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: How many pieces of 0.85 metres can be cut from a rod 42.5 metres long?

 Option A: 30

 Option B: 40

 Option C: 50

 Option D: 60

 Option E: 70

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: In what time will a train 200 m long cross an electric pole, it its speed be 144 km/hr?

 Option A: 2.5 sec

 Option B: 2.9 sec

 Option C: 3.5 sec

 Option D: 7.5 sec

 Option E: 5 sec

SOLUTION: Option E

PROBLEM: Question: Because he’s taxed by his home planet, Mork pays a tax rate of 40% on his income, while Mindy pays a rate of only 30% 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: 37.5%

SOLUTION:
Option A