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: -2, 0, 2, 4,... What number should come next?

 Option A: 6

 Option B: 12

 Option C: 8

 Option D: 9

 Option E: 10

SOLUTION: Option A

PROBLEM: Question: Car X began traveling at an average speed of 35 miles per hour. After 72 minutes, car Y began traveling at an average speed of 41 miles per hour. When both cars had traveled the same distance, both cars stopped. How many miles did car X travel from the time car Y began traveling until both cars stopped?

 Option A: 140

 Option B: 175

 Option C: 210

 Option D: 245

 Option E: 280

SOLUTION: Option D

PROBLEM: Question: If x is equal to the sum of the integers from 50 to 70, inclusive, and y is the number of even integers from 50 to 70, inclusive, what is the value of x + y?

 Option A: 1211

 Option B: 1231

 Option C: 1251

 Option D: 1271

 Option E: 1291

SOLUTION:
Option D