instruction:
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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Problem: trapezoid jklm in the x - y plane has coordinates j = ( – 3, – 4 ), k = ( – 3, 1 ), l = ( 5, 7 ), and m = ( 5, – 4 ). what is its perimeter ?
Options: a. 34, b. 36, c. 38, d. 40, e. ( f ) 42
answer:
a


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Problem: michelle deposited a certain sum of money in a savings account on july 1 st, 2007. she earns an 14 % interest compounded semiannually. the sum of money in the account on december 31 st, 2009 is approximately what percent of the initial deposit ?
Options: a. 117 %, b. 120 %, c. 121 %, d. 138 %, e. 145 %
answer:
d


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Problem: calculate 24 x 99
Options: a. 2673, b. 2763, c. 2637, d. 2736, e. 2376
answer:

e