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.
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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
answer:
b


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Problem: in a certain pond, 50 fish were caught, tagged, and returned to the pond. a few days later, 50 fish were caught again, of which 5 were found to have been tagged. if the percent of tagged fish in the second catch approximates the percent of tagged fish in the pond, what is the approximate number of fish in the pond ?
Options: a. 400, b. 500, c. 1,250, d. 2,500, e. 10,000
answer:
b


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Problem: a train which has 500 m long, is running 100 kmph. in what time will it cross a person moving at 10 kmph in same direction ?
Options: a. 20 sec, b. 25 sec, c. 30 sec, d. 35 sec, e. 40 sec
answer:

a