TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Question: A sequence contains y numbers of alternating positive and negative numbers, If the first number is postive and y is an even number, how many negative numbers are in it?

 Option A: (y+1

 Option B: (y-1

 Option C: y/(2+1

 Option D: y/(2-1

 Option E: y/2

SOLUTION: Option E

PROBLEM: Question: The difference between the place values of 7 and 3 in the number 527435 is

 Option A: 4

 Option B: 5

 Option C: 45

 Option D: 6970

 Option E: None

SOLUTION: Option D

PROBLEM: Question: The price of 10 chairs is equal to that of 4 tables. The price of 15 chairs and 2 tables together is Rs. 4000. The total price of 12 chairs and 3 tables is:

 Option A: Rs. 3700

 Option B: Rs. 3800

 Option C: Rs. 3900

 Option D: Rs. 4000

 Option E: Rs. 4900

SOLUTION:
Option C