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 the arithmetic sequence t1, t2, t3, ..., tn, t1=23 and tn= tn-1 - 3 for each n > 1. What is the value of n when tn = 8?

 Option A: -1

 Option B: 6

 Option C: 10

 Option D: 14

 Option E: 20
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: Find the number of ways of arranging the letters of the word "MATERIAL" such that all the vowels in the word are to come together?

 Option A: 1887 ways

 Option B: 1440 ways

 Option C: 1657 ways

 Option D: 1652 ways

 Option E: 6745 ways
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: 897.7 – 573.07 – 95.007 = ?

 Option A: 229.623

 Option B: 224.777

 Option C: 233.523

 Option D: 414.637

 Option E: None of these
answer:

Option A