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.

[EX Q]: Question: What sum of money will produce Rs.70 as simple interest in 4 years at 3 1/2 percent?

 Option A: 266

 Option B: 500

 Option C: 287

 Option D: 26

 Option E: 281
[EX A]: Option B

[EX Q]: Question: A certain vehicle is undergoing performance adjustments during a set of three trials on an 8-mile track. The first time it travels around the track at a constant rate of p miles per minute, the second time at a constant rate of p^2 miles per minute, and the third time at a constant rate of p^3 miles per minute. If the vehicle takes the same time to travel the first 18 miles of these trials as it does to travel the last 8 miles, how many minutes does it take to complete all three trials (not counting any time between trials)?

 Option A: 18

 Option B: 36

 Option C: 60

 Option D: 96

 Option E: 112 minutes
[EX A]: Option E

[EX Q]: Question: A card player holds 13 cards of four suits, of which seven are black and six are red. There are twice as many hearts as clubs and twice as many diamonds as hearts. How many spades does he hold?

 Option A: 6

 Option B: 7

 Option C: 8

 Option D: 9

 Option E: 10
[EX A]:
Option A