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: If x is an integer such that 5 < x < 21, 7 < x < 18, 13 > x > 2, 12 > x > 9, and x + 1 < 13, then x is

 Option A: 3

 Option B: 5

 Option C: 7

 Option D: 9

 Option E: 11

A: Option E
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Q: Question: man buys an article for 10% less than its value and sells it for 10% more than its value. His gain or loss percent is?

 Option A: 12

 Option B: 76

 Option C: 26

 Option D: 20

 Option E: 12

A: Option D
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Q: Question: five friends A, B,C,D and E decided to share a lot of apples. Each of them had half of the total plus half an apple in order. After each of them took their share 2 time, no apples were left.How many apples were there?

 Option A: 1023

 Option B: 1024

 Option C: 1026

 Option D: 1029

 Option E: 1020

A:
Option A
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