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.

Q: Problem: a mixture of 70 litres of milk and water contains 10 % water. how many litres of water should be added to the mixture so that the mixture contains 12 1 / 2 % water ?
Options: a. 2, b. 8, c. 6, d. 3, e. 4

A: a
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Q: Problem: a person buys an article at $ 600. at what price should he sell the article so as to make a profit of 8 % ?
Options: a. 670, b. 689, c. 648, d. 740, e. 889

A: c
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Q: Problem: 8: 18: : 24: ?
Options: a. 38, b. 32, c. 44, d. 43, e. 42

A:
a
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