In this task, you need to provide the correct option for a given problem from the provided options.

Problem: if x and y are both odd prime numbers and x < y , how many distinct positive integer e factors does 2 xy have ? 
Options: a ) 3 , b ) 4 , c ) 6 , d ) 8 , e ) 12
d

Problem: a pet store holds cats and dogs . if the difference between the number of cats and the number of dogs is 3 . what could be the ratio of cats to dogs in the pet store ? 
Options: a ) 12 : 15 , b ) 1 : 4 , c ) 1 : 5 , d ) 2 : 5 , e ) 1 : 3
a

Problem: in a certain large company , the ratio of college graduates with a graduate degree to non - college graduates is 1 : 8 , and ratio of college graduates without a graduate degree to non - college graduates is 2 : 3 . if one picks a random college graduate at this large company , what is the probability e this college graduate has a graduate degree ? 
Options: a ) 1 / 11 , b ) 1 / 12 , c ) 1 / 13 , d ) 3 / 19 , e ) 3 / 43

d