TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Question: If the charge of staying in a student youth hostel $18.00/day for the first week, and $15.00/day for each additional week, How much does it cost to stay for 23 days?

 Option A: $336

 Option B: $289

 Option C: $282

 Option D: $274

 Option E: $286

SOLUTION: Option A

PROBLEM: Question: The number of arrangements that can be made with the letters of the word COPY so that the vowels occupy the even places?

 Option A: 6

 Option B: 144

 Option C: 777

 Option D: 992

 Option E: 221

SOLUTION: Option A

PROBLEM: Question: 3 candidates in an election and received 1000, 2000 and 4000 votes respectively. What % of the total votes did the winning candidate got in that election?

 Option A: 45%

 Option B: 50%

 Option C: 57.14%

 Option D: 60%

 Option E: 65.12%

SOLUTION:
Option C