Q: Claim: "Mathematical optimization involves taking away numbers until things are simplified."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
Options:
- yes
- no
A: The answer is no.
Chain of thoughts: Mathematical optimization finds a way to do the same thing faster with less resources.

Q: Does the following sentence make sense?
"The Qin dynasty reigned in China."
Options:
- yes
- no
A: The answer is yes.
Chain of thoughts: The Qin dynasty was one of the dynasties of China.

Q: "Humboldt County, California houses towards the Pacific Ocean."
Is the above claim true?
Options:
- yes
- no
A: The answer is yes.
Chain of thoughts: The city is located close by the sea.

Q: Does the following sentence make sense?
"A German playwright wrote The Winter's Tale."
Options:
- yes
- no
A:
The answer is no.
Chain of thoughts: The Winter's Tale was written by Shakespeare, an English writer.