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: A man rows to a place 48 km distant and come back in 14 hours. He finds that he can row 4 km with the stream in the same time as 3 km against the stream. The rate of the stream is:

 Option A: 2 km/hr

 Option B: 1 km/hr

 Option C: 4 km/hr

 Option D: 6 km/hr

 Option E: 5 km/hr

Answer: Option B


Question: 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


Question: Question: Pascal has 96 miles remaining to complete his cycling trip. If he reduced his current speed by 4 miles per hour, the remainder of the trip would take him 16 hours longer than it would if he increased his speed by 50%. What is his current speed W ?

 Option A:  6

 Option B:  8

 Option C:  10

 Option D:  12

 Option E:  16

Answer:
Option B