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: a box contains 8 apples , 7 of which are red . an apple is drawn from the box and its color is noted before it is eaten . this is done a total of n times , and the probability that a red apple is drawn each time is less than 0.5 . what is the smallest possible value of n ? 
Options: a ) 3 , b ) 4 , c ) 5 , d ) 6 , e ) 7

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: at the end of the month , a certain ocean desalination plant ’ s reservoir contained 14 million gallons of water . this amount is twice the normal level . if this amount represents 70 % of the reservoir ’ s total capacity , how many million gallons short of total capacity is the normal level ? 
Options: a ) 2 , b ) 5 , c ) 10 , d ) 12 , e ) 15

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: solve the given equation 9 ^ y = 3 ^ 12 , what is y ? 
Options: a ) 1 , b ) 3 , c ) 4 , d ) 5 , e ) 6

SOLUTION:
e