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: A reduction of 20% in the price of salt enables a lady to obtain 10kgs more for Rs.100, find the original price per kg?

 Option A: Rs.2.9

 Option B: Rs.2.1

 Option C: Rs.2.5

 Option D: Rs.2.2

 Option E: Rs.2.7

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: What is the place value of 3 in the numeral 3259

 Option A: 2700

 Option B: 2800

 Option C: 2900

 Option D: 2980

 Option E: 3000

SOLUTION: Option E

PROBLEM: Question: A salesman sold twice as much pears in the afternoon than in the morning. If he sold $420 kilograms of pears that day, how many kilograms did he sell in the afternoon?

 Option A: 120

 Option B: 180

 Option C: 240

 Option D: 280

 Option E: 320

SOLUTION:
Option D