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.

Q: Question: 5, 9, 17, 29, 45, ?

 Option A: 65

 Option B: 56

 Option C: 74

 Option D: 57

 Option E: 32

A: Option A
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Q: Question: Rahul went to a shop and bought things worth Rs. 50, out of which 80 Paise went on sales tax on taxable purchases. If the tax rate was 8%, then what was the cost of the tax free items?

 Option A: 21.4

 Option B: 12.4

 Option C: 41.2

 Option D: 39.2

 Option E: 32.9

A: Option D
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Q: Question: Ahmed, Babu, Chitra, David and Eesha each choose a large different number. Ahmed says, “ My number is not the largest and not the smallest”. Babu says, “My number is not the largest and not the smallest”. Chitra says, “My number is the largest”. David says, “ My number is the smallest”. Eesha says, “ My number is not the smallest”. Exactly one of the five children is lying. The others are telling the truth. Who has the largest number?

 Option A: Eesha

 Option B: David

 Option C: Chitra

 Option D: Babu

 Option E: EEEW

A:
Option A
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