instruction:
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.
question:
Question: Little John had $8.50. He spent $1.25 on sweets and gave to his two friends $1.20 and $2.20. How much money was left?

 Option A: $5.85

 Option B: $6.85

 Option C: $ 3.85

 Option D: $2.85

 Option E: $4.85
answer:
Option C


question:
Question: The cost of Type 1 material is Rs. 15 per kg and Type 2 material is Rs.20 per kg. If both Type 1 and Type 2 are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3, then what is the price per kg of the mixed variety of material?

 Option A: Rs. 19

 Option B: Rs. 16

 Option C: Rs. 18

 Option D: Rs. 17

 Option E: Rs. 21
answer:
Option C


question:
Question: Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 be subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 9:17. The first number is?

 Option A: 36

 Option B: 77

 Option C: 88

 Option D: 99

 Option E: 55
answer:

Option A