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age maths trick Calculator is necessary.

Pick any number between 1 and 100,000 (maybe the last four or
five digits of your phone number).
Multiply it by 2.
Add 5.
Multiply the answer by 50.
If you have already had your birthday this year add 1754, if not
add 1753*.
Subtract the four digit year that you were born.
You should see now your original number followed by your age.
*1754 and 1753 work for the year 2004. Add 1 for each year after this, for example
in 2005 use 1755 and 1754.

1. You’ve promised to quit smoking this year. Your friend has noticed that you’re not keeping your New Year’s
resolution. You are explaining to him that you are gradually reducing your daily cigarette consumption and
that you’ll surely stop three months from now.

a. Daily consumption: from 1 pack to 10 sticks

Sample answer:
That’s an unfair observation! I’m keeping my New Year’s resolution. Didn’t you notice that I’ve cut down my daily cigarette consumption from
1 pack to just 10 sticks a day? I have to do it gradually as per my doctor’s advice. But I will surely stop three months from now. You just have
to be patient.

2. Your friends have been encouraging you to find a better job. They feel that you are not going to grow profes-
sionally with your current job. After a few months of reflection, you have realized that it is high time for you to
move to another company and take on more difficult responsibilities. You are talking to your friend regarding
your decision.

a. Current Job: Customer Care Representative
b Next Job: Market Researcher

Sample answer:
I have great news for you. After assessing my goals, I’ve realized that I should follow your advice. I’m not getting any younger so I should start
looking for a better job. Luckily, I got hired by Synovate as a Market Researcher. Hopefully, I’ve made the right decision.

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