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.
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Question: Question: A man’s speed with the current is 18 km/hr and the speed of the current is 2.5 km/hr. the man’s speed against the current is :

 Option A: 8.5 km/hr

 Option B: 9.5 km/hr

 Option C: 13 km/hr

 Option D: 12.5 km/hr

 Option E: None of these

Answer: Option C


Question: Question: Mr. Kramer, the losing candidate in a two-candidate election, received 942,568 votes, which was exactly 35 percent of all votes cast. Approximately what percent of the remaining votes would he need to have received in order to have won at least 50 percent of all the votes cast?

 Option A: 10%

 Option B: 12%

 Option C: 15%

 Option D: 17%

 Option E: 23%

Answer: Option E


Question: Question: A rectangular room has the rectangular shaped rug shown as above figure such that the rug’s area is 160 square feet and its length is 6 feet longer than its width. If the uniform width between the rug and room is 6 feet, what is the area of the region uncovered by the rug (shaded region), in square feet?

 Option A: 32

 Option B: 456

 Option C: 40

 Option D: 46

 Option E: 104

Answer:
Option B