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'.

[Q]: Problem: 998 x 998 = ? 
Options: a ) 996000 , b ) 1000000 , c ) 996004 , d ) 4000 , e ) 996008
[A]: c


[Q]: Problem: in the storage room of a certain bakery , the ratio of sugar to flour is 5 to 4 , and the ratio of flour to baking soda is 10 to 1 . if there were 60 more pounds of baking soda in the room , the ratio of flour to baking soda would be 8 to 1 . how many pounds of sugar are stored in the room ? 
Options: a ) 600 , b ) 1200 , c ) 1500 , d ) 1600 , e ) 3000
[A]: e


[Q]: Problem: if 9 boys meet at a reunion and each boy shakes hands exactly once with each of the others , then what is the total number of handshakes 
Options: a ) 41 , b ) 42 , c ) 36 , d ) 44 , e ) 45
[A]:
c