\\n(B) 8\\n(C) 7\\n(D) 6\\n(E) 4 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision...
[ { "value": "Student: What is the sum of all the composite numbers up to 20?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 130\\n(B) 132\\n(C) 124\\n(D) 145\\n(E) 166.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "4 + 6 + 8 + 9 + 10 + 12 + 14 + 15 + 16 + 18 = 132 Final answer: (B).", "from": "gpt" ...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. P and Q invested in a shop. The profits were divided in the ratio of 2 : 4 respectively. If P invested Rs. 500000, the amount invested by Q is:\\nOptions:\\n(A) 5000000\\n(B) 4000000\\n(C) 1000000\\n(D) 6000000\\n(E) None", "from": "human" ...
[ { "value": "Question: An entrepreneurship competition requires registering teams to have 3 team members, at least one of which must be a technology co-founder. If all team members must come from the auditorium during the meet and greet event which has 4 technologists and 8 businessmen, how many possible team su...
[ { "value": "In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘DIVIDED’ be arranged?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 250\\n(B) 280\\n(C) 300\\n(D) 420\\n(E) 360 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Number of ways = 7!/3!2! = 7X6X5X4X3X2X1/3X2X1X2X1 = 420 So, the answer is (D)...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. A bank lent $250 to a customer for a one-month loan. At the end of the month, the bank received y dollars more than than the amount that was lent due to interest. The bank also charged a service fee $5. In terms of y, what fraction of the amoun...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. The inverse ratio of 3: 2: 1 is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2:9:5\\n(B) 2:3:0\\n(C) 2:3:5\\n(D) 2:3:6\\n(E) 2:3:1", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1/3: 1/2: 1/1 = 2:3:6\nThe final answer: (D).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. 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? Look at this series: 120, 30, 240, 25, ___, 20, 480, 15... Which number is missing?\\nOptions:\\n...
[ { "value": "Question: If a train, travelling at a speed of 90 kmph, crosses a pole in 5 sec, then the length of train is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 288\\n(B) 125\\n(C) 88\\n(D) 76\\n(E) 232 Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "D = 90 * 5/18 * 5 = 125 m The final answer: (B).", "from": "gpt" ...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. The average of 15 result is 60. Average of the first 10 of them is 10 and that of the last 10 is 80. Find the 8th result?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 35\\n(B) 200\\n(C) 150\\n(D) 250\\n(E) 300", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Sum of all the 13...
[ { "value": "A BOWLER CAN TAKE MAX. 3WICKETS IN A OVER.IF HE BOWLS 6OVERS IN AN INNINGS, HOW MANY MAXIMUM WICKETS CAN HE TAKE?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 8\\n(B) 9\\n(C) 11\\n(D) 7\\n(E) 10 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "10 because after 10 wickets, the in...
[ { "value": "How much is 80% of 60 is greater than 4/5 of 25?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 15\\n(B) 28\\n(C) 16\\n(D) 12\\n(E) 73 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(80/100) * 60 – (4/5) * 25\\n48 - 20 = 28\nThe final answer: (B).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Of the families in City X in 1994, 40 percent owned a personal computer. The number of families in City X owning a computer in 1998 was 30 percent greater than it was in 1994, and the total number of families in City X was 4 percent greater in 1998 than it was in 1994. what percent of the families i...
[ { "value": "The compound ratio of 2/3, 6/7, 1/3 and 3/8 is given by?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 7/98\\n(B) 1/48\\n(C) 1/98\\n(D) 1/96\\n(E) 3/42 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "2/3 * 6/7 * 1/3 * 3/8 = 36/504 = 3/42 So the answer is (E).", "from": "...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 6 sec. What is the length of the train?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 120 m\\n(B) 100 m\\n(C) 324 m\\n(D) Cannot be determined\\n(E) None of these", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed ...
[ { "value": "Question: If a man walks to his office at 3/4 of his usual rate, he reaches office 1/3 of an hour later than usual. What is his usual time to reach office.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1⁄2 hr\\n(B) 1 hr\\n(C) 3⁄4 hr\\n(D) 2 hrs\\n(E) None of these Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "If...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. A telephone company needs to create a set of 3-digit area codes. The company is entitled to use only digits 6, 4 and 3, which can be repeated. If the product of the digits in the area code must be even, how many different codes can be created?\...
[ { "value": "If the cost price of 50 articles is equal to the selling price of 30 articles, then the gain or loss percent is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 16\\n(B) 127\\n(C) 12\\n(D) 18\\n(E) 67 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Percentage of profit = 20/30 * 100 = 67%\...
[ { "value": "A teacher has to choose the maximum different groups of three students from a total of six students. Of these groups, in how many groups there will be included in a particular student?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 6\\n(B) 8\\n(C) 10\\n(D) 12\\n(E) 15 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", ...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. A train traveling at 72 kmph crosses a platform in 30 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 17 seconds. What is the length of the platform in meters?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 240 meters\\n(B) 260 meters\\n(C) 420 meters\\n(D) 600 meters\\n(E) Canno...
[ { "value": "Find the 100th place digit of a number forming from digits 1 to 9 without repeatation and number passes the divisibility test of 11 means difference of sum of alternative digits is 0 or divisible by 11.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1\\n(B) 2\\n(C) 3\\n(D) 4\\n(E) 5 Think first, then make a decision. Some random...
[ { "value": "Q: A train 600 meters long is running with a speed of 50 kmph. The time taken by it to cross a tunnel 170 meters long is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 287 sec\\n(B) 288 sec\\n(C) 55 sec\\n(D) 16 sec\\n(E) 17 sec Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "D = 6...
[ { "value": "A printer print a page in 4 second,approx how long time it will take to print 190 page report?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12 Min 40 Sec\\n(B) 14 Min 40 Sec\\n(C) 16 Min 40 Sec\\n(D) 18 Min 40 Sec\\n(E) 11 Min 40 Sec OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1 Pa...
[ { "value": "Student: The inverse ratio of 3: 6: 1 is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2:3:7\\n(B) 2:3:9\\n(C) 2:1:6\\n(D) 2:3:6\\n(E) 2:3:1.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1/3: 1/6: 1/1 = 2:1:6 Final answer: (C).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. A cricket bat is sold for $900, making a profit of $300. The profit percentage would be\\nOptions:\\n(A) 24%\\n(B) 25%\\n(C) 30%\\n(D) 50%\\n(E) 40%", "from": "human" }, { "value": "300/(900 - 300) = 50%. So the final answer is (D).", ...
[ { "value": "A no.when divided by 224 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) 12 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "224 + 43 = 267/17 = 12 (Remainder) The answer: (E)."...
[ { "value": "Q: Ravi can do a piece of work in 50 days while Prakash can do it in 75 days. In how many days will they finish it together?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 30 days\\n(B) 35 days\\n(C) 25 days\\n(D) 27 days\\n(E) 29 days Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": ...
[ { "value": "The speed of a car is 120 km in the first hour and 60 km in the second hour. What is the average speed of the car?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 89 kmph\\n(B) 92 kmph\\n(C) 90 kmph\\n(D) 65 kmph\\n(E) 77 kmph Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "S ...
[ { "value": "A 250 meter long train crosses a man standing on the platform in 12 sec. What is the speed of the train?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 228\\n(B) 108\\n(C) 1266\\n(D) 75\\n(E) 211 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "S = 250/12 * 18/5 = 75kmph So, the answer is (D).", ...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. A can do a piece of work in 30 days while B can do it in 40 days. In how many days will they finish it together?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 120/7\\n(B) 95/8\\n(C) 123/9\\n(D) 150/7\\n(E) None", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1/30 + 1/40 = 7/120\\...
[ { "value": "The squared value of the diagonal of a rectangle is (64 + B2) sq cm, where B is less than 8 cm. What is the breadth of that rectangle?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 6 cm\\n(B) 10 cm\\n(C) 8 cm\\n(D) Data inadequate\\n(E) None of these Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Diagonal...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4. If the sum of numbers is 63, find the numbers.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 26,37\\n(B) 25,38\\n(C) 27,36\\n(D) 28,35\\n(E) 29,34", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Sum of the terms of the ratio = 3 + 4 = 7\\nS...
[ { "value": "Student: The average mark obtained by 22 candidates in an examination is 45. 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) 2\\n(B) 0\\n(C) 9\\n(D) 8\\n(E) 6.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" ...
[ { "value": "Student: Find the odd man out\\n74, 24, 82, 61, 10, 4\\nOptions:\\n(A) 61\\n(B) 24\\n(C) 10\\n(D) 82\\n(E) 74.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "61 is the only odd number in the series. Final answer: (A).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. X can finish a work in 18 days. Y can finish the same work in 15 days. Yworked 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) 5\\n(C) 6\\n(D) 8\\n(E) 9", "from": "human" },...
[ { "value": "Student: The average of seven numbers is 15. The average of first three numbers is 14 and the average of last three numbers is 19. What is the middle number?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 6\\n(B) 29\\n(C) 31\\n(D) 34\\n(E) 35.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Th...
[ { "value": "Some question: Twenty percent of Country Y's yearly exports come from fruit exports. One-fourth of all fruit exports from Country Y are orange exports. If country Y generates $20 million from its orange exports, how much money does it generate from its yearly total of exports?\\nOptions:\\n(A) $21.2...
[ { "value": "Some question: 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) 85 ÷ 17 × 110\\n(B) 45 × 6 + 75 × 4\\n(C) 175 ÷ 25 × 75 + 5(2) \\n(D) 36 × 4 + 21(2) – 7 × 5\\n(E...
[ { "value": "The price of a T.V. set worth Rs. 70000 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) 22678\\n(B) 26...
[ { "value": "Student: A tyre has two punctures. The first puncture along would have made the tyre flat in 9 minutes and the second alone would have done it in 6 minutes. If air leaks out at a constant rate, how long does it take both the punctures together to make it flat?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1 1⁄2 minutes\\n(B) 3 ...
[ { "value": "In a race with 30 runners where 8 trophies will be given to the top 8 runners (the trophies are distinct: first place, second place, etc), how many ways can this be done?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 8^8 ways\\n(B) 8^9 ways\\n(C) 7^8 ways\\n(D) 8^7 ways\\n(E) 8^6 ways OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Look at this series: 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, ... What number should come next?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 15\\n(B) 14\\n(C) 17\\n(D) 12\\n(E) 19", "from": "human" }, { "value": "This alternating addition series begins with 3; then 1 is added to g...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. Which one of the following is a prime number?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 10\\n(B) 61\\n(C) 49\\n(D) 75\\n(E) 91", "from": "human" }, { "value": "61 is divisible by 1, and itself. So, it is a prime number.\nThe answer: (B...
[ { "value": "There are seven thieves. They stole diamonds from a diamond merchant and ran away. While running, night sets in and they decide to rest in the jungle.\\nWhen everybody was sleeping, two of them woke up and decided to divide the diamonds equally among themselves. But when they divided the diamonds eq...
[ { "value": "Question: The distance between West-Town to East-Town is 15 kilometers. Two birds start flying simultaneously towards one another, the first leaving from West-Town at a speed of 2 kilometers per minute and the second bird, leaving from East-Town, at a speed of 1 kilometers per minute. What will be t...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. If 80 percent of the test takers taking an old paper and pencil GMAT exam answered the first question on a given math section correctly, and 75 percent of the test takers answered the second question correctly, and 5 percent of the test takers ...
[ { "value": "Question: The average mark obtained by 23 candidates in an examination is 45. 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) 26\\n(B) 45\\n(C) 90\\n(D) 80\\n(E) 65 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": ...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. The speed of a boat in still water is 40kmph and the speed of the current is 20kmph. Find the speed downstream and upstream?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 22 kmph\\n(B) 40 kmph\\n(C) 20 kmph\\n(D) 15 kmph\\n(E) 23 kmph", "from": "h...
[ { "value": "The average of 11 results is 50, if the average of first five results is 49 and that of the last seven is 52. Find the fifth result?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 55\\n(B) 56\\n(C) 57\\n(D) 58\\n(E) 59 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1 to 11 = 11 ...
[ { "value": "Some question: Find the wrong number below mentioned series\\n7,30,80,250,550\\nOptions:\\n(A) 7\\n(B) 30\\n(C) 80\\n(D) 250\\n(E) 550\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "7 is the only prime number or odd number in the series. The answer: (A).", "from": "g...
[ { "value": "10 people meet and shake hands. The maximum number of handshakes possible if there is to be no “cycle” of handshakes is (A cycle of handshakes is a sequence of k people a1, a2, ……, ak (k > 2) such that the pairs {a1, a2}, {a2, a3}, ……, {ak-1, ak}, {ak, a1} shake hands).\\nOptions:\\n(A) 7\\n(B) 6\\n...
[ { "value": "The price of a T.V. set worth Rs. 20000 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) 22678\\n(B) 26...
[ { "value": "There are 10 flavors of ice cream, 3 types of nuts and 5 types of fruit at an ice cream store. If a person can choose 2 ice cream flavors as base, 2 types of nuts and 2 types of fruit. How many different variations are possible if repetition is allowed ?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 150\\n(B) 250\\n(C) 22500\\n...
[ { "value": "Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. If Rs.7500 are borrowed at C.I at the rate of 4% per annum, then after 5 years the amount to be paid is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3377\\n(B) 2688\\n(C) 2688\\n(D) 9125\\n(E) 1268", "from": "human" }, { "value": "A = 7500(26/25)^5 = 9125\nTh...
[ { "value": "Student: If a man can cover 18 metres in one second, how many kilometres can he cover in 3 hours 45 minutes?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 243 km\\n(B) 162 km\\n(C) 1767 km\\n(D) 1887 km\\n(E) 177 km.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "18 m/s = 18 * 18/5 kmph\\n3 ...
[ { "value": "Q: How much 60% of 50 is greater than 50% of 30?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 18\\n(B) 91\\n(C) 11\\n(D) 17\\n(E) 15 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(60/100) * 50 – (50/100) * 30\\n30 - 15 = 15\nTherefore, the answer is (E).", "from": "gpt" } ...
[ { "value": "A no. when divided by the sum of 555 and 445 gives 2times their difference as quotient & 80 as remainder. Find the no. is?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 220880\\n(B) 145778\\n(C) 220081\\n(D) 220080\\n(E) 220030 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "(555 + 445) ...
[ { "value": "Student: John makes $60 a week from his job. He earns a raise andnow makes $75 a week. What is the % increase?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 16.12%\\n(B) 25%\\n(C) 16.56%\\n(D) 17.66%\\n(E) 18.1%.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Increase = (15/60)*100 = (1/4)*1...
[ { "value": "From the set of numbers x, y, t, z and w, how many different combinations can we have without the t and z in them? Ex:. (x,y), (x), (w,y,x), etc and (x,y)=(y,x)\\nOptions:\\n(A) 6\\n(B) 14\\n(C) 15\\n(D) 16\\n(E) 30 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { "val...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. The total population of city A and city B is 5000 more than the total population of city B and city C. How much lesser is the population in city C as compared to city A?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 8500\\n(B) 3500\\n(C) 4500\\n(D) 50...
[ { "value": "How many prime numbers between 1 and 100 are factors of 7150?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 238\\n(B) 100\\n(C) 299\\n(D) 270\\n(E) 111 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Ans: 7, 150 = 2×52×11×13\\nSo there are 4 distinct prime numbers that are below 100\nSo,...
[ { "value": "It is the New Year and Mandy has made a resolution to lose weight this year. She plans to exercise and do yoga. For exercise she plans to workout at the gym and ride her bicycle in the ratio of 2:3 everyday. She will also do yoga in the ratio, yoga:exercise = 2:3. If she rides her bike for 12 minute...
[ { "value": "Three pipes A, B and C can fill a tank from empty to full in 30 minutes, 20 minutes and 10 minutes respectively. When the tank is empty, all the three pipes are opened. A, B and C discharge chemical solutions P, Q and R respectively. What is the proportion of solution P in the liquid in the tank aft...
[ { "value": "Question: A shipment of 8 TV sets contains 1 black and white sets and 7 color sets. If 2 TV sets are to be chosen at random from this shipment, what is the probability that at least 1 of the 2 sets chosen will be a black and white set?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1/7\\n(B) 1/4\\n(C) 5/14\\n(D) 11/28\\n(E) 13/2...
[ { "value": "If M is the least positive integer that is divisible by every integer from 4 to 12 inclusive, then M/11 is =\\nOptions:\\n(A) 40320\\n(B) 27720\\n(C) 20160\\n(D) 6720\\n(E) 2520 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "The integer should be divisible by: 4,...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. A 21 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) 12\\n(B) 6\\n(C) 88\\n(D) 77\\n(E) 14", "from": "human" }, { "value": "1: 2/5 ...
[ { "value": "Question: 1500 is increased by 20%. Find the final number.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 1500\\n(B) 1800.\\n(C) 1900\\n(D) 1700\\n(E) 1660 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Final number = Initial number + 20%(original number) = 1500 + 20%(1500) = 1500 + 300 = ...
[ { "value": "Student: A scientist was researching into animal behavior in his laboratory. He was very interested in studying the behavior of bears. He travelled a mile to the north and reached the north pole. There he saw a bear. He then followed the bear for an 1 hour to the east with a speed of 2km/hr. After t...
[ { "value": "X can finish a work in 20 days. Y can finish the same work in 16 days. Y worked for 12 days and left the job. how many days does X alone need to finish the remaining work?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 2\\n(B) 3\\n(C) 9\\n(D) 5\\n(E) 8 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { ...
[ { "value": "Use some thinking to answer the following question. If Friday occurred on 21th January 2005. What was the day of the week on 21th January 2004?\\nOptions:\\n(A) Sunday\\n(B) Wednesday\\n(C) Friday\\n(D) Monday\\n(E) Tuesday", "from": "human" }, { "value": "There are 2 odd days in the yea...
[ { "value": "In a race with 30 runners where 5 trophies will be given to the top 9 runners (the trophies are distinct: first place, second place, etc), how many ways can this be done?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 9^5 ways\\n(B) 8^9 ways\\n(C) 7^8 ways\\n(D) 8^7 ways\\n(E) 8^6 ways Stream of consciousness:", "from": "hum...
[ { "value": "Student: If soundharya rows 49 km upstream and 77 km down steam taking 7 hours each, then the speed of the stream\\nOptions:\\n(A) 6 kmph\\n(B) 5 kmph\\n(C) 2 kmph\\n(D) 3 kmph\\n(E) 4 kmph.\nAnother student: Let's say, hmmm...\n", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Speed upstream = 49/7 = 7...
[ { "value": "Question: The speed of a boat in still water is 90kmph and the speed of the current is 20kmph. Find the speed downstream and upstream?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 40, 68 kmph\\n(B) 110, 70 kmph\\n(C) 90, 60 kmph\\n(D) 40, 60 kmph\\n(E) 20, 60 kmph Random thoughts:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "S...
[ { "value": "Some question: Which of the following numbers is divisible by 11?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 4424\\n(B) 2232\\n(C) 1522\\n(D) 8524\\n(E) 9515\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "9515. This is the only option with last two digits divisible by 11 The answer: (E).", "f...
[ { "value": "How many 5 letter combinations can be made from the letters of the word VERMONT if the first letter has to be a vowel and the last letter has to be a consonant, and repetition is allowed?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 3441\\n(B) 3433\\n(C) 3333\\n(D) 3430\\n(E) 3773 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from"...
[ { "value": "If 10 litres of an oil of Rs.50 per litres be mixed with 5 litres of another oil of Rs.68 per litre then what is the rate of mixed oil per litre?\\nOptions:\\n(A) Rs.49.17\\n(B) Rs.51.03\\n(C) Rs.56\\n(D) Rs.55.33\\n(E) None of the above Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:", "from": "hum...
[ { "value": "Some question: Look at this series: 664, 332, 340, 170, ____, 89, ... What number should fill the blank?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 85\\n(B) 97\\n(C) 109\\n(D) 178\\n(E) 112\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Answer: Option D\\nThis is an alternating division and addit...
[ { "value": "Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. The edge of a cube is 3a cm. Find its surface?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 64a2 cm2\\n(B) 54a2 cm2\\n(C) 84a2 cm2\\n(D) 24a2 cm2\\n(E) 34a2 cm2", "from": "human" }, { "value": "6a2 = 6 * 3a * 3a = 54a2\nThe answer: (B).",...
[ { "value": "A box contains nine bulbs out of which 4 are defective. If four bulbs are chosen at random, find the probability that all the four bulbs are defective.\\nOptions:\\n(A) 62/63\\n(B) 125/126\\n(C) 1/63\\n(D) 1/42\\n(E) 1/126 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:", "from": "human" }, { ...
[ { "value": "X can finish a work in 36 days. Y can finish the same work in 24 days. Y worked for 12 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) 17\\n(E) 18 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "huma...
[ { "value": "Some question: Express 35 mps in kmph?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 122\\n(B) 188\\n(C) 126\\n(D) 140\\n(E) 124\nSome stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "35 * 18/5 = 126 kmph The answer: (C).", "from": "gpt" } ]
[ { "value": "A shopkeeper sells his goods at cost price but uses a weight of 800 gm instead of kilogram weight. What is his profit percentage?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 25%\\n(B) 18%\\n(C) 20%\\n(D) 40%\\n(E) 45% Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "100(1000-800)/800 = 25%\\nProf...
[ { "value": "The purchase price of an article is $48. In order to include 20% of cost for overhead and to provide $12 of net profit, the markup should be\\nOptions:\\n(A) 15%\\n(B) 25%\\n(C) 35%\\n(D) 40%\\n(E) 45% Stream of consciousness:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "Cost price of article = 48$\...
[ { "value": "A class consists of 100 students, 30 of them are girls and 70 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) 3/125\\n(B) 1/59\\n(C) 1/56\\n(D) 1/54\\n(E) 1/53 Think first, then make a deci...
[ { "value": "The compound ratio of 2/5, 6/7, 1/3 and 1/8 is given by?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 7/98\\n(B) 1/70\\n(C) 1/98\\n(D) 1/96\\n(E) 1/68 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:", "from": "human" }, { "value": "2/5 * 6/7 * 1/3 * 1/8 = 12/840 = 1/70\nThus, the answer is (B).", "from": "...
[ { "value": "Question: There are 15 balls in a jar. You take out 3 blue balls without putting them back inside, and now the probability of pulling out a blue ball is 1/3. How many blue balls were there in the beginning?\\nOptions:\\n(A) 12.\\n(B) 9.\\n(C) 8.\\n(D) 7.\\n(E) 6. Let's think first. Some random reaso...