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: In 120 m race, A covers the distance in 36 seconds and B in 45 seconds. In this race A beats B by:

 Option A: 24 m

 Option B: 25 m

 Option C: 22.5 m

 Option D: 9 m

 Option E: 12 m
answer:
Option A


question:
Question: A grocer purchased a quantity of bananas at 3 pounds for $0.50 and sold the entire quantity at 4 pounds for $1.00. How many pounds did the grocer purchase if the profit from selling the bananas was $6.00?

 Option A:  72

 Option B:  60

 Option C:  90

 Option D:  120

 Option E:  240
answer:
Option A


question:
Question: Sushil got thrice as many marks in English as in Science. His total marks in English, Science and Maths are 162. If the ratio of his marks in English and Maths is 4:5, find his marks in Science?

 Option A: 10.9

 Option B: 20.9

 Option C: 30.9

 Option D: 35

 Option E: 45
answer:

Option B