Given a math problem with context and a question and 5 answer choices, the task is to provide the correct answer choice based on the problem. You must choose one of the given answer choices by letter: a, b, c, d, or e; anything else is invalid.

[Q]: Problem: the present worth of rs. 2310 due years hence, the rate of interest being 15 % per annum, is :
Options: a. rs. 1440, b. rs. 1750, c. rs. 1680, d. rs. 1840, e. none of these
[A]: c


[Q]: Problem: last year elaine spent 20 % of her annual earnings on rent. this year she earned 20 % more than last year and she spent 30 % of her annual earnings on rent. the amount she spent on rent this year is what percent of the amount spent on rent last year ?
Options: a. 185.5, b. 180.0, c. 167.5, d. 172.5, e. 177.5
[A]: b


[Q]: Problem: a hiker walking at a constant rate of 4 kilometers per hour is passed by a cyclist travelling in the same direction along the same path at a constant rate of 24 kilometers per hour. the cyclist stops and waits for the hiker 5 minutes after passing her while the hiker continues to walk at her constant rate. how many minutes must the cyclist wait until the hiker catches up ?
Options: a. 10, b. 15, c. 20, d. 25, e. 30
[A]:
d