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: Look at this series: 8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17, ... What number should fill in the blank?

 Option A: 22

 Option B: 33

 Option C: 14

 Option D: 16

 Option E: 18
[A]: Option C


[Q]: Question: The number 46 can be written as the sum of the squares of 3 different positive integers. What is the sum of these 3 integers?

 Option A: 17

 Option B: 16

 Option C: 15

 Option D: 10

 Option E: 13
[A]: Option D


[Q]: Question: P and Q started a business investing Rs 10000 and Rs 15000 resp. In what ratio the profit earned after 2 years be divided between P and Q respectively.

 Option A: 2:7

 Option B: 2:6

 Option C: 17:6

 Option D: 2:3

 Option E: 7:8
[A]:
Option D