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: The ratio of a to b to c is 2 to 3 to 4, and a, b, c are positive integers. If the average (arithmetic mean) of the three numbers is 36, what is the value of a?

 Option A: 21

 Option B: 24

 Option C: 25

 Option D: 27

 Option E: 30
answer:
Option B


question:
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
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: Express a speed of 414 kmph in meters per second?

 Option A: 201 mps

 Option B: 114 mps

 Option C: 118 mps

 Option D: 115mps

 Option E: 111 mps
answer:

Option D