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: On dividing a number by 7, we get 5 as quotient and 0 as remainder. On dividing the same number by 11, what will be the remainder?

 Option A: 2

 Option B: 5

 Option C: 8

 Option D: 1

 Option E: 3

SOLUTION: Option A

PROBLEM: Question: Mr. Thomas invested an amount of 13,900 divided in two different schemes A and B at the simple interest rate of 14% p.a. and 11% p.a. respectively. If the total amount of simple interest earned in 2 years be 3508, what was the amount invested in Scheme B?

 Option A: 6400

 Option B: 6500

 Option C: 7200

 Option D: 7500

 Option E: None of these

SOLUTION: Option A

PROBLEM: Question: The population of a bacteria colony doubles every day. If it was started 8 days ago with 3 bacteria and each bacteria lives for 12 days, how large is the colony today?

 Option A: 512

 Option B: 768

 Option C: 13122

 Option D: 2048

 Option E: 4096

SOLUTION:
Option C