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: A sun is divided among X, Y and Z in such a way that for each rupee X gets, Y gets 45 paisa and Z gets 30 paisa. If the share of Y is RS. 36, what is the total amount?

 Option A: 166

 Option B: 140

 Option C: 178

 Option D: 177

 Option E: 169
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: Car ‘X’ covers a distance of 385 kms in 7 hours and car ‘Y’ covers a distance of 715 kms in 13 hrs. What is the difference in the speed of the two cars?

 Option A: 2kms/hr

 Option B: 1km/hr

 Option C: 3kms/hr

 Option D: 5kms/hr

 Option E: None of these
answer:
Option E


question:
Question: For all integers a and b, a%b = (a + b)(a - b). If 10%x = 19, then which of the following could be a value of x?

 Option A: -9

 Option B: -8

 Option C: 2

 Option D: 3

 Option E: 6
answer:

Option A