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: Divide 71 into 2 parts such that 1 part exceeds the other by 8. What are the 2 no.'s in that part?

 Option A: 29

 Option B: 30

 Option C: 31

 Option D: 35

 Option E: 38
answer:
Option C


question:
Question: A reduction of 20% in the price of salt enables a lady to obtain 10kgs more for Rs.100, find the original price per kg?

 Option A: Rs.2.9

 Option B: Rs.2.1

 Option C: Rs.2.5

 Option D: Rs.2.2

 Option E: Rs.2.7
answer:
Option C


question:
Question: The timing of a college is from 12 p.m to 4.10 p.m. Five lectures are held in the given duration and a break of 5 minutes after each lecture is given to the students. Find the duration of each lecture.

 Option A: 52 minutes

 Option B: 45 minutes

 Option C: 46 minutes

 Option D: 48 minutes

 Option E: 44 minutes
answer:

Option C