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: Let f(x) = x^2 + bx + c. If f(1) = 0 and f(-8) = 0, then f(x) crosses the y-axis at what y-coordinate?

 Option A: -8

 Option B: -1

 Option C: 0

 Option D: 1

 Option E: 8

SOLUTION: Option A

PROBLEM: Question: A man's speed with the current is 20 kmph and speed of the current is 3 kmph. The Man's speed against the current will be

 Option A: 11 kmph

 Option B: 12 kmph

 Option C: 14 kmph

 Option D: 17 kmph

 Option E: None of these

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: An electronic device makes a beep after every 60 sec. Another device makes a beep after every 62
sec. They beeped together at 10 a.m. The time when they will next make a beep together at the earliest, is

 Option A: 10:28 am

 Option B: 10:30 am

 Option C: 10:31 am

 Option D: 10:37 am

 Option E: None of above

SOLUTION:
Option C