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: how many of the positive factors of 56 , 96 and how many common factors are there in numbers ? 
Options: a ) 2 , b ) 4 , c ) 3 , d ) 5 , e ) 1

A: c
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Q: Problem: rs . 1581 is divided among a , b and c in the ratio 10 : 15 : 6 . what is the share of b ? 
Options: a ) 306 , b ) 765 , c ) 700 , d ) 510 , e ) 520

A:
a
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