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.

Q: 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

A: Option C
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Q: Question: If -5 < x < 7 and -6 < y < 3, which of the following specifies all the possible values of xy?

 Option A: -42 < xy < 30

 Option B: -42 < xy < 24

 Option C: -28 < xy < 18

 Option D: -24 < xy < 21

 Option E: -24 < xy < 24

A: Option A
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Q: Question: What will be the cost of building a fence around a square plot with area equal to 289 sq ft, if the price per foot of building the fence is Rs. 54?

 Option A: 3672

 Option B: 920

 Option C: 7290

 Option D: 6928

 Option E: 3729

A:
Option A
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