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: For an employee to qualify for early retirement at a certain company, the sum of the employee’s age and years of service must be at least 72, If Sue was K years old when she was hired by the company, what is the minimum age at which she could possibly qualify for early retirement.

 Option A: K+36

 Option B: 2K+36

 Option C: (72+K

 Option D: (72-K

 Option E: 2(72-K

A: Option C
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Q: Question: I. a3 - 305 = 207,
II. b2 - 72 = -8 to solve both the equations to find the values of a and b?

 Option A: a > b

 Option B: a ≥ b

 Option C: a < b

 Option D: a ≤ b

 Option E: a = b or the relationship between a and b cannot be established.

A: Option B
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Q: Question: Take a number 'x' and follow these steps :
1. Find the sum of its digit
2. If the sum has only one digit , STOP
3. Else , go back to step 1 with the new number.
If x = 1684 ,what is the end result ?

 Option A: 19

 Option B: 10

 Option C: 1

 Option D: 2

 Option E: None of these

A:
Option C
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