The task is to generate the correct answer for a given math problem.

Q: Problem: a lent rs . 5000 to b for 2 years and rs . 3000 to c for 4 years on simple interest at the same rate of interest and received rs . 1540 in all from both of them as interest . the rate of interest per annum is ?

A: 7 %
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Q: Problem: if the sides of a triangle are 26 cm , 24 cm and 15 cm , what is its area ?

A: 180
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Q: Problem: country c imposes a two - tiered tax on imported cars : the first tier imposes a tax of 12 % of the car ' s price up to a certain price level . if the car ' s price is higher than the first tier ' s level , the tax on the portion of the price that exceeds this value is 9 % . if ron imported a $ 18000 imported car and ended up paying $ 1950 in taxes , what is the first tier ' s price level ?

A:
$ 11000
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