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: 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

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: The average of first ten prime numbers which are odd is?

 Option A: 15.5

 Option B: 15.7

 Option C: 15.2

 Option D: 15.8

 Option E: 15.1

SOLUTION: Option D

PROBLEM: Question: A clock shows the time as 11 a.m. If the minute hand gains 5 minutes every hour, how many minutes will the clock gain by 6 p.m.?

 Option A: 45 minutes

 Option B: 55 minutes

 Option C: 35 minutes

 Option D: 25 minutes

 Option E: 40 minutes

SOLUTION:
Option C