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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: an italian sausage is 8 inches long . how many pieces of sausage can be cut from the 8 - inch piece of sausage if each piece is to be 2 / 3 of an inch ? 
Options: a ) 12 , b ) 32 , c ) 22 , d ) 15 , e ) 20
answer:
a


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Problem: what is the value of 8 1 / 3 % of 600 + 37 ½ of 400 
Options: a ) 100 , b ) 300 , c ) 150 , d ) 200 , e ) 250
answer:
d


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Problem: if the arithmetic mean of p and q is 10 and the arithmetic mean of q and r is 27 , what is the value of r - p ? 
Options: a ) 20 , b ) 10 , c ) 34 , d ) 40 , e ) 5
answer:

c