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: Little John had $8.50. He spent $1.25 on sweets and gave to his two friends $1.20 and $2.20. How much money was left?

 Option A: $5.85

 Option B: $6.85

 Option C: $ 3.85

 Option D: $2.85

 Option E: $4.85

A: Option C
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Q: Question: A bag contains 5 red balls, 5 green balls and 6 white balls. A ball is drawn at
random from the box. What is the probability that the ball drawn is either red or green?

 Option A: 2/5

 Option B: 3/5

 Option C: 1/5

 Option D: 7/15

 Option E: 5/8

A: Option E
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Q: Question: A person's present age is two-fifth of the age of his mother. After 8 years, he will be one-half of the age of his mother. How old is the mother at present?

 Option A: 32 Yrs

 Option B: 36 Yrs

 Option C: 40 Yrs

 Option D: 48 Yrs

 Option E: None

A:
Option C
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