In this task, you need to provide the correct option for a given problem from the provided options.

Q: Problem: there are two positive numbers in the ratio 3 : 11 . if the larger number exceeds the smaller by 32 , then what is the smaller number ? 
Options: a ) 8 , b ) 11 , c ) 12 , d ) 15 , e ) 17

A: c
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Q: Problem: 18 balls are numbered 1 to 18 . a ball is drawn and then another ball is drawn without replacement . what is the probability that both balls have even numbers ? 
Options: a ) 2 / 9 , b ) 4 / 17 , c ) 6 / 29 , d ) 8 / 35 , e ) 10 / 43

A: b
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Q: Problem: the price of precious stone is directly proportional to square of its weight . what will be the loss incurred if a stone weighing 28 gm and costing 28,000 breaks into two pieces whose weights are in the ratio 15 : 13 ? 
Options: a ) no loss , b ) 10,000 , c ) 28,000 , d ) 9,500 , e ) 14,000

A:
e
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