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: If the charge of staying in a student youth hostel $18.00/day for the first week, and $15.00/day for each additional week, How much does it cost to stay for 23 days?

 Option A: $336

 Option B: $289

 Option C: $282

 Option D: $274

 Option E: $286

A: Option A
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Q: Question: 5, 9, 17, 29, 45, ?

 Option A: 65

 Option B: 56

 Option C: 74

 Option D: 57

 Option E: 32

A: Option A
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Q: Question: The length of the rectangular field is double its width. Inside the field there is square shaped pond 8m long. If the area of the pond is 1/8 of the area of the field. What is the length of the field?

 Option A: 73

 Option B: 32

 Option C: 34

 Option D: 43

 Option E: 42

A:
Option B
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