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 3^x*4^y = 1,594,323 and x – y = 13, then x = ?

 Option A: 10

 Option B: 11

 Option C: 12

 Option D: 13

 Option E: 14
[A]: Option D


[Q]: Question: If the average (arithmetic mean) of x, x + 2, and x + 4 is 33, what is the value of x?

 Option A: 30

 Option B: 31

 Option C: 32

 Option D: 32

 Option E: 37
[A]: Option B


[Q]: Question: Patrick purchased 80 pencils and sold them at a loss equal to the selling price of 16 pencils. The cost of 80 pencils is how many times the selling price of 80 pencils?

 Option A:  0.75

 Option B:  1.2

 Option C:  1.8

 Option D:  2.4

 Option E:  4.25
[A]:
Option B