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: The compound ratio of 1:3, 3:2 and 4:5?

 Option A: 1:9

 Option B: 1:7

 Option C: 1:2

 Option D: 2:5

 Option E: 1:4

SOLUTION: Option D

PROBLEM: 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%

SOLUTION: Option E

PROBLEM: Question: A grocer purchased a quantity of bananas at 3 pounds for $0.50 and sold the entire quantity at 4 pounds for $1.00. How many pounds did the grocer purchase if the profit from selling the bananas was $7.00?

 Option A:  40

 Option B:  84

 Option C:  90

 Option D:  120

 Option E:  240

SOLUTION:
Option B