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: The area of a parallelogram is 72sq m and its altitude is twice the corresponding base. Then the length of the base is?

 Option A: 6

 Option B: 9

 Option C: 7

 Option D: 62

 Option E: 2
Option A

Question: A cistern can be filled by a tap in 3 hours while it can be emptied by another tap in 9 hours. If both the taps are opened simultaneously, then after how much time will the cistern get filled?

 Option A: 2.9 hrs

 Option B: 4.5 hrs

 Option C: 2.9 hrs

 Option D: 7.2 hrs

 Option E: 8.6 hrs
Option B

Question: . A and B are partners in a business. A contributes 1/4 of the capital for 15 months and B received 2/3 of the profit . For how long B’s money was used.

 Option A: 33

 Option B: 27

 Option C: 10

 Option D: 8

 Option E: 82

Option C