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 grocer purchased a quantity of bananas at 3 pounds for $0.50 and sold the entire quantity at 4 pounds for $1.00. How many pounds did the grocer purchase if the profit from selling the bananas was $6.00?

 Option A:  72

 Option B:  60

 Option C:  90

 Option D:  120

 Option E:  240

Answer: Option A


Question: Question: How much more would Rs.20000 fetch, after two years, if it is put at 20% p.a. compound interest payable half yearly than if is put at 20% p.a. compound interest payable yearly?

 Option A: 482

 Option B: 297

 Option C: 278

 Option D: 298

 Option E: 279

Answer: Option A


Question: Question: The average weight of 8 persons increases by 4.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 65 kg. What might be the weight of the new person ?

 Option A: 75 kg

 Option B: 65 kg

 Option C: 55 kg

 Option D: 85 kg

 Option E: 101 kg

Answer:
Option E