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 certain number of workers can do a work in 85 days. If there were 10 workers more it could be finished in 10 days less. How many workers are there?

 Option A: 75

 Option B: 30

 Option C: 28

 Option D: 24

 Option E: 32

SOLUTION: Option A

PROBLEM: Question: An amount of Rs. 75000 is invested in two types of shares. The first yields an interest of 9% p.a and the second, 11% p.a. If the total interest at the end of one year is 9 3/4 %, then the amount invested in each share was?

 Option A: s. 46875; Rs. 28125

 Option B: s. 62500; Rs. 37500

 Option C: s. 72500; Rs. 27500

 Option D: s. 82500; Rs. 17500

 Option E: s. 72500; Rs. 17500

SOLUTION: Option A

PROBLEM: Question: A loan has a variable interest rate that fluctuates between 5% and 10% of the base payment per month. If base payments remain at $200 each month and an additional monthly surcharge of 1% is added to the combined (base + interest), what would be the greatest possible payment due in any given month?

 Option A: $220.00

 Option B: $222.20

 Option C: $224.20

 Option D: $224.40

 Option E: $225.60

SOLUTION:
Option B