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.
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Question: Question: If 0.5 : x :: 5 : 8, then x is equal to:

 Option A: A

 Option B: B

 Option C: C

 Option D: D

 Option E: E

Answer: Option E


Question: Question: If a college has 15 staff for every 700 students, then what is the number of staff for 1400 students?

 Option A: 30

 Option B: 14

 Option C: 12

 Option D: 17

 Option E: 19

Answer: Option A


Question: Question: John distributes his pencil among his 4 friends Rose, Mary, Ranjan, and Rohit in the ratio 1/3 : 1/3 :1/4:1/5 . What is the minimum no. of pencils that the person should have?

 Option A: 45

 Option B: 67

 Option C: 70

 Option D: 77

 Option E: 98

Answer:
Option B