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: If the ratio of a to b is 2 to 3 and the ratio of b to c is 1 to 5, what is the ratio of a to c?

 Option A: 4/15

 Option B: 1/3

 Option C: 2/15

 Option D: 4/5

 Option E: 7/6

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: A certain population of bacteria doubles every 10 minutes. If the number of bacteria in the population initially was 10^5, then what was the number in the population 50 minutes later?

 Option A: 2(10^5

 Option B: 5(10^5

 Option C: (2^5

 Option D: (10^5

 Option E: (10^5

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: A shepherd had 17 sheep. All but nine died. How many was he left with ?

 Option A: Nil

 Option B: 8

 Option C: 9

 Option D: 10

 Option E: 17

SOLUTION:
Option C