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: Little John had $8.50. He spent $1.25 on sweets and gave to his two friends $1.20 and $2.20. How much money was left?

 Option A: $5.85

 Option B: $6.85

 Option C: $ 3.85

 Option D: $2.85

 Option E: $4.85
answer:
Option C


question:
Question: P and Q started a business investing Rs. 85,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively. In what ratio the profit earned after 2 years be divided between P and Q respectively?

 Option A: 17:6

 Option B: 17:0

 Option C: 17:4

 Option D: 17:2

 Option E: 17:3
answer:
Option C


question:
Question: Jeremy bought 2Q steaks for P dollars. Jerome buys R steaks for a 50% discount, how much will the steaks cost him in cents?

 Option A: 50RP/Q.

 Option B: 50QR/P.

 Option C: 25RQ/P.

 Option D: 25RP/Q.

 Option E: RP/(4Q
answer:

Option D