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: The area of a parallelogram is 72sq m and its altitude is twice the corresponding base. Then the length of the base is?

 Option A: 6

 Option B: 9

 Option C: 7

 Option D: 62

 Option E: 2

A: Option A
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Q: Question: The average salary per head of the entire staff of an office including the officers and clerks is Rs.90. The average salary of officers is Rs.500 and that of the clerks is Rs.84. If the number of officers is 2, find the number of officers in the office?

 Option A: 620

 Option B: 720

 Option C: 820

 Option D: 920

 Option E: 1020

A: Option C
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Q: Question: A man took loan from a bank at the rate of 12% p.a. S.I. After 3 years he had to pay Rs. 5400 interest only for the period. The principal amount borrowed by him was?

 Option A: 15028

 Option B: 15029

 Option C: 15000

 Option D: 13029

 Option E: 15921

A:
Option C
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