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.
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Question: Problem: the population of a town increases 25 % and 40 % respectively in two consecutive years. after the growth the present population of the town is 1750. then what is the population of the town 2 years ago ?
Options: a. a. 750, b. b. 800, c. c. 850, d. d. 900, e. e. 950

Answer: b


Question: Problem: what is the rate percent when the simple interest on rs. 720 amount to rs. 180 in 4 years ?
Options: a. 6.25, b. 7.25, c. 8.25, d. 9.25, e. 10.25

Answer: a


Question: Problem: if a man lost 8 % by selling oranges at the rate of 25 a rupee at how many a rupee must he sell them to gain 25 % ?
Options: a. 20, b. 15, c. 18.4, d. 20, e. 12.8

Answer:
c