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: A businessman earns $28800 in December, thus decreasing his average annual (January to December) earnings by $1300. His average annual earnings would be
Source: CMAT Preparation

 Option A: $29000

 Option B: $33500

 Option C: $40200

 Option D: $41000

 Option E: $43100
[A]: Option E


[Q]: Question: Machine P and Machine Q are each used to manufacture 770 sprockets. It takes Machine P 10 hours longer to produce 770 sprockets than Machine Q. Machine Q produces 10% more sprockets per hour than Machine A. How many sprockets per hour does Machine A produce?

 Option A: 3

 Option B: 5

 Option C: 7

 Option D: 9

 Option E: 11
[A]: Option C


[Q]: Question: In what ratio should a variety of rice costing Rs. 6 per kg be mixed with another variety of rice costing Rs. 8.75 per kg to obtain a mixture costing Rs. 7.50 per kg?

 Option A: 1/68

 Option B: 62/89

 Option C: 12/68

 Option D: 11/84

 Option E: 5/6
[A]:
Option E