instruction:
The task is to generate the correct answer for a given math problem.
question:
Problem: if 5 a = 3125 , then the value of 5 ( a - 3 ) is :
answer:
25


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Problem: a certain bus driver is paid a regular rate of $ 16 per hour for any number of hours that does not exceed 40 hours per week . for any overtime hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week , the bus driver is paid a rate that is 75 % higher than his regular rate . if last week the bus driver earned $ 1032 in total compensation , how many total hours did he work that week ?
answer:
5


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Problem: maxwell leaves his home and walks toward brad ' s house at the same time that brad leaves his home and runs toward maxwell ' s house . if the distance between their homes is 72 kilometers , maxwell ' s walking speed is 6 km / h , and brad ' s running speed is 12 km / h . what is the distance traveled by maxwell when they meet in the middle ?
answer:

24