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: Let f(x) = x^2 + bx + c. If f(1) = 0 and f(-8) = 0, then f(x) crosses the y-axis at what y-coordinate?

 Option A: -8

 Option B: -1

 Option C: 0

 Option D: 1

 Option E: 8
answer:
Option A


question:
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 $6.00?

 Option A:  72

 Option B:  60

 Option C:  90

 Option D:  120

 Option E:  240
answer:
Option A


question:
Question: Kamal started a business with Rs.25000 and after 4 months, Kiran joined him with Rs.60000. Kamal received Rs.58000 including 10% of profit as commission for managing the business. What amount did Kiran receive?

 Option A: 65000

 Option B: 67000

 Option C: 70000

 Option D: 72000

 Option E: 75000
answer:

Option D