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 box contains 9 pairs of shoes (18 shoes in total). If two shoes are selected at random, what it is the probability that they are matching shoes?

 Option A: 1/190

 Option B: 1/17

 Option C: 1/19

 Option D: 1/10

 Option E: 1/9

SOLUTION: Option B

PROBLEM: Question: Find the greatest number which on dividing 1255 and 1490, leaves a reminder of 8 and 11 respectively

 Option A: 27

 Option B: 29

 Option C: 33

 Option D: 39

 Option E: 41

SOLUTION: Option B

PROBLEM: 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

SOLUTION:
Option D