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.

Q: Question: The ratio of a to b to c is 2 to 3 to 4, and a, b, c are positive integers. If the average (arithmetic mean) of the three numbers is 36, what is the value of a?

 Option A: 21

 Option B: 24

 Option C: 25

 Option D: 27

 Option E: 30

A: Option B
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Q: Question: In what time will a train 200 m long cross an electric pole, it its speed be 144 km/hr?

 Option A: 2 sec

 Option B: 2.7 sec

 Option C: 3.5 sec

 Option D: 5 sec

 Option E: 9.5 sec

A: Option D
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Q: Question: Evaluate: |5 - 8(3 - 12)| - |5 - 11| = ?

 Option A: 40

 Option B: 50

 Option C: 60

 Option D: 71

 Option E: 80

A:
Option D
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