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: In a kilometer race, A beats B by 54 meters or 12 seconds. What time does A take to complete the race?

 Option A: 212

 Option B: 190

 Option C: 277

 Option D: 181

 Option E: 122
Option A

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
Option C

Question: A bag contains 6 red, 5 blue and 2 green balls. If 2 ballsare picked at random, what is the probability that both are red?

 Option A: 2/13

 Option B: 1/15

 Option C: 5/26

 Option D: 3/25

 Option E: 4/17

Option C