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'.

[EX Q]: Problem: sam ’ s car was fined when he gave joe and peter a ride , so they decided to help sam pay the fine . joe paid $ 10 more than 1 / 4 of the fine and peter paid $ 10 less than 1 / 3 of the fine , leaving pay $ 25 less than 1 / 2 the fine to complete the payment . what fraction of the fine did sam pay ? 
Options: a ) $ 120 , b ) $ 125 , c ) $ 130 , d ) $ 135 , e ) $ 140
[EX A]: b

[EX Q]: Problem: find value for x from below equation ? x + 1 = 4 
Options: a ) - 5 , b ) - 4 , c ) 4 , d ) 3 , e ) 2
[EX A]: d

[EX Q]: Problem: ( x + 5 ) is a factor in x ^ 2 - mx - 40 . what is the value of m ? 
Options: a ) 1 , b ) 2 , c ) 4 , d ) 3 , e ) 5
[EX A]:
d