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: How many pieces of 0.85 metres can be cut from a rod 42.5 metres long?

 Option A: 30

 Option B: 40

 Option C: 50

 Option D: 60

 Option E: 70

A: Option C
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Q: Question: For all integers x>1. <x>=2x+(2x-1)+(2x-2)+......2+1. What is the value of <2>*<4>?

 Option A:  60

 Option B:  116

 Option C:  210

 Option D:  263

 Option E:  360

A: Option E
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Q: Question: Ravi's brother is 3 years senior to him. His father was 28 years of age when his sister was born while his mother was 26 years of age when he was born. If his sister was 4 years of age when his brother was born, what were the ages of Ravi's father and mother respectively when his brother was born ?

 Option A: 32 years, 23 years

 Option B: 32 years, 29 years

 Option C: 35 years, 29 years

 Option D: 35 years, 33 years

 Option E: 34 years, 33 years

A:
Option A
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