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: Find the greatest number which on dividing 1255 and 1490, leaves a reminder of 8 and 11 respectively

 Option A: 27

 Option B: 29

 Option C: 33

 Option D: 39

 Option E: 41
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: A combustion reaction forms carbon dioxide. A carbon dioxide molecule contains one carbon and two oxygen atoms. If, over a period of 10 minutes, a combustion reaction creates 10,000 molecules of carbon dioxide then approximately how many more atoms of oxygen than carbon are created on average per minute?

 Option A: 1,000

 Option B: 500

 Option C: 250

 Option D: 50

 Option E: 0
answer:
Option A


question:
Question: The sequence a1, a2, a3, a4. a5 is such that an = a n-1 +5 for 2≤ n ≤ 5. If a5 = 37 what is the value of a1 ?

 Option A: 1

 Option B: 6

 Option C: 17

 Option D: 16

 Option E: 21
answer:

Option C