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: For an employee to qualify for early retirement at a certain company, the sum of the employee’s age and years of service must be at least 72, If Sue was K years old when she was hired by the company, what is the minimum age at which she could possibly qualify for early retirement.

 Option A: K+36

 Option B: 2K+36

 Option C: (72+K

 Option D: (72-K

 Option E: 2(72-K

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: If x is to be chosen at random from the set {1, 2, 3} and y is to be chosen at random from the set {5, 6, 7}, what is the probability that xy will be even?

 Option A:  1/6

 Option B:  1/3

 Option C:  1/2

 Option D:  2/3

 Option E:  5/6

SOLUTION: Option E

PROBLEM: Question: I bought two books; for Rs.480. I sold one at a loss of 15% and other at a gain of 19% and then I found each book was sold at the same price. Find the cost of the book sold at a loss?

 Option A: 288

 Option B: 280

 Option C: 268

 Option D: 256

 Option E: 876

SOLUTION:
Option B