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 certain vehicle is undergoing performance adjustments during a set of three trials on an 8-mile track. The first time it travels around the track at a constant rate of p miles per minute, the second time at a constant rate of p^2 miles per minute, and the third time at a constant rate of p^3 miles per minute. If the vehicle takes the same time to travel the first 18 miles of these trials as it does to travel the last 8 miles, how many minutes does it take to complete all three trials (not counting any time between trials)?

 Option A: 18

 Option B: 36

 Option C: 60

 Option D: 96

 Option E: 112 minutes

SOLUTION: Option E

PROBLEM: Question: An escalator moves towards the top level at the rate of 11 ft.sec and its length is 140 feet. If a person walks on the moving escalator at the rate of 3 feet per second towards the top level, how much time does he take to cover the entire length.

 Option A: 14 sec

 Option B: 10 sec

 Option C: 12 sec

 Option D: 8 sec

 Option E: 5 sec

SOLUTION: Option B

PROBLEM: Question: Because he’s taxed by his home planet, Mork pays a tax rate of 30% on his income, while Mindy pays a rate of only 20% on hers. If Mindy earned 3 times as much as Mork did, what was their combined tax rate?

 Option A:  32.5%

 Option B:  34%

 Option C:  35%

 Option D:  36%

 Option E:  22.5%

SOLUTION:
Option E