Task: Question Answering
Input (English): Problem: the simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 8 % per annum is half the compound interest on $ 4000 for 2 years at 10 % per annum . the sum placed on simple interest is ? 
Options: a ) $ 1250 , b ) $ 1300 , c ) $ 1750 , d ) $ 2015 , e ) $ 1452
Output (English): c