TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Question: The compound ratio of 1:3, 3:2 and 4:5?

 Option A: 1:9

 Option B: 1:7

 Option C: 1:2

 Option D: 2:5

 Option E: 1:4

SOLUTION: Option D

PROBLEM: Question: The population of a certain town increases by 50 percent every 50 years. If the population in 1950 was 810, in what year was the population 160?

 Option A: 1650

 Option B: 1700

 Option C: 1750

 Option D: 1800

 Option E: 1850

SOLUTION: Option C

PROBLEM: Question: By selling 12 toffees for a rupee, a man loses 20%. How many for a rupee should be sell to get a gain of 20%?

 Option A: 5

 Option B: 8

 Option C: 10

 Option D: 15

 Option E: 20

SOLUTION:
Option B

