In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on geometry. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.

[EX Q]: Problem: the length of a rectangle is halved while its width is also halved . what is the % change in area ? 
Options: a ) 25 % , b ) 30 % , c ) 50 % , d ) 65 % , e ) 75 %
[EX A]: e

[EX Q]: Problem: smita was making a cube with dimensions 5 * 5 * 5 using 1 * 1 * 1 cubes . what is the number of cubes needed to make a hollow cube looking of the same shape ? 
Options: ['a ) 98', 'b ) 104', 'c ) 100', 'd ) 61', 'e ) 51']
[EX A]: a

[EX Q]: Problem: a circular rim a having a diameter of 45 inches is rotating at the rate of x inches / min . another circular rim b with a diameter of 30 inches is rotating at the rate of y inches / min . what is the value of y in terms of x , if both the rims reach their starting positions at the same time after every rotation . 
Options: ['a ) 3 x / 2', 'b ) 4 x / 5', 'c ) 7 x / 5', 'd ) 5 x / 7', 'e ) 3 x / 4']
[EX A]:
a