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: Sixty percent of the members of a swim club have passed the lifesaving test. Among the members who have not passed the test, 12 have taken the preparatory course and 30 have not taken the course. How many members are there in the swim club?

 Option A:  60

 Option B:  80

 Option C:  100

 Option D:  120

 Option E:  140

SOLUTION: Option E

PROBLEM: Question: A father was as old as his son's present at the time of your birth. If the father's age is 44 years now, the son's age 5years back was?

 Option A: 10 years

 Option B: 12 years

 Option C: 14 years

 Option D: 16 years

 Option E: 17 years

SOLUTION: Option E

PROBLEM: Question: Exactly 15% of the reporters for a certain wire service cover local politics in Country X. If 25% of the reporters who cover politics for the wire service do not cover local politics in Country X, what percent of the reporters for the wire service do not cover politics?

 Option A:  20%

 Option B:  42%

 Option C:  44%

 Option D:  66%

 Option E:  84%

SOLUTION:
Option D