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: Two pipes P and Q can fill a cistern in 12 and 14 minutes respectively. Both are opened together, but at the end of 3 minutes the first is turned off. How much longer will the cistern take to fill?

 Option A: 11 1/2 min

 Option B: 11 1/4 min

 Option C: 11 2/4 min

 Option D: 11 1/5 min

 Option E: 10 1/2 min
answer:
Option E


question:
Question: A man’s speed with the current is 18 km/hr and the speed of the current is 2.5 km/hr. the man’s speed against the current is :

 Option A: 8.5 km/hr

 Option B: 9.5 km/hr

 Option C: 13 km/hr

 Option D: 12.5 km/hr

 Option E: None of these
answer:
Option C


question:
Question: On dividing 23 by a number, the quotient is 4 and the remainder is 3. Find the divisor.

 Option A: 1

 Option B: 2

 Option C: 4

 Option D: 5

 Option E: 7
answer:

Option D