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: The purchase price of an article is $48. In order to include 5% of cost for overhead and to provide $12 of net profit, the markup should be

 Option A: 15%

 Option B: 25%

 Option C: 30%

 Option D: 40%

 Option E: 45%
[A]: Option C


[Q]: Question: The amount of an investment will double in approximately 70/ p years, where p is the percent interest, compounded annually. If Thelma invests $ 60,000 in a long-term CD that pays 5 percent interest, compounded annually, what will be the approximate total value of the investment when Thelma is ready to retire 42 years later?

 Option A: $ 280,000

 Option B: $ 320,000

 Option C: $ 360,000

 Option D: $ 480,000

 Option E: $ 540,000
[A]: Option D


[Q]: Question: A train crosses a platform of 150 m in 15 sec, same train crosses another platform of length 250 m in 20 sec. then find the length of the train?

 Option A: 150

 Option B: 788

 Option C: 267

 Option D: 266

 Option E: 123
[A]:
Option A