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: Patrick purchased 80 pencils and sold them at a loss equal to the selling price of 16 pencils. The cost of 80 pencils is how many times the selling price of 80 pencils?

 Option A:  0.75

 Option B:  1.2

 Option C:  1.8

 Option D:  2.4

 Option E:  4.25
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: For any positive integer Y, the sum of the first Y positive integers equals Y(Y+1)/2 . If X and Y are positive integers and X > Y, what is the sum of all the integers between X and Y, inclusive?

 Option A:  X(X+1

 Option B:  X(X+1

 Option C:  X(X+1

 Option D:  X(X+1

 Option E:  X(Y+1
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: Raman buys an old scooter for Rs. 5000 and spends Rs. 1000 on its repairs. If he sells the scooter for Rs. 7200, his gain percent is :

 Option A: 20%

 Option B: 12%

 Option C: 10%

 Option D: 5%

 Option E: None of these
answer:

Option A