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: Kiran is younger than Bineesh by 7 years and their ages are in the respective ratio of 7:9. How old is Kiran?

 Option A: 22.5

 Option B: 24.5

 Option C: 23.5

 Option D: 25.5

 Option E: 26.5

SOLUTION: Option B

PROBLEM: Question: 23, 18, 16, 11, 9, 4 ?

 Option A: 3

 Option B: 2

 Option C: 7

 Option D: 5

 Option E: 1

SOLUTION: Option B

PROBLEM: Question: Salesperson A's compensation for any week is $280 plus 6 percent of the portion of A's total sales above $1,000 for that week. Salesperson B's compensation for any week is 8 percent of B's total sales for that week. For what amount of total weekly sales would both salespeople earn the same compensation?

 Option A: $5000

 Option B: $7000

 Option C: $9000

 Option D: $11,000

 Option E: $13,000

SOLUTION:
Option D