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: If x is positive and y is negative, which of the following must be true?

 Option A: The product of x and y is positive

 Option B: The sum of x and y is positive

 Option C: The sum of x and y is negative

 Option D: The difference of x and y is positive

 Option E: The sum of x^2 and y^2 is positive

Answer: Option E


Question: Question: A broker invested her own money in the stock market. During the first year, she increased her stock market wealth by 40 percent. In the second year, largely as a result of a slump in the stock market, she suffered a 30 percent decrease in the value of her stock investments. What was the net increase or decrease on her overall stock investment wealth by the end of the second year?

 Option A: −5%

 Option B: −2%

 Option C: 15%

 Option D: 20%

 Option E: 80%

Answer: Option B


Question: Question: A man can row 6 kmph in still water. When the river is running at 1.2 kmph, it takes him 1 hour to row to a place and black. What is the total distance traveled by the man?

 Option A: 5.72

 Option B: 5.29

 Option C: 5.76

 Option D: 5.39

 Option E: 5.29

Answer:
Option C