instruction:
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.
question:
Question: A and B together can do a work in 3 days. If A alone can do it in 12 days. In how many days can B alone do it?

 Option A: 4

 Option B: 6

 Option C: 8

 Option D: 10

 Option E: 25
answer:
Option A


question:
Question: In a local school district, the high school and middle school each received r dollars toward funding for the student arts program. The high school enrolled 600 students and the middle school enrolled 300 students. Later, the middle school transferred s dollars to the high school so that they would have received the same funding per student. Which of the following is equivalent to s?

 Option A: r/3

 Option B: r/2

 Option C: 2r

 Option D: 3r

 Option E: r/9
answer:
Option A


question:
Question: Each of the cucumbers in 100 pounds of cucumbers is composed of 99% water, by weight. After some of the water evaporates, the cucumbers are now 98% water by weight. What is the new weight of the cucumbers, in pounds?

 Option A: 2

 Option B: 50

 Option C: 92

 Option D: 96

 Option E: 98
answer:

Option B