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: Plaudia can choose any two of four different candles and any 8 of 9 different flowers for a centerpiece arrangement. Given these choices, how many candle + flower groupings can she select?

Option A: 54

Option B: 72

Option C: 96

Option D: 144

Option E: 432
Option A

Question: On his first 3 tests, Rajeev received an average score of X points. If on his fourth test, he exceeds his previous average score by 24 points, what is his average score for his first 4 tests?

Option A: X

Option B: X+6

Option C: X+4

Option D: X+3

Option E: X+2
Option B

Question: Two trains of length 100 m and 200 m are 70 m apart. They start moving towards each other on parallel tracks, at speeds 54 kmph and 72 kmph. After how much time will the trains meet?

Option A: 2 sec

Option B: 32/3 sec

Option C: 20/7 sec

Option D: 32/3 sec

Option E: 53/2 sec
Option A