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.

[EX Q]: Question: The ages of two persons differ by 16 years. If 6 years ago , the elder one be 3 times as old as the younger one, find their present ages .

 Option A: 10 years and 18 years

 Option B: 18 years and 26 years

 Option C: 20 years and 28 years

 Option D: 14 years and 30 years

 Option E: 16 years and 25 years
[EX A]: Option D

[EX Q]: Question: 3 buffaloes eat as much as 4 cows or 2 oxen. At a farm there are 15 buffaloes, 8 oxen and 24 cows. The fodder for these cattle is available for 24days. If 8 more cows & 9 more buffaloes are brought in, how long will the fodder last?

 Option A: 8

 Option B: 10

 Option C: 12

 Option D: 18

 Option E: 20
[EX A]: Option D

[EX Q]: Question: Two pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 20 and 30 minutes respectively, and a third pipe C can empty it in 40 minutes. How long will it take to fill the cistern if all the three are opened at the same time?

 Option A: 17 1/6

 Option B: 17 1/3

 Option C: 17 1/7

 Option D: 17 1/2

 Option E: 17 1/1
[EX A]:
Option C