instruction:
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.
question:
Problem: if the simple interest on a certain amount in at 4 % rate 5 years amounted to rs. 2240 less than the principal. what was the principal ?
Options: a. 1500, b. 2500, c. 2507, d. 2800, e. 11500
answer:
d


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Problem: a rectangular tiled patio is composed of 96 square tiles. the rectangular patio will be rearranged so that there will be 2 fewer columns of tiles and 4 more rows of tiles. after the change in layout, the patio will still have 96 tiles, and it will still be rectangular. how many rows are in the tile patio before the change in layout ?
Options: a. 5, b. 6, c. 8, d. 13, e. 28
answer:
c


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Problem: a certain library assesses fines for overdue books as follows. on the first day that a book is overdue, the total fine is $ 0.09. for each additional day that the book is overdue, the total fine is either increased by $ 0.30 or doubled, whichever results in the lesser amount. what is the total for a book on the fourth day it is overdue ?
Options: a. $ 0.66, b. $ 0.70, c. $ 0.80, d. $ 0.90, e. $ 1.00
answer:

a