Task: Question Answering
Input (English): Question: The ratio of a compound, by weight, consisting only of substances x, y, and z is 4:6:10,
respectively. Due to a dramatic increase in the surrounding temperature, the composition of the
compound is changed such that the ratio of x to y is halved and the ratio of x to z is tripled. In the
changed compound, if the total weight is 290 lbs, how much does substance x weigh?

 Option A: 48

 Option B: 36

 Option C: 24

 Option D: 52

 Option E: 60
Output (English): Option E