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'.

[EX Q]: Problem: a is the hundreds digit of the 3 digit integer x , b is the tens digit of x , and c is the units digit of x . 4 a = 2 b = c , and a > 0 . what is the difference between the two greatest possible values of x ? tip : dont stop till you have exhausted all answer choices to arrive at the correct one . 
Options: a ) 124 , b ) 297 , c ) 394 , d ) 421 , e ) 842
[EX A]: a

[EX Q]: Problem: if a - b = 5 and a 2 + b 2 = 31 , find the value of ab . 
Options: a ) 9 , b ) 2 , c ) 3 , d ) 7 , e ) 12
[EX A]: c

[EX Q]: Problem: find the next term 88 , 62 , . . ? 
Options: a ) - 2 , b ) - 4 , c ) - 6 , d ) - 8 , e ) - 9
[EX A]:
b