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In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on the general math. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.
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Problem: if 7 ^ k = 2 , then 7 ^ ( 4 k + 2 ) = 
Options: a ) 729 , b ) 754 , c ) 784 , d ) 783 , e ) 108
answer:
c


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Problem: when 1 / 20 % of 4,000 is subtracted from 1 / 10 of 4,000 , the difference is 
Options: a ) 50 , b ) 200 , c ) 380 , d ) 398 , e ) 400
answer:
d


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Problem: a store owner estimates that the average price of type a products will increase by 20 % next year and that the price of type b products will increase by 11 % next year . this year , the total amount paid for type a products was $ 3500 and the total price paid for type b products was $ 8600 . according to the store owner ' s estimate , and assuming the number of products purchased next year remains the same as that of this year , how much will be spent for both products next year ? 
Options: a ) $ 13,746 , b ) $ 15,325 , c ) $ 16,000 , d ) $ 16,225 , e ) $ 17,155
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a