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: How much more would Rs.20000 fetch, after two years, if it is put at 20% p.a. compound interest payable half yearly than if is put at 20% p.a. compound interest payable yearly?

 Option A: 482

 Option B: 297

 Option C: 278

 Option D: 298

 Option E: 279
answer:
Option A


question:
Question: How many seconds will a train 100 meters long take to cross a bridge 250 meters long if the speed of the train is 36 kmph?

 Option A: 54 sec

 Option B: 35 sec

 Option C: 25 sec

 Option D: 45 sec

 Option E: 24 sec
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: A bus covered a distance of 250 km, partly at an average speed of 40 kmph and partly at 60 kmph. If the total time taken is 6 hours, then the distance covered at 40 kmph is

 Option A: 220 km

 Option B: 120km

 Option C: 100km

 Option D: 140km

 Option E: none of these
answer:

Option A