TASK DEFINITION: You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to apply multiple mathematical operators like addition, subtraction, multiplication or division on the numbers embedded in the text to answer the following question and then only report the final numerical answer.
PROBLEM: vice-mayor alexander wanted to join in with the mayor 's advocacy . he organized a party and invited the whole city to attend . if he hired 5 caterers having 50 employees each how many people are working for the party ?

SOLUTION: 250

PROBLEM: a garden has 52 rows and 15 columns of bean plants . how many plants are there in all ?

SOLUTION: 780

PROBLEM: they decided to hold the party in their backyard . if they have 8 sets of tables and each set has 7 chairs how many chairs do they have for the guests ?

SOLUTION:
56