TASK DEFINITION: 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'.
PROBLEM: Problem: if 12 : 8 : : x : 16 , then find the value of x 
Options: a ) 18 , b ) 24 , c ) 28 , d ) 16 , e ) 20

SOLUTION: b

PROBLEM: Problem: a house wife saved $ 3.50 in buying an item on sale . if she spent $ 32.50 for the item , approximately how much percent she saved in the transaction ? 
Options: a ) 8 % , b ) 9 % , c ) 10 % , d ) 11 % , e ) 12 %

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: in 2000 there were 10000 women stockbrokers in the united states . by 2005 the number had increased to 20000 . approximately what was the percent increase ? 
Options: a ) 1 % , b ) 2 % , c ) 1.5 % , d ) 3 % , e ) 4 %

SOLUTION:
a