instruction:
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.
question:
Question: In measuring the sides of a rectangle, one side is taken 6% in excess, and the other 5% in deficit. Find the error percent in the area calculated from these measurements.

 Option A: 0.11%

 Option B: 0.7%

 Option C: 0.4%

 Option D: 0.6%

 Option E: 0.8%
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: A train speeds past a pole in 15 sec and a platform 140 m long in 25 sec, its length is?

 Option A: 210

 Option B: 150

 Option C: 160

 Option D: 170

 Option E: 180
answer:
Option A


question:
Question: Sue's trail mix is 30% nuts and 70% dried fruit. Jane's trail mix is 60% nuts and 40% chocolate chips. If the combined mixture of Sue and Jane's trails mix contains 55% nuts, what percent of the combined mixture is dried fruit?

 Option A: 8.5%

 Option B: 11.7%

 Option C: 14.2%

 Option D: 17.6%

 Option E: 20.5%
answer:

Option B