instruction:
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'.
question:
Problem: a certain bus driver is paid a regular rate of $ 16 per hour for any number of hours that does not exceed 40 hours per week . for any overtime hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week , the bus driver is paid a rate that is 75 % higher than his regular rate . if last week the bus driver earned $ 752 in total compensation , how many total hours did he work that week ? 
Options: a ) 36 , b ) 40 , c ) 44 , d ) 48 , e ) 52
answer:
c


question:
Problem: if 7 ^ k = 2 , then 7 ^ ( 4 k + 2 ) = 
Options: a ) 729 , b ) 754 , c ) 784 , d ) 783 , e ) 108
answer:
c


question:
Problem: if 2 x + y = 7 and x + 2 y = 10 , then ( x + y ) / 3 = 
Options: a ) 1 , b ) 4 / 3 , c ) 17 / 9 , d ) 18 / 5 , e ) 4
answer:

c