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: A sun is divided among X, Y and Z in such a way that for each rupee X gets, Y gets 45 paisa and Z gets 30 paisa. If the share of Y is RS. 36, what is the total amount?

 Option A: 166

 Option B: 140

 Option C: 178

 Option D: 177

 Option E: 169
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: The total of the ages of Amar, Akbar and Anthony is 30 years. What was the total of their ages three years ago ?

 Option A: 20 years

 Option B: 28 years

 Option C: 71 years

 Option D: 21 years

 Option E: 31 years
answer:
Option D


question:
Question: If the average of 9 digits is 18 and the average of 4 of them is 8, calculate the average of the remaining 5 numbers?

 Option A: 21

 Option B: 26

 Option C: 27

 Option D: 22

 Option E: 29
answer:

Option B