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.
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Question: Two alloys A and B are composed of two basic elements. The ratios of the compositions of the two basic elements in the two alloys are 5 : 3 and 1 : 2, respectively. A new alloy X is formed by mixing the two alloys A and B in the ratio 4 : 3. What is the ratio of the composition of the two basic elements in alloy X ?

 Option A: 1 : 1

 Option B: 2 : 3

 Option C: 5 : 2

 Option D: 4 : 3

 Option E: 7 : 9
answer:
Option A


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Question: The average age of students in section A of 100 students is 20 years and the average age of students in section B of 150 students is 30 years. Find the average age of students in both sections taken together?

 Option A: 26 years

 Option B: 30years

 Option C: 15years

 Option D: 25years

 Option E: 20years
answer:
Option A


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Question: The S.I. on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 8% per annum is half the C.I. on Rs. 4000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on S.I. is?

 Option A: 288

 Option B: 276

 Option C: 1750

 Option D: 2887

 Option E: 2991
answer:

Option C