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: Let f(x) = x^2 + bx + c. If f(1) = 0 and f(-8) = 0, then f(x) crosses the y-axis at what y-coordinate?

 Option A: -8

 Option B: -1

 Option C: 0

 Option D: 1

 Option E: 8

SOLUTION: Option A

PROBLEM: Question: A laborer is engaged for 30 days on the condition that he receives Rs.25 for each day he works and is fined Rs.7.50 for each day is absent. He gets Rs.425 in all. For how many days was he absent?

 Option A: 22

 Option B: 38

 Option C: 19

 Option D: 10

 Option E: 28

SOLUTION: Option D

PROBLEM: Question: Find the missing figures :
?% of 60 = 2.125

 Option A: 8.54

 Option B: 6.54

 Option C: 8.7

 Option D: 3.54

 Option E: 4.54

SOLUTION:
Option E

