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: 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

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: A certain company reported that the revenue on sales increased 40 % from 2000 to 2003, and increased 90 % from 2000 to 2005. What was the approximate percent increase in revenue for this store from 2003 to 2005?

 Option A:  50 %

 Option B:  36 %

 Option C:  30 %

 Option D:  32 %

 Option E:  29 %

SOLUTION: Option B

PROBLEM: Question: The ratio of cost price to the market price of an article is 4: 5. What is the profit percentage if the ratio of the profit percentage on selling the article to the discount allowed on it is 5: 4?

 Option A: 10%

 Option B: 12%

 Option C: 12.5%

 Option D: 15%

 Option E: 16%

SOLUTION:
Option C