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: Question: What is the place value of 3 in the numeral 3259

 Option A: 2700

 Option B: 2800

 Option C: 2900

 Option D: 2980

 Option E: 3000

Answer: Option E


Question: Question: Patrick purchased 80 pencils and sold them at a loss equal to the selling price of 16 pencils. The cost of 80 pencils is how many times the selling price of 80 pencils?

 Option A:  0.75

 Option B:  1.2

 Option C:  1.8

 Option D:  2.4

 Option E:  4.25

Answer: Option B


Question: Question: If 5 workers collect 48 kg of cotton in 4 days, how many kg of cotton will 9 workers collect in 2 days?

 Option A: 47.6 kg

 Option B: 52.6 kg

 Option C: 59.6 kg

 Option D: 56.6 kg

 Option E: 57.6 kg

Answer:
Option E