Task: Question Answering
Input (English): Question: The owner of a local jewelry store hired two watchmen to guard his diamonds, but a thief still got in and stole some diamonds. On the way out, the thief met each watchman, one at a time. To each he gave 1/2 of the diamonds he had then, and 2 more besides. He escaped with two diamonds. How many did he steal originally?

 Option A: 20

 Option B: 36

 Option C: 25

 Option D: None of these

 Option E: Cannot be determined
Output (English): Option A