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: A certain vehicle is undergoing performance adjustments during a set of three trials on an 8-mile track. The first time it travels around the track at a constant rate of p miles per minute, the second time at a constant rate of p^2 miles per minute, and the third time at a constant rate of p^3 miles per minute. If the vehicle takes the same time to travel the first 18 miles of these trials as it does to travel the last 8 miles, how many minutes does it take to complete all three trials (not counting any time between trials)?

 Option A: 18

 Option B: 36

 Option C: 60

 Option D: 96

 Option E: 112 minutes
[A]: Option E


[Q]: Question: Three number are in the ratio 5:6:7. The sum of its largest and smallest numbers equals the sum of the third number and 48. Find the third number?

 Option A: 87

 Option B: 57

 Option C: 48

 Option D: 26

 Option E: 28
[A]: Option C


[Q]: Question: The sum and the product of two numbers are 12 and 20 respectively, the difference of the number is?

 Option A: 1

 Option B: 6

 Option C: 7

 Option D: 8

 Option E: 2
[A]:
Option D