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 sum of Rs.96000 is divided into three parts such that the simple interests accrued on them for Eight, two and four years respectively may be equal. Find the amount deposited for 8 years.

 Option A: 14000

 Option B: 16000

 Option C: 12000

 Option D: 20000

 Option E: 13000

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: A patient was given five pills which he is required to take one after every twenty minutes.
How long can the pills run for him?

 Option A: 1 hour

 Option B: 1 hour 20 minutes

 Option C: 1 hour 30 minutes

 Option D: 1 hour 35 minutes

 Option E: 1 hour 40 minutes

SOLUTION: Option B

PROBLEM: Question: A boy and a girl appear for an interview against 2 vacant posts in an office. The probability of the boy's selection is 1/5 and that of the girl's selection is 1/3. What is the probability that only 1 of them is selected?

 Option A: 1/3

 Option B: 2/5

 Option C: 3/5

 Option D: 4/7

 Option E: 5/9

SOLUTION:
Option B