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: (3x + 1) (2x - 5) = ax^2 + kx + n . What is the value of a - n + k ?

 Option A: 5

 Option B: 8

 Option C: 9

 Option D: 14

 Option E: 11
Option D

Question: Every year an amount increases by 1/8th of itself. How much will it be after two years if its present value is Rs.1600?

 Option A: 3000

 Option B: 4200

 Option C: 2025

 Option D: 1205

 Option E: 3251
Option C

Question: John and Steve are speed walkers in a race. John is 15 meters behind Steve when he begins his final push. John blazes to the finish at a pace of 4.2 m/s, while Steve maintains a blistering 3.7 m/s speed. If John finishes the race 2 meters ahead of Steve, how long was John’s final push?

 Option A: 13 seconds

 Option B: 17 seconds

 Option C: 26 seconds

 Option D: 34 seconds

 Option E: 51 seconds

Option D