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 sum of Rs.96000 is divided into three parts such that the simple interests accrued on them for Eight, two and four years respectively may be equal. Find the amount deposited for 8 years.

 Option A: 14000

 Option B: 16000

 Option C: 12000

 Option D: 20000

 Option E: 13000

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: Look at this series: 8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17, ... What number should fill in the blank?

 Option A: 22

 Option B: 33

 Option C: 14

 Option D: 16

 Option E: 18

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: A basketball team scored x points per game in its first n games of the season, and in all the following games it scored an average (arithmetic mean) of y points per game. What was the average number of points per game in its first n + 3 games?

 Option A: x + 3y/(n + 3

 Option B: x + y/(n + 3

 Option C: (x + 3y

 Option D: (nx + 3y

 Option E: (3x + ny

SOLUTION:
Option D