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.

[EX Q]: Question: A laborer is engaged for 30 days on the condition that he receives Rs.25 for each day he works and is fined Rs.7.50 for each day is absent. He gets Rs.425 in all. For how many days was he absent?

 Option A: 22

 Option B: 38

 Option C: 19

 Option D: 10

 Option E: 28
[EX A]: Option D

[EX Q]: Question: A businessman earns $28800 in December, thus decreasing his average annual (January to December) earnings by $1300. His average annual earnings would be
Source: CMAT Preparation

 Option A: $29000

 Option B: $33500

 Option C: $40200

 Option D: $41000

 Option E: $43100
[EX A]: Option E

[EX Q]: Question: If the average (arithmetic mean) of five consecutive negative integers is 8k – 1, what is the difference between the greatest and least of the five integers?

 Option A: 4K

 Option B: 4k^2 -4k

 Option C: 4-4k

 Option D: 4

 Option E: 4k+4
[EX A]:
Option D