TASK DEFINITION: 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'.
PROBLEM: Problem: in a certain company , the ratio of the number of managers to the number of non - managers in any department must always be greater than 7 : 37 . in the company , what is the maximum number of non - managers in a department that has 9 managers ? 
Options: a ) 44 , b ) 45 , c ) 46 , d ) 47 , e ) 48

SOLUTION: d

PROBLEM: Problem: in country x a returning tourist may import goods with a total value of $ 500 or less tax free , but must pay an 8 percent tax on the portion of the total value in excess of $ 500 . what tax must be paid by a returning tourist who imports goods with a total value of $ 730 ? 
Options: a ) $ 58.40 , b ) $ 40 . 00 , c ) $ 24.60 , d ) $ 18.40 , e ) $ 16.00

SOLUTION: d

PROBLEM: Problem: if a and b are the roots of the equation x 2 - 9 x + 9 = 0 , then the value of a 2 + b 2 is : 
Options: a ) 63 , b ) 24 , c ) 17 , d ) 6 , e ) 5

SOLUTION:
a