TASK DEFINITION: You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to make use of mathematical concepts like probability, combinatorics, linear equations, sequences/series, or simple operators like addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication to answer the given question. Choose the best option from the 5 given options and report that option.
PROBLEM: Question: A confectioner decides to sell all of his pastry due to the coming holiday. His pastry goods are equally divided among a group of 25 regular customers. If only 49 customers come to the bakery, each one will receive 6 less pastry goods. How much pastry does the confectioner needs to sell?

 Option A: 300.

 Option B: 412.

 Option C: 432.

 Option D: 502.

 Option E: 522.

SOLUTION: Option A

PROBLEM: Question: Ajay marked the price of his goods 30% more than his C.P. He then sells 1/4th of his stock at a discount of 15%, and half of the stock at the marked price, and the rest at a discount of 30%. Find his gain percentage.

 Option A: 16.5%

 Option B: 15.375%

 Option C: 14.20%

 Option D: 13.37%

 Option E: None of these

SOLUTION: Option B

PROBLEM: Question: The third proportional to 2 and 8 is?

 Option A: 18

 Option B: 17

 Option C: 42

 Option D: 52

 Option E: 32

SOLUTION:
Option E