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.
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Question: Question: Divide 71 into 2 parts such that 1 part exceeds the other by 8. What are the 2 no.'s in that part?

 Option A: 29

 Option B: 30

 Option C: 31

 Option D: 35

 Option E: 38

Answer: Option C


Question: Question: The difference of two numbers is 1365. on dividing the larger number by the smaller, we get 6 as quotient and 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number?

 Option A: 240

 Option B: 270

 Option C: 295

 Option D: 360

 Option E: None of these

Answer: Option B


Question: Question: Three pieces of timber 42 m, 49 m and 63 m long have to be divided into planks of the same length, What is the greatest possible length of each plank ?

 Option A: 7 m

 Option B: 14 m

 Option C: 42 m

 Option D: 63 m

 Option E: None of these

Answer:
Option A