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.

[EX Q]: Question: A candidate got 32% of the votes polled and he lost to his rival by 1908 votes. How many votes were cast?

Option A: 5100

Option B: 5200

Option C: 5300

Option D: 5400

Option E: 5500
[EX A]: Option C

[EX Q]: Question: The ratio of a to b to c is 2 to 3 to 4, and a, b, c are positive integers. If the average (arithmetic mean) of the three numbers is 36, what is the value of a?

Option A: 21

Option B: 24

Option C: 25

Option D: 27

Option E: 30
[EX A]: Option B

[EX Q]: Question: One hour after Yolanda started walking from X to Y, a distance of 80 miles, Bob started walking along the same road from Y to X. If Yolandaas walking rate was 8 miles per hour and Bobas was 9 miles per hour, how many miles had Bob walked when they met?

Option A: 38.07

Option B: 40

Option C: 42

Option D: 39

Option E: 40.07
[EX A]:
Option A