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.

Q: Question: If -5 < x < 7 and -6 < y < 3, which of the following specifies all the possible values of xy?

 Option A: -42 < xy < 30

 Option B: -42 < xy < 24

 Option C: -28 < xy < 18

 Option D: -24 < xy < 21

 Option E: -24 < xy < 24

A: Option A
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Q: Question: A certain electric-company plan offers customers reduced rates for electricity used between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. weekdays and 24 hours a day Saturdays and Sundays. Under this plan, the reduced rates Z apply to what fraction of a week?

 Option A:  1/2

 Option B:  5/8

 Option C:  9/14

 Option D:  16/21

 Option E:  9/10

A: Option C
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Q: Question: Given 2 negative numbers, the greater of the two is quadrupled, the difference between it and the lesser number is 14. what is the greater number if the product of both numbers is 30?

 Option A: -9

 Option B: -8

 Option C: -4

 Option D: -1

 Option E: -5

A:
Option E
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