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: To save money, Arkadelphia Cream Cheese will reduce each dimension of its rectangular box container (which is entirely full of cream cheese) by 25%, and reduce the price it charges its consumers by 25% as well. By what percentage does this increase the price-per-cubic-inch that each consumer will pay for cream cheese?

Option A: 1. No change

Option B: 2. 78%

Option C: 3. 100%

Option D: 4. 300%

Option E: 5. 400%
answer:
Option B

question:
Question: John left home and drove at the rate of 45 mph for 2 hours. He stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of 45 mph to reach his destination. How many miles did John drive?

Option A: 235 miles.

Option B: 245 miles.

Option C: 225 miles.

Option D: 265 miles.

Option E: 275 miles.
answer:
Option C

question:
Question: Ms. Lily sold two properties, X and Y, for $26,000 each. She sold property X for 20 % more than she paid for it and sold property Y for 20% less than she paid for it. If expenses are disregarded , what was her total net gain or loss, if any, on the two properties ?

Option A: $2166.67

Option B: $2226.67

Option C: $2326.67

Option D: $2426.67

Option E: $2526.67
answer:
Option A