[User]
Some question: If 10 % of an electricity bill is deducted, 45 is still to be paid. How much was the bill?\nOptions:\n(A) 50\n(B) 60\n(C) 55\n(D) 70\n(E) None of these
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] Let the bill be x. Then\n90% of x = 45\n⇒ x = 45×100/90 = 50 The answer: (A).


[User] Q: Four of the following five parts lettered a, b, c, d and e are exactly equal. Which of the following is not equal to the other four?\nOptions:\n(A) 24(2)  – 12(2)  + 112 ÷ 14\n(B) 17 × 12 + 59 × 4\n(C) 15 × 28 + 20\n(D) 27 × 16 + 56 ÷ 8\n(E) 185 × 6 ÷ 2 – 23 × 5 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
Other parts are equal to 440.
Therefore, the answer is (D).


[User] In what time will a railway train 65 m long moving at the rate of 32 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 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] T = 65/32 * 18/5 = 7 sec So, the answer is (E).


[User] Q: If 100!/30^n is an integer, which of the following is the greatest possible value of n?\nOptions:\n(A) 28\n(B) 24\n(C) 20\n(D) 15\n(E) 10 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
30^n = 2^n * 3^n * 5^n\n100! has 97 2's, 48 3's and 24 5's\nSince each of 2, 3 and 5 is required to form 30 and there are only 24 5's there can only be 24 30's in 100!
Therefore, the answer is (B).


[User] Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. The average age of applicants for a new job is 30, 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 applicants' ages are integers and that the endpoints of the range are included, what is the maximum number of different ages of the applicants?\nOptions:\n(A) 8\n(B) 16\n(C) 17\n(D) 18\n(E) 34

[Assistant]
Minimum age = Average - 1 Standard deviation = 30 - 8 = 22\nMaximum age = average + 1 Standard deviation = 30+ 8 = 38\nMaximum number of different ages of the applicants = 38 - 22 + 1 = 17
The answer: (C).


[User] How much is 65% of 40 is greater than 4/5 of 25?\nOptions:\n(A) 29\n(B) 776\n(C) 66\n(D) 12\n(E) 6 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:

[Assistant]
(65/100) * 40 – (4/5) * 25\n26 - 20 = 6
Thus, the answer is (E).


[User] A train 360 m long is running at a speed of 45 km/hr. In what time will it pass a bridge 240 m long?\nOptions:\n(A) 40 sec\n(B) 42 sec\n(C) 45 sec\n(D) 48 sec\n(E) 50 sec Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] Speed = 45 * 5/18 = 25/2 m/sec\nTotal distance covered = 360 + 240 = 600 m\nRequired time = 600 * 2/25 = 48 sec So, the answer is (D).


[User] Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. For every order, a certain mail-order company charges a shipping fee of $3 plus an additional $2 if the value of the order is over $50 but not over $100 or an additional $3 if the value of the order is over $100. How much greater are the total shipping fees for 2 orders of $75 each than the total shipping fee for 2 order of $250 ?\nOptions:\n(A)  $1\n(B)  $2\n(C)  $3\n(D)  $4\n(E)  $5

[Assistant]
Total cost involved for each 75 $ shipment: 3+2 = 5 $. Thus, for two such orders = 10$\nTotal cost involved for a 250$ shipment: 3+3 = 6$. Thus, for two such orders = 12$\nThe difference = 2$.
The final answer: (B).


[User] Find the amount on Rs.8000 in 9 months at 20% per annum, if the interest being compounded quarterly?\nOptions:\n(A) Rs.1261\n(B) Rs.9261\n(C) Rs.9621\n(D) Rs.9162\n(E) Rs.9164 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] A = 8000(21/20)3 = 9261 So the answer is (B).


[User] Q: The speed of a boat in still water is 30kmph and the speed of the current is 20kmph. Find the speed downstream and upstream?\nOptions:\n(A) kmph\n(B) kmph\n(C) kmph\n(D) kmph\n(E) kmph Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
Speed downstream = 30+ 20 = 50 kmph\nSpeed upstream = 30 - 20 = 10 kmph
Therefore, the answer is (B).


[User] A man rows his boat 78 km downstream and 56 km upstream, taking 4 hours each time. Find the speed of the stream?\nOptions:\n(A) 6\n(B) 5\n(C) 7\n(D) 8\n(E) 3 Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
Speed downstream = d/t = 78/(4) = 20 kmph\nSpeed upstream = d/t = 56/(4) = 14 kmph\nThe speed of the stream = (20 - 14)/2 = 3 kmph
Thus, the answer is (E).


[User] Which of the following is not a leap year ?\nOptions:\n(A) 700\n(B) 800\n(C) 900\n(D) 1000\n(E) 1200 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] The century divisible by 400 is So, the answer is (A).


[User] Q: A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 18 sec. What is the length of the train?\nOptions:\n(A) 118\n(B) 150\n(C) 300\n(D) 258\n(E) 191 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
Speed = 60 * 5/18 = 50/3 m/sec\nLength of the train = speed * time = 50/3 * 18 = 300 m
Therefore, the answer is (C).


[User]
Some question: If the given two numbers are respectively 7% and 14% of a third number, then what percentage is the first of the second ?\nOptions:\n(A) 20%\n(B) 25%\n(C) 18%\n(D) 50%\n(E) none of these
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] Here, l = 7 and m = 14\nTherefore, first number = l/m x 100% of second number = 7/14 x 100% of second number = 50% of second number The answer: (D).


[User] A car finishes a journey in five hours at the speed of 100 km/hr. If the same distance is to be covered in two hours how much more speed does the car have to gain?\nOptions:\n(A) 8 km/hr\n(B) 10 km/hr\n(C) 150 km/hr\n(D) 16 km/hr\n(E) None of these Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
Distance covered by the car = 100 × 5 = 500 km\n\ Speed = 500⁄2 = 250 km/hr\n\ Speed gain = 250 – 100 = 150 km/hr
So, the answer is (C).


[User] Q: In digging a hole 10 m * 10 m * 100 m the volumes of the sand extracted will be?\nOptions:\n(A) 100 cu.m\n(B) 1000 cu.m\n(C) 10000 cu.m\n(D) 2000 cu.m\n(E) 4000 cu.m Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
10 * 10 * 100 = 10000
Therefore, the answer is (C).


[User]
Some question: How many seconds will a train 130 meters long take to cross a bridge 150 meters long if the speed of the train is 36 kmph?\nOptions:\n(A) 28 sec\n(B) 23 sec\n(C) 24 sec\n(D) 25 sec\n(E) 26 sec
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] D = 130 + 150 = 280\nS = 36 * 5/18 = 10 mps\nT = 280/10 = 28 sec The answer: (A).


[User] Q: Two trains are moving at 50 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) 7 1/2 sec\n(B) 7 1/7 sec\n(C) 7 8/2 sec\n(D) 7 1/9 sec\n(E) 7 2/2 sec Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
70 + 50 = 120 * 5/18 = 100/3 mps\nD = 150 + 100 = 250 m\nT = 250 * 3/100 = 15/2 = 7 1/2 sec
Therefore, the answer is (D).


[User]
Some question: The average of 10 numbers is calculated as 5. It is discovered later on that while calculating the average, one number namely 36 was wrongly read as 26. The correct average is?\nOptions:\n(A) 2\n(B) 3\n(C) 4\n(D) 5\n(E) 6
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] 10 * 5 + 36 – 26 = 60/10 = 6 The answer: (E).


[User] A Train requires 10 seconds to pass a pole while it requires 35 seconds to cross a stationary train which is 500 mtrs long. Find the speed of the train.\nOptions:\n(A) 68 kmph\n(B) 70 kmph\n(C) 72 kmph\n(D) 60 kmph\n(E) 50 kmph Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
In 10s the train crosses the pole and in 35 sec the train crosses one more stationary train\nIn 25 sec the train travels a distance of 500 mtrs\nSpeed = 500/25 = 20 m/s = 20 (3600/1000) = 20 * 18/5 = 72 kmph
Thus, the answer is (C).


[User] In a school of 850 boys, 44% of Muslims, 14% Hindus, 10% Sikhs and the remaining of other communities. How many belonged to the other communities?\nOptions:\n(A) A) 125\n(B) B) 627\n(C) C) 153\n(D) D) 721\n(E) E) 272 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] 44 + 14 + 10 = 68%\n100 – 68 = 32%\n850 * 32/100 = 272 So the answer is (E).


[User] For integers U and V, when U is divided by V, the remainder is even. Which of the following must be true?\nOptions:\n(A) U is odd\n(B) At least one of U and V is odd\n(C) The sum U + V is odd\n(D) U and V share no common factors other than 1\n(E) UV is odd. Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] At least one of U and V is odd So the answer is (B).


[User] Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Lisa's grade was 75th percentile of the 40 grades for her class. Of the 50 grades from another class, 8 were higher than Lisa's, and the rest were lower. If no other grade was the same as Lisa's grade, then Lisa's grade was what percentile of the grades of the two classes of two classes combined?\nOptions:\n(A) 62nd\n(B) 74th\n(C) 80th\n(D) 87th\n(E) 92nd

[Assistant]
62nd/74th/80th/87th/92nd
The final answer: (C).


[User] he population of a city is 120,000. If it increases at the rate of 6% per annum, then what will be its population 2 years hence?\nOptions:\n(A) 137787\n(B) 134832\n(C) 139776\n(D) 139728\n(E) 139718 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
Population after n years = P [1 + (R/100)]2\nPopulation after 2 years = 120000 * [1 + 6/100]2 = (120000 x 53/50 x 53/50) = 134832
So, the answer is (B).


[User] In a school of 300 boys, 44% of Muslims, 28% Hindus, 10% Sikhs and the remaining of other communities. How many belonged to the other communities?\nOptions:\n(A) 54\n(B) 63\n(C) 70\n(D) 42\n(E) 31 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant]
44 + 28 + 10 = 82%\n100 – 82 = 18%\n300 * 18/100 = 54
The final answer: (A).


[User] Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. Three people took GMAT practice tests in which the minimum and maximum possible scores are 200 and 800, respectively. They each took a test 3 times, and no one scored below 400 or over 700. If the individual ranges of the three people's scores in those 3 practice tests were 40, 70 and 100, what is the difference between the maximum and minimum possible ranges of all their scores put together.\nOptions:\n(A) 70\n(B) 80\n(C) 100\n(D) 140\n(E) 200

[Assistant]
According to the information in the question the maximum range would be between 400 and 700(300). The minimum range would be the greatest range for any one individual, which is listed in the problem as 100. So the difference between these would be 300-100 or 200.
The answer: (E).


[User] A pharmaceutical company received $5 million in royalties on the first $40 million in sales of and then $9 million in royalties on the next $210million in sales. By approximately what percentage did the ratio of royalties to sales decrease from the first $40 million in sales to the next $210 million in sales?\nOptions:\n(A) 8%\n(B) 15%\n(C) 45%\n(D) 52%\n(E) 66% Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] (9/210)/(5/40) = 12/35 = 34% it means that 9/210 represents only 34%. Therefore a decrease of 66%. So, the answer is (E).


[User] Maxwell leaves his home and walks toward Brad's house at the same time that Brad leaves his home and runs toward Maxwell's house. If the distance between their homes is 50 kilometers, Maxwell's walking speed is 4 km/h, and Brad's running speed is 6 km/h. What is the distance traveled by Maxwell when they meet in the middle?\nOptions:\n(A) 16\n(B) 18\n(C) 20\n(D) 24\n(E) 30 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] Distance between Maxwell's and Brad's home = 50 km\nMaxwell's speed = 4 km/h\nBrad's speed = 6 km/h\nRelative speed of approach = 10 km/h\nTime = 50/ 10 = 5 hours\nDistance traveled by Maxwell when they meet in the middle = 4*5 = 20 km So the answer is (C).


[User]
Student: Some persons can do a piece of work in 12 days. Two times the number of these people will do half of that work in?\nOptions:\n(A) 3\n(B) 4\n(C) 5\n(D) 6\n(E) 8.
Another student: Let's say, hmmm...

[Assistant] 12/ (2 * 2) = 3 days Final answer: (A).


[User] Three pipes A, B and C can fill a tank from empty to full in 20 minutes, 20 minutes and 30 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 R in the liquid in the tank after 3 minutes?\nOptions:\n(A) 1/2\n(B) 1/5\n(C) 1/3\n(D) 1/4\n(E) 1/6 Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
Part filled by (A + B + C) in 3 minutes = 3(1/20 + 1/20 + 1/30) = 6/15\nPart filled by C in 3 minutes = 3/30\nRequired ratio = 3/30 * 15/6 = 1/4
Thus, the answer is (D).


[User] Scott's average (arithmetic mean) golf score on his first four rounds was 58.What score does he need on his fifth round to drop his average score by 2 points?\nOptions:\n(A) 48\n(B) 72\n(C) 78\n(D) 88\n(E) 312 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:

[Assistant] Average score for first 4 rounds = 58\nAverage score after 5 rounds = 56\nScore Scott needs on his 5th round to drop average score by 2 points = 58 - (2*5) = 48 The answer: (A).


[User] If x, y, and z are positive integers such that x is a factor of y and y is a factor of z, which of the following is NOT necessarily an integer?\nOptions:\n(A) (x + y) /z\n(B) (y + z) /x\n(C) yz/x\n(D) (2y + 3z) /x\n(E) (xy + z) /y Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant]
As per the question, let x = 2, y = 6, and z = 12. Plugging these into the answer choices, only A does not yield an integer.
The final answer: (A).


[User] The length of a rectangle is increased by 25% and its breadth is decreased by 15%. What is the effect on its area?\nOptions:\n(A) 1288\n(B) 1299\n(C) 10625\n(D) 10000\n(E) 2887 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant]
100 * 100 = 10000\n125 * 85 = 10625
The final answer: (C).


[User] Look at this series: 53, 53, 46, 46, 39, 39, ... What number should come next?\nOptions:\n(A) A) 12\n(B) B) 14\n(C) C) 27\n(D) D) 32\n(E) E) 86 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:

[Assistant]
In this series, each number is repeated, then 7 is subtracted to arrive at the next number.
Thus, the answer is (D).


[User] Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. What is the are of an equilateral triangle of side 20 cm?\nOptions:\n(A) 64√5\n(B) 64√9\n(C) 64√4\n(D) 64√3\n(E) 100√3

[Assistant]
Area of an equilateral triangle = √3/4 S2\nIf S = 20, Area of triangle = √3/4 * 20 * 20 = 100√3 cm2;
The final answer: (E).


[User] Question: A women purchased 3 towels @ Rs.100 each, 5 towels @ Rs.150 each and two towels at a certain rate which is now slipped off from his memory. But she remembers that the average price of the towels was Rs.145. Find the unknown rate of two towels?\nOptions:\n(A) A) 400\n(B) B) 450\n(C) C) 500\n(D) D) 550\n(E) E) 600 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:

[Assistant] 10 * 145 = 1450\n3 * 100 + 5 * 150 = 1050\n1450 – 1050 = 400 The final answer: (A).


[User] Q: In how many different ways can the letters of the word "FAME" be rearrangement?\nOptions:\n(A) 26\n(B) 24\n(C) 28\n(D) 12\n(E) 30 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
Option 'B'\nThe total number of arrangements is\n4P4 = 4! = 24
Therefore, the answer is (B).


[User] Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. 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 3.5 km long?\nOptions:\n(A) 4\n(B) 3\n(C) 5\n(D) 7\n(E) 9

[Assistant]
D = 25 * 60 + 3500 = 5000 m\nT = 5000/60 * 18/5 = 300 sec = 5 mins
The final answer: (C).


[User] Find the odd man out\n445, 221, 109, 46, 25, 11, 4\nOptions:\n(A) 221\n(B) 109\n(C) 46\n(D) 25\n(E) 21 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:

[Assistant]
4*2+3 = 11\n11*2+3 = 25\n25*2+3 = 53\n53*2+3 = 109\n109*2+3 = 221\n221*2+3 = 445
Thus, the answer is (C).


[User] How much is 40% of 60 is greater than 4/5 of 25?\nOptions:\n(A) 2\n(B) 5\n(C) 12\n(D) 8\n(E) 4 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] (40/100) * 60 â€“ (4/5) * 25\n24 - 20 = 4 So, the answer is (E).


[User] Resident of town X participated in a survey to determine the number of hours per week each resident spent watching television. The distribution of the results of the survey had a mean of 21 hours and std deviation of 2 hrs. The number of hours that pat, a resident of town X, watched television last week was between 1 and 2 standard deviation below the mean. Which of the following could be the number of hours that Pat watched television last week?\nOptions:\n(A) 30\n(B) 20\n(C) 18\n(D) 22\n(E) 6 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] 21-12 < no of hrs < 21-2\n9< no of hrs < 19. So the answer is (C).


[User] Question: Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?\nOptions:\n(A) 20\n(B) 22\n(C) 25\n(D) 24\n(E) 26 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:

[Assistant] This is an alternating number subtraction series. First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on. The final answer: (B).


[User] Question: There are 4 magazines lying on a table; 2 are fashion magazines and the other 2 are sports magzines. If 1 magazines are to be selected at random from the 8 magazines, what is the probability that at least one of the fashion magazine will be selected?\nOptions:\n(A) 1\n(B) 1/2\n(C) 1/4\n(D) 1/6\n(E) 1/8 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:

[Assistant] 1- (2c1/4c1) = 1-1/2 = 1/2 The final answer: (B).


[User] Question: Express 30 mps in kmph?\nOptions:\n(A) 122\n(B) 108\n(C) 110\n(D) 150\n(E) 100 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:

[Assistant] 30 * 18/5 = 108 kmph The final answer: (B).


[User] Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Which oif the following is a prime number?\nOptions:\n(A) 45\n(B) 39\n(C) 27\n(D) 33\n(E) 31

[Assistant]
Clearly, 31 is a prime number. So choice E is correct.
The final answer: (E).


[User] Question: What will come in place of the x in the following Number series? 11, 14, 19, 22, 27, 30, 35, x\nOptions:\n(A) 29\n(B) 31\n(C) 23\n(D) 35\n(E) 38 Random thoughts:

[Assistant] The pattern is + 3, + 5, + 3, + 5, …………\nSo the missing term is = 35 + 3 = 38. The final answer: (E).


[User] The average of Suresh’s marks in English and History is 55. His average of marks in English and Science is 65. What is the difference between the marks which he obtained in History and Science?\nOptions:\n(A) 40\n(B) 60\n(C) 20\n(D) Data inadequate\n(E) None of the above Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] E + H = (55 × 2) = 110;\nE + S = (65 × 2) = 130\n∴ Reqd difference = 130 – 110 = 20 So, the answer is (C).


[User]
Student: The speed of a boat in upstream is 100 kmph and the speed of the boat downstream is 130 kmph. Find the speed of the boat in still water and the speed of the stream?\nOptions:\n(A) 170, 10 kmph\n(B) 35, 27 kmph\n(C) 50, 60 kmph\n(D) 115, 15 kmph\n(E) 45, 65 kmph.
Another student: Let's say, hmmm...

[Assistant] Speed of the boat in still water = (100+130)/2 = 115 kmph. Speed of the stream = (100-130)/2 = 15 kmph Final answer: (D).


[User] A train 140 m long, running with a speed of 63 km/hr will pass a tree in?\nOptions:\n(A) 15 sec\n(B) 16 sec\n(C) 18 sec\n(D) 11 sec\n(E) 8 sec Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] Speed = 63 * 5/18 = 35/2 m/sec\nTime taken = 140 * 2/35 = 8 sec So the answer is (E).


[User] A light has a rating of 60 watts, it is replaced with a new light that has 12% higher wattage. How many watts does the new light have?\nOptions:\n(A) 105\n(B) 67\n(C) 80\n(D) 60\n(E) 100 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant]
Final number = Initial number + 12%(original number) = 60 + 12%(60) = 60 + 7 = 67
The final answer: (B).


[User] Question: A train 495 m long is running at a speed of 63 km/hr. In what time will it pass a bridge 240 m long?\nOptions:\n(A) 39\n(B) 40\n(C) 41\n(D) 42\n(E) 43 Random thoughts:

[Assistant] Speed = 63 * 5/18 = 35/2 m/sec\nTotal distance covered = 495 +240 = 735 m\nRequired time = 700 * 2/35 = 42 sec The final answer: (D).


[User]
Some question: The measure of the side of a square is doubled. If x represents the perimeter of the original square, what is the value of the new perimeter?\nOptions:\n(A) 2x\n(B) 4x\n(C) 9x\n(D) 12x\n(E) 27x
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] Original perimeter = x\nHence original side = x/4\nNew side = 2x/4\nNew perimeter = 4*2x/4 = 2x The answer: (A).


[User] Use some thinking to answer the following question. A number when divided by 221 gives a remainder 43, what remainder will be obtained by dividing the same number 17?\nOptions:\n(A) 9\n(B) 11\n(C) 15\n(D) 5\n(E) 20

[Assistant] 221 + 43 = 264/17 = 9 So the final answer is (A).


[User] If the given two numbers are respectively 5% and 25% of a third number, then what percentage is the first of the second ?\nOptions:\n(A) 20%\n(B) 25%\n(C) 18%\n(D) 30%\n(E) none of these Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] Here, l = 5 and m = 25\nTherefore, first number = l/m x 100% of second number = 5/25 x 100% of second number = 20% of second number So the answer is (A).


[User] Use some thinking to answer the following question. If P(A) = 6/17, P(B) = 5/17, and P(A ∪ B) = 4/17 Find P(B|A)?\nOptions:\n(A) 2/3\n(B) 3/5\n(C) 2/7\n(D) 3/7\n(E) 4/9

[Assistant] P(B|A) = P(A ∪ B)/P(A)\nP(B|A) = (4/17)/(6/17) = 4/6 = 2/3. So the final answer is (A).


[User] Q: 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 1.2 km long?\nOptions:\n(A) 2 mins 14 sec\n(B) 2 mins 34 sec\n(C) 162 sec\n(D) 244 sec\n(E) 2 mins 44 sec Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
D = 25 * 60 + 1200 = 2700 m\nT = 2700/60 * 18/5 = 162 se
Therefore, the answer is (C).


[User] Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. A pharmaceutical company received $3 million in royalties on the first $30 million in sales of and then $9 million in royalties on the next $120 million in sales. By approximately what percentage did the ratio of royalties to sales decrease from the first $30 million in sales to the next $120 million in sales?\nOptions:\n(A) 8%\n(B) 15%\n(C) 25%\n(D) 52%\n(E) 56%

[Assistant]
(9/120)/(3/30) = 3/4 = 75% it means that 9/120 represents only 75%. Therefore a decrease of 25%.
The final answer: (C).


[User] Q: 100 white and black tiles will be used to form a 20x20 square pattern. If there must be at least one black tile in every row and at least one white tile in every column, what is the maximum difference between the number of black and white tiles that can be used?\nOptions:\n(A) 75\n(B) 70\n(C) 85\n(D) 90\n(E) 95 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
Answer = B\nPlease refer diagram below\n90 - 20 = 70
Therefore, the answer is (B).


[User] In the "Big-Reds" parking lot there are 56 vehicles, 18 of them are buses and the rest are private cars. The color of 32 vehicles is red, from which 17 are buses. How many private cars can be found in the parking lot, which are not colored red?\nOptions:\n(A) 1.\n(B) 15\n(C) 17\n(D) 20\n(E) 23 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:

[Assistant] Total Vehicles = 56\nBuses = 18\nPrivate Cars = 38\nTotal red vehicles = 32\nTotal red buses = 17\nTotal Red cars = 15\nTotal cars that are not red = 38 - 15 = 23 The answer: (E).


[User] There are 9 fictions and 6 non-fictions. How many cases are there such that 2 fictions and 2 non-fictions are selected from them?\nOptions:\n(A) 90\n(B) 120\n(C) 540\n(D) 180\n(E) 200 Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
Number of ways of selecting 2 fiction books = 9C2\nNumber of ways of selecting 2 non fiction books = 6C2\n9C2 * 6C2 = 36 * 15 = 540
Thus, the answer is (C).


[User] Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. There are 8 books in a shelf that consist of 2 paperback books and 6 hardback books. If 3 books are selected at random without replacement, how many different combinations are there that at least one paperback book is selected?\nOptions:\n(A) 36\n(B) 45\n(C) 50\n(D) 55\n(E) 60

[Assistant]
8C3 [Select any four] - 6C3 [Select all hard backs] = 36.
The answer: (A).


[User] Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. A motorcyclist goes from Bombay to Pune, a distance of 224 kms at an average of 32 kmph speed. Another man starts from Bombay by car 2 ½ hours after the first, and reaches Pune ½ hour earlier. What is the ratio of the speed of the motorcycle and the car?\nOptions:\n(A) 1:2\n(B) 1:5\n(C) 4:7\n(D) 1:1\n(E) 1:8

[Assistant]
T = 224/32 = 7 h\nT = 7 - 3 = 4\nTime Ratio = 7:4\nSpeed Ratio = 4:7
The answer: (C).


[User]
Student: A faucet, partially on, fills a bucket with water at a rate of r buckets per minute. If the faucet is turned up it will fill the same bucket at a rate r + 2 buckets per minute, and the same bucket would fill in 2/3 minute less. What is the value of r?\nOptions:\n(A) 5\n(B) 4\n(C) 3\n(D) 2\n(E) 1.
Another student: Let's say, hmmm...

[Assistant] Equation: 1/r = 1/(r + 2) + 2/3\nPlug options into the equation:\nE fits: 1/1 = 1/(1 + 2) + 2/3 Final answer: (E).


[User] Question: 189. The inside dimensions of a rectangular wooden box\nare 2 inches by 4 inches by 6 inches. A cylindrical\ncanister is to be placed inside the box so that it stands\nupright when the closed box rests on one of its six\nfaces. Of all such canisters that could be used, what is\nthe radius, in inches, of the one that has maximum\nvolume?\nOptions:\n(A)  2\n(B)  4\n(C)  5\n(D)  6\n(E)  8 Random thoughts:

[Assistant] Since the radius is squared, the biggest volume cylinder will have the biggest possible radius. To achieve that, let the smaller dimension of the rectangular box be the height. So, it will have 6x4 width x length. The biggest cylinder must fit both dimensions, so it must have at most a diameter of 4, so the radius will be 2. The final answer: (A).


[User] Question: The length of a rectangle is increased by 35% and its breadth is decreased by 20%. What is the effect on its area?\nOptions:\n(A) 10800\n(B) 1299\n(C) 1000\n(D) 10000\n(E) 2887 Random thoughts:

[Assistant] 100 * 100 = 10000\n135 * 80 = 10800 The final answer: (A).


[User] If x is an odd integer, which of the following is an even integer?\nOptions:\n(A) 2x-x\n(B) x+1\n(C) 2x+3\n(D) x^3\n(E) 3x+2x Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
Plug in an odd integer; in this case 3\n(2*3)-3 = 3 Odd\n3+1 = 4 Even\n(2*3)+3 = 9 Odd\n3^3 = 27 Odd\n(3*3)+(2*3) = 9 + 6 = 15 Odd
Thus, the answer is (B).


[User] Question: Working alone, Printers X, Y, and Z can do a certain printing job, consisting of a large number of pages, in 12, 16, and 18 hours, respectively. What is the ratio of the time it takes Printer X to do the job, working alone at its rate, to the time it takes Printers Y and Z to do the job, working together at their individual rates?\nOptions:\n(A)  4/11\n(B)  1/2\n(C)  15/22\n(D)  144/17\n(E)  11/4 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:

[Assistant] P1 takes 12 hrs\nRate for P2P3 together = 1/16 + 1/18 = 17/144\nTherefore they take 144/17\nRatio = 144/17 = The final answer: (D).


[User]
Some question: A no.when divided by 242 gives a remainder 100, what remainder will be obtainedby dividingthe same no.18?\nOptions:\n(A) 15\n(B) 16\n(C) 17\n(D) 18\n(E) 19
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] 242 + 100 = 342/18 = 19 (Remainder) The answer: (E).


[User] Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. The average age of a family of 6 members is 22 years.If the age of the youngest member is 7 years,what was the average age of the family at the birth of the youngest member?\nOptions:\n(A) 15\n(B) 18\n(C) 21\n(D) 12\n(E) 19

[Assistant]
Present age of total members = 6 X 22 = 132\n7 yrs back their ages were = 6 x 7 = 42\nAges at the birth of youngest member = 132 - 42 = 90\nTherefore, avg age at the birth of youngest member = 90/6 = 15.
The answer: (A).


[User] A bullet train 140 m long is running at 60 kmph. In how much time will it pass a platform 160 m long?\nOptions:\n(A) 34 Seconds\n(B) 18 Seconds\n(C) 41 Seconds\n(D) 24 Seconds\n(E) 29 Seconds Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
Distance travelled = 140 + 160m = 300m\nSpeed = 60 * 5/8 = 50/3m\nTime = 300 * 3/50 = 18 Seconds
So, the answer is (B).


[User] On 8th Feb, 1995 it was Wednesday. The day of the week on 8th Feb, 1994 was\nOptions:\n(A) wednesday\n(B) Tuesday\n(C) Thursday\n(D) Friday\n(E) None Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
1994 being an ordinary year, it has 1 odd day. So, the day on 8th Feb, 1995 is one day beyond the day on 8th Feb, 1994. But, 8th Feb, 1995 was Wednesday. 8th Feb, 1994 was Tuesday.
So, the answer is (B).


[User] 110 is increased by 50%. Find the final number.\nOptions:\n(A) 100\n(B) 110\n(C) 150\n(D) 155\n(E) 165 Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
Final number = Initial number + 50%(original number) = 110 + 50%(110) = 110 + 55 = 165.
Thus, the answer is (E).


[User]
Student: The smallest number which when subtracted from the sum of squares of 11 and 13 gives a perfect square is\nOptions:\n(A) 1\n(B) 4\n(C) 5\n(D) 9\n(E) 8.
Another student: Let's say, hmmm...

[Assistant] 11^2 + 13^2 = 121 + 169 = 290\n290 - 1 = 289 = 17^2\n1 must be subtracted to give a perfect square. Final answer: (A).


[User] Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. A train 350 m long, running with a speed of 63 km/hr will pass a tree in?\nOptions:\n(A) 22 sec\n(B) 16 sec\n(C) 17 sec\n(D) 88 sec\n(E) 20 sec

[Assistant]
Speed = 63 * 5/18 = 35/2 m/sec\nTime taken = 350 * 2/35 = 20 sec
The answer: (E).


[User] Divide Rs.32000 in the ratio 3:9?\nOptions:\n(A) 12000, 20000\n(B) 12000, 200098\n(C) 12000, 20007\n(D) 12000, 20006\n(E) 8000, 24000 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:

[Assistant] 3/12 * 32000 = 8000\n9/12 * 32000 = 24000 The answer: (E).


[User] Question: Calculate the speed of a boat in still water (in km/hr) if in one hour, the boat goes 13 km/hr downstream and 10 km/hr upstream.\nOptions:\n(A) 3 kmph\n(B) 9 kmph\n(C) 4 kmph\n(D) 8 kmph\n(E) 6 kmph Let's think first. Some random reasoning:

[Assistant] Speed in still water = (13 + 5)1/2 kmph = 9 kmph. The final answer: (B).


[User] Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. How many Numbers can be formed with digits 2,4,6,8 without repetition?\nOptions:\n(A) 124\n(B) 256\n(C) 64\n(D) 84\n(E) 94

[Assistant]
Number of one digit numbers = 4\nNumber of two digit numbers = 4 P 2 = 12\nNumber of Three digit numbers = 4 P 3 = 24\nNumber of four digit numbers = 4 P 4 = 24\nSo, total = 24 + 24 + 12 + 4 = 64
The final answer: (C).


[User] The inverse ratio of 6: 2: 1 is?\nOptions:\n(A) 2:3:7\n(B) 2:3:9\n(C) 2:3:2\n(D) 1:3:6\n(E) 2:3:1 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] 1/6: 1/2: 1/1 = 1:3:6 So the answer is (D).


[User] Five coins are tossed simultaneously. In how many of the outcomes will the third coin turn up a head?\nOptions:\n(A) 2^4\n(B) 2^10\n(C) 3 * 2^8\n(D) 3 * 2^9\n(E) 3 * 2^10 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:

[Assistant]
Fix the third coin as H. The remaining 4 coins have 2^4 outcomes.
Thus, the answer is (A).


[User] Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. Two trains are traveling on parallel tracks in the same direction. The faster train travels at 130 miles per hour, while the slower train travels at 100 miles per hour. At 2 o’clock the faster train is 5 miles behind the slower one. How far apart are the two trains at 5 o'clock?\nOptions:\n(A) 60 miles\n(B) 80 miles\n(C) 90 miles\n(D) 120 miles\n(E) 85 miles

[Assistant]
Answer = E. 85 miles\nRelational speed = 130 - 100 = 30 miles per hour\nIn 3 hours, difference = 30 * 3 = 90 miles\nFast train trailing 5 miles, so effective difference = 90 - 5 = 85 miles
The final answer: (E).


[User] A motorcyclist goes from Bombay to Delhi, a distance of 200 kms at an average of 50 kmph speed. Another man starts from Bombay by car 2 Â½ hours after the first, and reaches Delhi Â½ hour earlier. What is the ratio of the speed of the motorcycle and the car?\nOptions:\n(A) 1:2\n(B) 1:7\n(C) 1:9\n(D) 1:4\n(E) 1:1 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] T = 200/50 = 4 h\nT = 4 - 3 = 1\nTime Ratio = 4:1\nSpeed Ratio = 1:4 So the answer is (D).


[User] Question: The average of first six prime numbers greater than 20 is?\nOptions:\n(A) 10\n(B) 20\n(C) 30\n(D) 40\n(E) 34 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:

[Assistant] 23 + 29 + 31 + 37 + 41 + 43 = 204/6 = 34 The final answer: (E).


[User] A train running at the speed of 90 km/hr crosses a pole in 9 seconds. Find the length of the train.\nOptions:\n(A) 225 meter\n(B) 200 meter\n(C) 250 meter\n(D) 210 meter\n(E) 230 meter Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
Speed = 90*(5/18) m/sec = 25 m/sec\nLength of Train (Distance) = Speed * Time\n(25) * 9 = 225 meter
So, the answer is (A).


[User] A family with 1 mother, 1 father, and 2 children sit in a car with 2 front seats and 3 back seats. If the mother drives with a child in the front, and the father sits in the back center seat with the other two children on either side of him, how many seating arrangements are possible?\nOptions:\n(A)  2\n(B)  4\n(C)  6\n(D)  8\n(E)  10 Hmmm, my stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] Mother has a fixed place and father, so there are 2! ways to arrange the children, hence So, the answer is (A).


[User] 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, 5 transportation stocks, and 3 utility stocks, how many different combinations of 7 stocks are possible?\n--\nOptions:\n(A) 12\n(B) 19\n(C) 60\n(D) 180\n(E) 720 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:

[Assistant] 4C3 * 5C2 * 3C2 = 4*60*3 = 720. The answer: (E).


[User] A can do a work in 9 days and B can do the same work in 18 days. If they work together, in how many days will they complete the work?\nOptions:\n(A) 6 days\n(B) 7 days\n(C) 5 days\n(D) 3 days\n(E) 2 days Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant]
One day's work of A and B = 1/9 + 1/8 = (2+1)/18 = 1/6 So, the time taken to complete the work is 6 days.
The final answer: (A).


[User]
Some question: If a and b are unique prime integers, which of the following must be odd?\nOptions:\n(A) a−b\n(B) 2a+2b\n(C) 2a−2b\n(D) 2a / 2b\n(E) ab^2
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] Any number multiplied by 2 has to be an even number. hence The answer: (A).


[User] In filling a room with gas 100 m * 10 m * 10 m the volumes of gas will be?\nOptions:\n(A) 100 cu.m\n(B) 1000 cu.m\n(C) 10000 cu.m\n(D) 100000 cu.m\n(E) 10000000 cu.m OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:

[Assistant] 100 * 10 * 10 = 10000 The answer: (C).


[User]
Some question: In a division sum, the remainder is 8 and the divisor is 3 times the quotient and is obtained by adding 3 to the thrice of the remainder. The dividend is:\nOptions:\n(A) 200\n(B) 251\n(C) 250\n(D) 262\n(E) 254
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] Diver = (8*3)+3 = 27\n3* Quotient = 27\nQuotient = 9\nDividend = (Divisor * Quotient) + Remainder\nDividend = (27 * 9) + 8 = 251 The answer: (B).


[User] Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. In the Biotechnology class of 2000, there were X graduates. 32 of the graduates found a job, 45 continued on to their second degree and 13 did both. If only 9 people didn't do both, What is X equal to?\nOptions:\n(A) 69.\n(B) 71\n(C) 73\n(D) 75\n(E) 76

[Assistant]
Graduates got job = 32\nGraduates continued to second degree = 45\nGraduates got job and continued to second degree = 13\nGraduates didn't get job and didn't continue to second degree = 9\nJob No Job Total\nSecond Degree 13 32 45\nNo Second Degree 19 9 28\nTotal 32 41 X\nTherefore X = 73
The final answer: (C).


[User] The area of a triangle is with base 18m and height 6m?\nOptions:\n(A) 88 m2\n(B) 10 m2\n(C) 66 m2\n(D) 54 m2\n(E) 31 m2 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
1/2 * 18 * 6 = 54 m2
So, the answer is (D).


[User] A farm used two harvesting machines, H and K, to harvest 100 acres of wheat. Harvesting machine H, working alone at its constant rate, harvested 30 acres of wheat in 8 hours. Then harvesting machine K was brought in, and harvesting machines H and K, working together at their respective constant rates, harvested the remaining acres of wheat in 7 hours. Harvesting machine K harvested how many acres of wheat per hour?\nOptions:\n(A)  7\n(B)  8\n(C)  12\n(D)  3\n(E)  15 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:

[Assistant]
Rate of H = 7 acres/hr\nRemaining land to be harvested = 100 - 30 = 70\nRate of H and K = 70/7 = 10 acres/hr\nRate of K = 10 - 7 = 3
Thus, the answer is (D).


[User] How much is 80% of 45 is greater than 4/5 of 25?\nOptions:\n(A) 15\n(B) 57\n(C) 16\n(D) 16\n(E) 73 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] (80/100) * 45 â€“ (4/5) * 25\n36 - 20 = 16 So the answer is (C).


[User] A bullet train 140 m long is running at 60 kmph. In how much time will it pass a platform 310 m long?\nOptions:\n(A) 34 Seconds\n(B) 22 Seconds\n(C) 41 Seconds\n(D) 24 Seconds\n(E) 27 Seconds OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:

[Assistant] 27 Seconds\nDistance travelled = 140 + 310m = 450m\nSpeed = 60 * 5/8 = 50/3m\nTime = 450 * 3/50 = 27 Seconds The answer: (E).


[User] Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. One fourth of one third of two fifth of a number is 15. What will be the 40% of that number is?\nOptions:\n(A) 120\n(B) 130\n(C) 150\n(D) 180\n(E) 250

[Assistant]
(1/4) * (1/3) * (2/5) * x = 15 then x = 15 * 30 = 450\n40% of 450 = 180
The answer: (D).


[User] A man purchased 3 blankets @ Rs.100 each, 5 blankets @ Rs.150 each and two blankets at a certain rate which is now slipped off from his memory. But he remembers that the average price of the blankets was Rs.150. Find the unknown rate of two blankets?\nOptions:\n(A) 278\n(B) 277\n(C) 278\n(D) 450\n(E) 272 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
10 * 150 = 1500\n3 * 100 + 5 * 150 = 1050\n1500 – 1050 = 450
So, the answer is (D).


[User] Q: The average salary of workers in an industry is Rs.200 the average salary of technicians being Rs.400 and that of non-technicians being Rs.125. What is the total number of workers?\nOptions:\n(A) 277\n(B) 665\n(C) 662\n(D) 552\n(E) 281 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
8 * 84 = 672 – 7 = 665
Therefore, the answer is (B).


[User] Q: A and B complete a work in 8 days. A alone can do it in 14 days. If both together can do the work in how many days?\nOptions:\n(A) 5 days\n(B) 8 days\n(C) 6 days\n(D) 3.15 days\n(E) 2.75 days Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
1/8 + 1/14 = 11/56\n56/11 = 5 days
Therefore, the answer is (A).


[User] Question: A can do a piece of work in 4 hours; B and C together can do it in 2 hours, which A and C together can do it in 2 hours. How long will B alone take to do it?\nOptions:\n(A) 2hours\n(B) 3hours\n(C) 4hours\n(D) 5hours\n(E) 6hours Let's think first. Some random reasoning:

[Assistant] A's 1 hour work = 1/4;\n(B + C)'s 1 hour work = 1/2;\n(A + C)'s 1 hour work = 1/2\n(A + B + C)'s 1 hour work = (1/4 + 1/2) = 3/4\nB's 1 hour work = (3/4 - 1/2) = 1/4\nB alone will take 4 hours to do the work. The final answer: (C).


[User] Question: Solve:-\n555 x 555 x 555 + 555 x 555 x 555 = ?(555 x 555 - 555 x 555 + 555 x 555)\nOptions:\n(A) 888\n(B) 333\n(C) 555\n(D) 988\n(E) 1110 Random thoughts:

[Assistant] Given Exp. = (a3 + b3) = (a + b) = (555 + 555) = 1110(a2 - ab + b2) The final answer: (E).


[User] A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 15 seconds. Find the length of the train.\nOptions:\n(A) 150 m\n(B) 145 m\n(C) 240 m\n(D) 135 m\n(E) 250 m Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:

[Assistant]
Speed = 60*(5/18) m/sec = 50/3 m/sec\nLength of Train (Distance) = Speed * Time\n(50/3) * 15 = 250 meter
Thus, the answer is (E).


[User]
Student: Solve below question 4x + 1 = 37\nOptions:\n(A) -8\n(B) -9\n(C) -5\n(D) 9\n(E) 1.
Another student: Let's say, hmmm...

[Assistant] 1. Subtract 1 from both sides: 4x + 1 - 1 = 37 - 1 2. Simplify both sides: 4x = 36 3. Divide both sides by 4: 4. Simplify both sides: x = 9 Final answer: (D).


[User] A light has a rating of 110 watts, it is replaced with a new light that has 30% higher wattage. How many watts does the new light have?\nOptions:\n(A) 143\n(B) 145\n(C) 156\n(D) 134\n(E) 100 Now, let's think a bit. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant]
Final number = Initial number + 30%(original number) = 110 + 30%(110) = 110 + 33 = 143.
The final answer: (A).


[User] Question: An design manager has 10patterns of chairs & 6patterns of tables. In how many ways can he make a pair of table & chair?\nOptions:\n(A) 20\n(B) 60\n(C) 80\n(D) 90\n(E) 100 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:

[Assistant] He has has ten patterns of chairs and eight patterns of tables\nHence, A chair can be arranged in 10 ways and\nA table can be arranged in 6 ways\nHence one chair and one table can be arranged in 10 x 6 ways = 60 ways The final answer: (B).


[User]
Some question: A daughter lent $750 to her mother to help pay her rent. At the end of the month, the daughter received y dollars more than than the amount that was lent due to interest. The mother also gave her daughter an additional $5 for goodwill. In terms of y, what fraction of the total amount that the daughter received was the goodwill amount?\nOptions:\n(A) (5y-1) /(755-y) \n(B) 5/(755+y) \n(C) 5y/(755+y) -1\n(D) 5y/(755+y) \n(E) 5y
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] The amount of money the daughter received was (750 + 5+ y) dollars. The $5 goodwill gift as a fraction of the amount received was, therefore, 5/(755+y). The answer: (B).


[User] 5,9,17,29,49,__\nOptions:\n(A) 79\n(B) 80\n(C) 81\n(D) 82\n(E) 83 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:

[Assistant]
(9+5) +3 = 17\n(16+9) +4 = 29\n(28+16)+5 = 49\n(48+28)+6 = 82
Thus, the answer is (D).


[User]
Some question: What is the Mode of the following data set R- {1,2,7,9,6,6,7,7}\nOptions:\n(A) 1\n(B) 2\n(C) 7\n(D) 6\n(E) 9
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] Mode of a set is the data point that is repeated the most number of times. In the set given, 7 is repeated. The answer: (C).


[User] An design manager has 10patterns of chairs & 9patterns of tables. In how many ways can he make a pair of table & chair?\nOptions:\n(A) 20\n(B) 40\n(C) 80\n(D) 90\n(E) 100 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
He has has ten patterns of chairs and eight patterns of tables\nHence, A chair can be arranged in 10 ways and\nA table can be arranged in 9 ways\nHence one chair and one table can be arranged in 10 x 9 ways = 90 ways
So, the answer is (D).


[User] In a school of 850 boys, 46% of Muslims, 28% Hindus, 10% Sikhs and the remaining of other communities. How many belonged to the other communities?\nOptions:\n(A) A) 136\n(B) B) 627\n(C) C) 153\n(D) D) 721\n(E) E) 159 Stream of consciousness:

[Assistant]
46 + 28 + 10 = 84%\n100 – 84 = 16%\n850 * 16/100 = 136
Thus, the answer is (A).


[User] A and B can do a work in 10 days and 15 days respectively. A starts the work and B joins him after 3 days. In how many days can they complete the remaining work?\nOptions:\n(A) 6 days\n(B) 2 days\n(C) 8 days\n(D) 4 1/5 days\n(E) 9 days OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:

[Assistant] Work done by A in 3 days = 3/10\nRemaining work = 7/10\nWork done by both A and B in one day = 1/10 + 1/15 = 5/30 = 1/6\nRemaining work = 7/10 * 6/1 = 21/5 = 4 1/5 days. The answer: (D).


[User] Q: Find the wrong number below mentioned series\n17, 600,6000,550,750\nOptions:\n(A) 600\n(B) 6000\n(C) 17\n(D) 550\n(E) 750 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
17 is the only prime number or odd number in the series.
Therefore, the answer is (C).


[User]
Some question: What is the area of a square with perimeter 16P ?\nOptions:\n(A)  16p^2\n(B)  4P\n(C)  P^2/4\n(D)  P/16\n(E)  P^2/16
Some stream of consciousness:

[Assistant] Each side is 4p\nA = (4p)^2 = 16(p^2) The answer: (A).


[User] For some integer x, x^2 - 5 is divisible by all of the following EXCEPT\nOptions:\n(A) 41\n(B) 38\n(C) 29\n(D) 31\n(E) 30 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] Hint: x^2-5 (x is an integer) is never multiple of 3 (try to prove this), hence 30 is out. So the answer is (E).


[User] Q: Find the least number must be subtracted from 964807 so that remaining no.is divisible by 8?\nOptions:\n(A) 7\n(B) 6\n(C) 5\n(D) 4\n(E) 3 Let's give some random thoughts before answering.

[Assistant]
On dividing 964807 by 15 we get the remainder 7, so 7 should be subtracted
Therefore, the answer is (A).


[User] What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation?\n16√524 + 1492 - 250.0521?\nOptions:\n(A) 1600\n(B) 1800\n(C) 1900\n(D) 2400\n(E) 1400 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

[Assistant] ? ≈ 16 × 23 + 1490 – 250 ≈ 1600 So the answer is (A).


[User] Claim: "Only people named Floyd wearing pink are allowed to attend Pink Floyd concerts."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] The rock group would not be as popular is they had such requirements for their concerts. Therefore, the final answer is no.


[User]
Marlboro used iconic imagery to promote its brand.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Marlboro (cigarette) is used cowboys as an advertising campaign. The answer is yes.


[User] Question: Is the following a factual statement?\n"Larry King served tea during his show."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
He had a set format that did not involve tea.
So, the final answer is no.


[User]
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"The crack in the Liberty Bell sets it apart from other famous bells."
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] The Liberty Bell is famous for having a large crack in its side. The answer is yes.


[User] Question: Claim: "Ian Kilmister, Larry Wallis and Lucas Fox were the people who formed the music band Motörhead."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
Motörhead were a British rock band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, songwriter and only constant member Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, guitarist Larry Wallis and drummer Lucas Fox.
So, the final answer is yes.


[User]
Q: Margaret Atwood has published 18 books of poetry, 18 novels, 11 books of non-fiction, nine collections of short fiction and so on.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Margaret Atwood is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, environmental activist, and inventor and she published various books. The answer: yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following statement true?\n"A Jury may decide whether a criminal is guilty or innocent."

[Assistant]
Juries are used in the American legal system to decide the outcomes of criminal trials.
The final answer: yes.


[User]
Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Tony Bennett sings many classic tunes and is famous for singing I Left My Heart in San Francisco."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
Toney Bennett croons a variety of famous songs and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" is one of his biggest hits.
So, the answer is yes.


[User] Is the following a factual statement?\n"Macbeth received a prophecy that one day he will become King of Scotland."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no The thought process:

[Assistant]
Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland.
Therefore, the answer is yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"The Peach belongs to a group of seedless fruit."

[Assistant]
Peaches have one large seed surrounded by the flesh of the fruit.
The final answer: no.


[User] Claim: "Length acts as measurement of a physical property of how long something is."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Length is used to determine how long something is. Therefore, the final answer is yes.


[User]
Q: Pythagoras put forth the Pythagoras theory.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] The Pythagoras theorem is a mathematical law that states that the sum of squares of the lengths of the two short sides of the right triangle is equal to the square of the length of the hypotenuse. Pythagoras was the first to prove this. The answer: yes.


[User] Is the following statement true?\n"One travels along the road when riding in a Citroën." The thought process:

[Assistant]
Citroën manufacturers vehicles such as cars and buses.
Therefore, the answer is yes.


[User] Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Reading Romantic poetry is not accepted in out culture."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Our culture does not find anything wrong with reading romantic poetry. Therefore, the final answer is no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Short-eared dogs have the biggest wings of all the mammals."

[Assistant]
Short-eared dogs actually do not have wings at all.
The final answer: no.


[User]
Claim: "Fault requires action to be taken to fix it."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Fault (geology) is actually a structural geology and does not refer to mistake made. The answer is no.


[User]
Q: Is the following a factual statement?\n"The National Weather Service serves weather with take-out delivery as well as in a sit-down environment."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] The National Weather Service is an information service and not a restaurant. The answer: no.


[User] Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Jason Mraz invented the electric guitar while fighting in the trenches in World War I." The thought process:

[Assistant]
Jason Mraz did not fight in World War I and someone else invented the electric guitar.
Therefore, the answer is no.


[User]
Q: Does the following sentence make sense?\n"The Crane lives on all continents except Antarctica."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Cranes live on all continents except Antarctica and South America. The answer: no.


[User] Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Recent classified documents states that a Dyson Sphere was found around a distant star using the Hubble Space Telescope."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] No structures besides ours have ever been found in space. So, the answer is no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following a factual statement?\n"Kid Cudi recently graduated from preschool."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Kid Cudi is an acclaimed rapper and there are no children that rap that are of the preschool age.
The final answer: no.


[User] Question: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Eddie Murphy makes entire audiences laugh out loud." Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
Eddie Murphy is a comedian that is very popular and funny.
So, the final answer is yes.


[User] Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Children in Flint, Michigan have been damaged for life due to the Flint Water Crisis."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no The thought process:

[Assistant]
Due to a government decision to switch water sources, large amounts of lead seeped into Flint's tap water, poisoning thousands of kids with lead which permanently affects their mental development.
Therefore, the answer is yes.


[User]
My question: Is the following statement true?\n"The 1906 San Francisco earthquake caused a war."
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake did not cause a war.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User]
My question: Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Adrenaline kicks the heart rate up during stressful situations."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Adrenaline is a hormone that secretes from the adrenal gland during stressful situations.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following a factual statement?\n"A Sloth runs very quickly to escape predators."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Sloths cannot run, and they also do not have any natural predators.
The final answer: no.


[User]
Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Martha Stewart won several Grammy awards based on her TV show and magazine."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Martha Stewart has never won a Grammy award. The answer is no.


[User]
Claim: "Attack on Pearl Harbor happened on December 1941."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] On December 1941 Pearl Harbor was indeed attacked. The answer is yes.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Is the following statement true?\n"The female head of Brazil government is Dilma Rousseff."

[Assistant] Dilma Rousseff is a Brazillian economist by training. The final answer: yes.


[User]
Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Christopher Columbus circumnavigated the globe before anyone else."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Ferdinand Magellan's crew were the first to circumnavigate the globe. The answer is no.


[User]
My question: Is the following a factual statement?\n"Richard Gere starred in a movie with Julia Roberts."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Richard Gere and Julia Roberts played lead roles in Pretty Woman.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User]
Q: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"John Ashcroft served as U.S. Attorney General during part of the George W. Bush administration."
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] George W. Bush appointed John Ashcroft U.S. Attorney General and Ashcroft served in that position for several years. The answer: yes.


[User]
Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Only few world's major faiths leaders, of count 10, signed the Initial Declaration of Golden Rule."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
The Initial Declaration was signed by 143 leaders from all of the world's major faiths, including Baháʼí Faith, Brahmanism, Brahma Kumaris, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Indigenous, Interfaith, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Native American, Neo-Pagan, Sikhism, Taoism, Theosophist, Unitarian Universalist and Zoroastrian.
So, the answer is no.


[User]
Claim: "The city of Cleveland lies within the boundaries of Cuyahoga County, Ohio in northeastern Ohio."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
Cleveland is the largest city and seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
So, the answer is yes.


[User]
Many Ballads can be found on Spotify.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
Spotify has a large catalogue of music, including ballads of all kinds (rock, classical, etc.).
So, the answer is yes.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Is the following statement true?\n"Saif Ali Khan works as the prime minister of India."

[Assistant] This is false because Saif Ali Khan is not a political leader but he is a movie actor and producer. The final answer: no.


[User] Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Casio manufactures and maintains the Honda engines of cars."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] This sentence is false because Casio does not deal with car engines. So, the answer is no.


[User]
Q: Is the following a factual statement?\n"IOS acts as a virus that goes into to your computer and steals information."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] IOS does not steal any information, it is the operating system. The answer: no.


[User] Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Claude Shannon think he the only chess player he is not the only person travel in other states to play chess we see."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Claude Shannon think he is the only chess player run around the world. Therefore, the final answer is no.


[User] Question: The Great Gatsby promotes teenagers to commit suicide.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
The sentence is false because there is no evidence of the claim being true. There is not evidence through statistics or experiences to demonstrate that the book has this effect on teenagers.
So, the final answer is no.


[User]
Is the following statement true?\n"Mike Pompeo did not like working for or under President Trump."
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] The sentence is false because there is not sufficient evidence to demonstrate otherwise. Perhaps the claim could be true, but there is no indication or evidence for it to be. Pompeo never made the claim himself. The answer is no.


[User]
Q: Is the following a factual statement?\n"Sermons expand upon a message from the Bible."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Sermons generally start from a Bible verse and then build upon that message. The answer: yes.


[User] Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Because of the Rail transport in China there are no longer any colored people in the country." Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] That is absolutely false, there are plenty of ethnics minorities of all kinds throughout Chini. Therefore, the final answer is no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Prague Spring attempted to grant additional rights to the citizens of Czechoslovakia in an act of partial decentralization."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
The sentence is true because historians have researched the matter and have demonstrated through reasonable evidence that the above claim is true. Also, people who experienced it have left testimonies.
The final answer: yes.


[User] Question: The European Court of Justice holds trials in Australia.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
The European Court of Justice is not based in Australia.
So, the final answer is no.


[User]
Is the following statement true?\n"George Orwell wrote the novels 1984 and Animal Farm as a warning about authoritarianism and totalitarianism."
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] George Orwell authored several novels about despotic governments and fascistic collectives. The answer is yes.


[User] Question: Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"A major backer of terrorism in Europe is the French Army."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
The French Army does not back terrorism in Europe.
So, the final answer is no.


[User]
Is the following a factual statement?\n"I picked up the Peach and talked into it, but couldnt hear my mother who just called."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
A peach is not a phone, but a fruit instead.
So, the answer is no.


[User] Does the following sentence make sense?\n"The Black-tailed prairie dog eats, digs, and is active during daylight hours."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no The thought process:

[Assistant]
These prairie dogs sleep at night, they are diurnal.
Therefore, the answer is yes.


[User]
Most of Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle stories are based on his experiences as the real Jack the Ripper.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
There has never been any speculation that Arthur Conan Doyle was Jack the Ripper. The time lines dont match up.
So, the answer is no.


[User]
My question: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Goofy, a fictional dog, has appeared in many Disney cartoons."
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Goofy has appeared in numerous Disney cartoons spanning decades.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User]
Claim: "Some restaurants use the Sweet potato to make fries."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
Sweet potato fries are a menu option in many restaurants today.
So, the answer is yes.


[User] Question: Is the following statement true?\n"When the city of Windsor, in Canada, was chosen as the setting for The Wire the Canadian city was jubilant." Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
The Wire was filmed entirely in Baltimore, Maryland.
So, the final answer is no.


[User] Question: Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Little Red Riding Hood served as a warning to children not to go into the woods by themselves."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
The fairy tale directly contrasts the safety of the village to danger of the forest where the wolf stalks Little Red.
So, the final answer is yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following a factual statement?\n"Euclidean geometry has nothing to do with shapes."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Euclidean geometry is the basis of how people have understood the properties of shapes for millennia.
The final answer: no.


[User]
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"E. O. Wilson studies ants in depth."
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
E. O. Wilson's has many publications in ant research.
So, the answer is yes.


[User]
Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Post Malone appeared a few times in Sesame Street."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
He never guest appeared in the show as of 2020.
So, the answer is no.


[User] A Bull shark travels as far as 100 miles up the Mississippi river.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no The thought process:

[Assistant]
Actually, a Bull Shark has been known to go as far as 700 miles up the Mississippi.
Therefore, the answer is no.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Oats provide a rich array of basic nutrients."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] In a 100 g serving, oats provide 389 kcal of food energy and provide 34% the Daily Value of protein, 44% of the daily value DV of fiber, several B vitamins and numerous dietary minerals, especially manganese. The final answer: yes.


[User]
Is the following a factual statement?\n"Grilling has become known as the best method for brewing iced tea."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
Grilling is a type of cooking, not a type of tea making.
So, the answer is no.


[User]
Q: Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Chives produce edible leaves and flowers and belongs to the species of flowering plant in the family, Amaryllidaceae."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Chives, scientific name Allium schoenoprasum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. The answer: yes.


[User]
My question: Claim: "Eminem's wrote revolutionary music that inspired a generation of hip-hop artists."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Eminem's music is held to be highly influential on hip-hop in the 2000's.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User] The Georgia Dome has hosted several SEC Football Championship games.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] The Georgia Dome for years was where the SEC football would hold their championship game. So, the answer is yes.


[User]
Q: Is the following statement true?\n"The Who performed at Woodstock, but spoke critically of it after the fact."
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] The Who's critique of Woodstock is fairly well known among classic rock geeks. The answer: yes.


[User]
Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Moby created the whale from the novel Moby Dick."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Moby Dick came out long before Moby the musician was born. The answer is no.


[User] Is the following a factual statement?\n"Holiday Inn prices are better than every other hotel."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Hotel prices often vary depending on sales, price, and date range, so the Holiday Inn may not always be the best deal. So, the answer is no.


[User]
Q: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Sally Ride released several books for children to read."
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Sally Ride is an author of children's books. The answer: yes.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Does the following sentence make sense?\n"The Cure helps patients recover from infection."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] They were a rock band not a remedy. The final answer: no.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Claim: "One could see Gotham releasing several episodes on network television."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] Gotham (TV series) is a TV show that is released weekly. The final answer: yes.


[User] Is the following statement true?\n"The Giraffe uses its long neck to eat from tall trees." Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] The second tallest animal is an elephant but a giraffe is taller. Therefore, the final answer is yes.


[User] Question: Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Police brutality became outlawed by the United States."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
Police brutality is a social issue and has not been declared outlawed by any United States.
So, the final answer is no.


[User] Question: Is the following a factual statement?\n"All peope in the Legislative Yuan serve a lifelong term."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
Incumbents in the Legislative Yuan can be voted out by the electorate.
So, the final answer is no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"John James Audubon possessed an allergy against celery."

[Assistant]
I think the sentence is false because there is no evidence that John in fact had an allergy. There would need to be a record for it to be deemed true now.
The final answer: no.


[User]
My question: Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Thanksgiving observed on upcoming Friday is a federal holiday."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Thanksgiving is observed on Thanksgiving (United States) is a Federal Holiday.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User]
My question: Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Jeb Bush served as Governor of Florida and also attempted to garner the Republican nomination for President of the United States."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Jeb Bush ran for President in 2016 and occupied the office of Governor of Florida prior to his run for President.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following statement true?\n"Stoning is still a current form of capital punishment in certain areas of the world."

[Assistant]
Afghanistan and Iran is one of those nations that practice stoning.
The final answer: yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Alan Keyes traveled to the moon."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Most people know that not many people have traveled to the moon.
The final answer: no.


[User]
Is the following a factual statement?\n"Due to its high density, countries around the world use Palladium to mint coins."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
Palladium is the least dense of the platinum metals and is rarely used in coins.
So, the answer is no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Does the following sentence make sense?\n"People play Scrabble by placing tiles on a board."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Scrabble is a turn-based game where rows of lettered tiles are placed on a board to form words.
The final answer: yes.


[User] Claim: "A Businessperson drives a fire truck to work."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] A Businessperson does not drive a fire truck, a firefighter drives a fire truck. Therefore, the final answer is no.


[User]
My question: Mark Antony and Cleopatra fled to Italy and been defeated to death at the Battle of Alexandria.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Antony and Cleopatra fled to Egypt where, having again been defeated at the Battle of Alexandria, they committed suicide.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User]
My question: Is the following statement true?\n"The Power Rangers lived in the sewer and loved eating pizza."
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, not the Power Rangers, were sewer-dwelling pizza lovers.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following a factual statement?\n"Drum includes different types of Drums such as Drum sets and marching Drum s."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Drum is a musical instrument and a membranophone.
The final answer: yes.


[User] Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Pecans did not originate from the southern regions of the United States and have not become a very popular cuisine. These fruits are noted harvested in Mexico." Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Facts provided say originated from US and Mexico and nuts and seeds; this calls them fruits. So, the answer is no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Earth orbits the Sun as part of the Respiratory system."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Earth is a part of the Solar System, not the respiratory system.
The final answer: no.


[User] Question: Claim: "Monarch butterfly kills other species those are knows as agricultural friendly."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
It needs deeper investigation and research, so it is not sure whether they kills other farming friendly species.
So, the final answer is no.


[User]
Estonian language originated in countries such as Russia and Estonia.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] The Estonian language can be found in Russia. The answer is yes.


[User] Question: Is the following statement true?\n"Burt Reynolds worked last week on a movie that will be released next year." Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
Burt Reynolds was an actor, but he has been dead for over a year.
So, the final answer is no.


[User]
Q: Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Goofy appeared in many animated features through the years."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Goofy was a cartoon character by Disney who appeared in several shows and movies. The answer: yes.


[User]
My question: Is the following a factual statement?\n"Menstruation describes an illness in which the human reproductive system is effected."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Menstruation is a perfectly normal process for women, not an illness.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Claim: "An award winning grammy artist is known as Chuck Norris."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] Chuck Norris is a male actor with martial arts skills. The final answer: no.


[User] Is the following a factual statement?\n"Parents take responsibility for their children's actions until they are considered adults."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no The thought process:

[Assistant]
Children are in a very developmental stage of life and are not capable of taking full responsibility for their actions.
Therefore, the answer is yes.


[User] Question: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"The biggest conspiracy of all time is the use of Medicine to cure people. Its really used to get people to spend money and take toxic substances to reduce population." Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
Legit, proven medicine has saved countless lives over the centuries.
So, the final answer is no.


[User]
My question: Claim: "Fort Lauderdale, Florida Cities are in Florida."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Fort Lauderdale, Florida have more cities than others.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Is the following statement true?\n"One was able to see Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov perform at the inauguration of Richard Nixon."

[Assistant] Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov passed away in 1908 over 50 years before Richard Nixon became president. The final answer: no.


[User]
My question: Is the following a factual statement?\n"An effective treatment for depression is Bupropion."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Bupropion is a dopamine inhibitor that helps with depression in some people.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User] Claim: "Snoopy imagines that he is a World War I flying ace."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] In the comic strip "Peanuts," there are many story lines about Snoopy imagining that he is a WWI flying ace, with his dog house as an airplane. Therefore, the final answer is yes.


[User]
Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival hosts all ages of people."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is for people over the ages of 18 years and older. The answer is no.


[User]
My question: Is the following a factual statement?\n"Iron Man triathlon requires the athletes to swim, bike and run."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Iron Man (2008 film) is actually an American film and not the full Ironman Triathlon.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User] Question: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"The Liberty Bell lies preserved in the Smithsonian Museum." Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
The Liberty Bell is in Philadelphia, not in Washington D.C.
So, the final answer is no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Claim: "Charlemagne governed the Franks in lieu of a king and declined to call himself king."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Charles was succeeded in 741 by his sons Carloman and Pepin the Short, the father of Charlemagne.
The final answer: yes.


[User]
My question: Bipolar disorder means that you have multiple identities.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Bipolar disorder is not characterized by two or more personalities but by experiencing periods of mania and periods of depression.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User]
My question: Is the following statement true?\n"Lily Tomlin won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album."
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Lily" Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User] Question: Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Twelfth Night stunned audiences upon its first screening with its portrayal of a wookie creature."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
Star Wars, not Twelfth Night, had a wookie as a character.
So, the final answer is no.


[User] Is the following a factual statement?\n"Karachi collects more than a third of Pakistan's tax revenue, and generates approximately 20% of Pakistan's entire Gross Domestic Product (GDP)."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Karachi is now Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre. Therefore, the final answer is yes.


[User] Question: Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Korean drama airs on South Korean airwaves."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
North Korea does not have a bustling entertainment industry.
So, the final answer is yes.


[User] Watchmakers use tools to repair watches.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Watchmakers use tools to make watches, while watch repairmen repair watches. Therefore, the final answer is no.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Is the following statement true?\n"Hello is an English greeting word and phrase."

[Assistant] You can look it up on the dictionary. The final answer: yes.


[User] Is the following a factual statement?\n"Leonardo da Vinci danced every single day since he was a young boy."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] My sentence is false because there aren't any records of evidence for the claim to be deemed true. So, the answer is no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Homer hosted a book signing in New York last year."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Homer was an ancient writer who has been dead for centuries.
The final answer: no.


[User]
My question: Claim: "The Calabrian word 'Ndrangheta derives from Greek andragathía, meaning heroism and manly virtue."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
In many areas of Calabria, the verb 'ndranghitiari, from the Greek verb andragathízesthai, means "to engage in a defiant and valiant attitude".
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User] Lymphatic system controls tissues and blood through lymph nodes.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Lymphatic system is considered a network of blood vessels. Therefore, the final answer is yes.


[User]
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Blue jay live in the lower part of Mexico in a warmer climate."
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Blue jay live in the Northern area of North America, likely found in Canada. The answer is no.


[User]
Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Homeland employs Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Mandy Patinkin plays Saul Berenson in Homeland (TV Series), he has also stared in many Broadway shows. The answer is yes.


[User] Is the following a factual statement?\n"Tourists travel from all over the world to visit the Sea of Galilee."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] The Sea of Galilee is a popular tourist attraction. Therefore, the final answer is yes.


[User]
Claim: "General surgery requires the patient remain semi-awake."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] You can be asleep during some general surgery. The answer is no.


[User] Is the following statement true?\n"Holiday Inn doesn't provide maid service." Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Most hotels offer maid service and have all rooms cleaned between reservations. So, the answer is no.


[User] Question: Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"The three Cs of connoisseurship as contrast, cells, and carat weight, grade the Emerald like all colored gemstones."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
The four Cs of connoisseurship as color, clarity, cut and carat weight are used to grade the Emerald and other colored gemstones.
So, the final answer is no.


[User]
Is the following a factual statement?\n"Elon Musk has a Twitter account he posts to."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
Elon Musk regularly makes headlines for things he posts on Twitter and he has millions of followers.
So, the answer is yes.


[User]
Q: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Tahiti attracts naturalists who want to visit penguins in their natural habitat."
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Tahiti is tropical, not a place where you'll see penguins. The answer: no.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Claim: "İzmir borders the Aegean Sea on the west."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] It is on the west coast of Turkey. The final answer: yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following statement true?\n"Albert Pujols played for the Chicago Bears."

[Assistant]
He never played for football nor for that team.
The final answer: no.


[User]
Is the following a factual statement?\n"Mark Zuckerberg sold facebook to a billionaire."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
There is no evidence that he has sold facebook.
So, the answer is no.


[User] Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Autopilot The Autopilot helps fly the airplane while the pilots run the appropriate ..." The thought process:

[Assistant]
Autopilot The police said in a statement that Mr. Patel, who had owned the car for about five months before the stunt, admitted that what he had done ..
Therefore, the answer is no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Claim: "HTC makes powerful Laptop computers for its customers."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
HTC Corporation is a Taiwanese consumer electronics company headquartered in Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Founded in 1997, HTC began as an original design manufacturer and original equipment manufacturer, designing and manufacturing laptop computers.
The final answer: yes.


[User]
Q: The practice of Monogamy is uncommon is most places.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Monogamy is the most common practice generally, while there are a few places this isn't the case the majority of regions practice Monogamy over Polygamy. The answer: no.


[User]
My question: Is the following statement true?\n"Sports medicine helps ensure that athletes can compete effectively for a longer period of time."
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Sports medicine is very popular in sports as a way to keep athletes healthy and competing.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User] Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"The Gastrointestinal tract fulfills a very important function in the human body."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no The thought process:

[Assistant]
Since the gastrointestinal tract aids in the digestive process, it has an important role.
Therefore, the answer is yes.


[User] Claim: "In Who Framed Roger Rabbit Detective Valient proves that Roger killed Marvin Acme."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Judge Doom was the proven killer in the movie. Therefore, the final answer is no.


[User]
Q: Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Lamborghini has made multiple video games that have been nominated for game of the year."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] This company makes cars and not video games. The answer: no.


[User]
Q: Is the following a factual statement?\n"University of California Riverside shortened the California orange season from nine months to four by creating growth regulator technology."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] They acually extended the orange season in California by five months. The answer: no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Homer wrote many different great works of his time."

[Assistant]
Homer is known for being both a poet and a writer.
The final answer: yes.


[User] Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"The Ohio Wesleyan University lit the first fire in the world."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] There have been plenty of schools that have lit fires before Ohio Wesleyan. Therefore, the final answer is no.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Is the following a factual statement?\n"Sonic the Hedgehog runs extremely fast and that is one his most iconic abilities."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] It's a fact that Sonic runs extremely fast in his games. The final answer: yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Finding Nemo won Best Animated Feature Academy Award and was directed by Andrew Stanton."

[Assistant]
Finding Nemo is an American 3D film set in Sydney.
The final answer: yes.


[User]
Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Fox hunting requires the use of a boat."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Foxes are land animals and do not go in the water. The answer is no.


[User]
Claim: "Little Red Riding Hood claims to be the daughter of Robin Hood."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
Little Red Riding Hood is separate fairy tale from Robin Hood, and it never claims to be connected to the Robin Hood legend.
So, the answer is no.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Meteorology focuses on the formation and forecast of weather.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and creation of tides, and weather. The final answer: yes.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Is the following statement true?\n"Ammonia in glass cleaning solutions prevents streaks from forming."

[Assistant] Ammonia is a common ingredient in household glass cleaners for this very reason. The final answer: yes.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Japan Airlines has never filed for bankruptcy."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] Wikipedia page says they have filed for bankruptcy. The final answer: no.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Is the following a factual statement?\n"Many people use Rail transport in China to travel to Australia."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] Australia is a separate continent from Asia, which is not reachable by rail transportation. The final answer: no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Many yoga instructors consider the Paramahansa Yogananda to be among the most challenging yoga poses for novices."

[Assistant]
Paramahansa Yogananda is a person, not a yoga pose.
The final answer: no.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Does the following sentence make sense?\n"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial made hundreds of millions of dollars in box-office revenue."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] E.T the Extra-Terrestrial qualifies as one of the highest-grossing films of all time. The final answer: yes.


[User] Question: Elle featured a famous model on this month's issue.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
It is a fashion magazine that always features a model on the cover.
So, the final answer is yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following statement true?\n"Menstruation controls the production and release of eggs and the cyclic release of estrogen and progesterone."

[Assistant]
The sentence is true because scientists and professionals who study the reproductive health have confirmed its true through research and experiments.
The final answer: yes.


[User]
Q: Is the following a factual statement?\n"Sustainability includes every household growing potatoes year-round."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Potatoes don't grow year round and are not the most nutritional choice. The answer: no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Actress Lauren Bacall married legendary Hollywood star Humphrey Bogart in the mid-1940s."

[Assistant]
Bacall married Bogart in 1945 and the couple was together until 1957.
The final answer: yes.


[User]
My question: Does the following sentence make sense?\n"The Home Secretary position is a high honor and big responsibility."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
The Home Secretary or Secretary of State holds a lot of power in the government and becomes the next President should something happen to the few people in line before them.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User]
Is the following statement true?\n"The music for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was written by a Japanese composer."
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] The name of the composer is Japanese, and the game itself was developed in Japan. The answer is yes.


[User] Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Military Snipers are some of the most trained military personnel."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no The thought process:

[Assistant]
Snipers require the most practice to excel in the military.
Therefore, the answer is yes.


[User]
Q: Is the following a factual statement?\n"Robin Williams performed as a successful comedian and actor."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Robin Williams starred in the popular sitcom "Mork and Mindy," he had many stand-up comedy TV specials. The answer: yes.


[User] Does the following sentence make sense?\n"The people of Puducherry live by the coast."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Puducherry City is located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. So, the answer is yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Claim: "The 1912 United States presidential election took place in China."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
U.S. presidential elections take place in the U.S. not China.
The final answer: no.


[User]
My question: Is the following statement true?\n"One may find that the Small intestine is located in the abdomen area."
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Medical textbooks reveal this information to be accurate.
Thus, the answer is yes.


[User] Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"The Homeland took much time to shoot in New York City."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] The plot of the television series is set in New York City. So, the answer is yes.


[User]
My question: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"Cyndi Lauper sounded like a man when she sang."
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Cyndi Lauper was a successful woman singer and American voice actress.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User] Does the following sentence make sense?\n"I began creating some Video art to be used in a youtube video."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Video art can be done when creating youtube videos. Therefore, the final answer is yes.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. The animal the Duck floats in water.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Ducks do in fact float based on common observation.
The final answer: yes.


[User] Question: Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"The main characters in Rick and Morty are two villains."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
Rick and Morty are not villains in their show.
So, the final answer is no.


[User]
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"The storage limitation in computing is called Compact disc."
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] The Compact Disc is used to store music audio files. The answer is no.


[User] Question: Does the following sentence make sense?\n"She bit the run team trial The North Sea has been I me you it is one of the largest seas in Northern Europe Bit the baby tursty and one of the largest in Northwestern Europe. Jumping."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
The North Sea is one of the most prominent seas in Europe while still smaller than the Norwegian .
So, the final answer is yes.


[User]
Claim: "Ben Affleck played in the movie Argo."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
Ben Affleck was cast in the 2012 movie.
So, the answer is yes.


[User] People can watch Rhythmic gymnastics on television at least once every four years.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] It's a sport in the olympics which happens every four years and is televised. So, the answer is yes.


[User]
Q: Is the following statement true?\n"Friday the 13th gives you bad luck only if it occurs in August."
Chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Friday the 13th is regarded as a bad luck no matter which month it occurs. The answer: no.


[User] Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"Marcel Duchamp worked with sculptures and painting."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant]
Marcel Duchamp made several different types of art.
The final answer: yes.


[User] Question: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?\n"People join the United States Coast Guard Academy with intentions of joining the military." Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning:

[Assistant]
The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the military.
So, the final answer is yes.


[User]
My question: Claim: "Canidae bite victims and eat them when encountered."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
The sentence is not true because there is no evidence anywhere that it is. It cannot be backed up due to lack of evidence or science on the claim.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User]
My question: Lewis Carroll still performs on stage occasionally.\nIs the above claim true?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Lewis Carroll was a writer and he has been dead for a long time.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User]
Is the following statement true?\n"The Simpsons Movie did not win any major Academy Awards."
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:

[Assistant]
The Simpsons Movie was not nominated for Academy Awards.
So, the answer is yes.


[User] Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"A new theory of Reality that has become more credible is the simulation hypothesis."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] The simulation hypothesis says that you are in a highly advanced computer simulation which could account for some unexplained issues we see in nature. So, the answer is yes.


[User] Is the following a factual statement?\n"Slash rose to fame by doing elaborate sword demonstrations on stage."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Let's think first. Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Slash (musician) is known for playing the electric guitar. So, the answer is no.


[User] Give the rationale and then the answer. Does the following sentence make sense?\n"Biblical Mount Sinai stands next to Mount Everest."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no

[Assistant] Biblical Mount Sinai is in the Middle East, while Mount Everest is in Tibet. The final answer: no.


[User]
My question: Claim: "Ginger contains alcohol, and is therefore used to make Ginger ale and Ginger beer."\nIs the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no
Please think gradually:

[Assistant]
Ginger is not alcoholic, and neither are ginger ale or ginger beer, despite the names.
Thus, the answer is no.


[User]
Is the following statement true?\n"Psalms, identified by a sequence number, often preceded by the abbreviation Ps in the New Testament."
Your chain-of-thought:

[Assistant] Psalms are present in the first division of the Christian biblical canon also known as Old Testament. The answer is no.


[User] Is the following sentence factually correct?\n"The military occupation of Taiwan under Japanese rule was horrific."\nOptions:\n- yes\n- no Step-by-step reasoning process:

[Assistant] Taiwan under Japanese rule is sad part of history. Therefore, the final answer is yes.