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: To save money, Arkadelphia Cream Cheese will reduce each dimension of its rectangular box container (which is entirely full of cream cheese) by 25%, and reduce the price it charges its consumers by 25% as well. By what percentage does this increase the price-per-cubic-inch that each consumer will pay for cream cheese?

 Option A: 1. No change

 Option B: 2. 78%

 Option C: 3. 100%

 Option D: 4. 300%

 Option E: 5. 400%

SOLUTION: Option B

PROBLEM: Question: If x and y are negative integers, which of the following statements must be true?
I. (-x)^y is positive.
II. (-x)^(-y) is positive.
III. x^(-y) is positive.

 Option A: None

 Option B: II only

 Option C: I and II

 Option D: I and III

 Option E: I, II and III

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: A candidate appearing for an examination has to secure 35% marks to pass paper I. But he secured only 42 marks and failed by 23 marks. What is the maximum mark for paper I?

 Option A: 110

 Option B: 120

 Option C: 186

 Option D: 140

 Option E: 150

SOLUTION:
Option C