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.
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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: For positive integers x and z, which of the following can be written as z^2?

 Option A: x^2+1

 Option B: x^2-1

 Option C: x^2-24

 Option D: x^2+11

 Option E: x^2-11

Answer: Option D


Question: Question: Rahim bought 4 pillows with the average cost of $5. If Rahim also buys the fifth pillow with the price of $ 10, what is the average (arithmetic mean) price of those 5 pillows?

 Option A: $6

 Option B: $5

 Option C: $5.5

 Option D: $6.5

 Option E: $7

Answer:
Option A