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'.
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Problem: if a : b = 2 : 3 , b : c = 4 : 5 and c : d = 5 : 9 then a : d is equal to : 
Options: a ) 11 : 17 , b ) 8 : 27 , c ) 5 : 9 , d ) 2 : 9 , e ) none
answer:
b


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Problem: a collection of books went on sale , and 2 / 3 of them were sold for $ 2.25 each . if none of the 40 remaining books were sold , what was the total amount received for the books that were sold ? 
Options: a ) $ 160 , b ) $ 150 , c ) $ 280 , d ) $ 200 , e ) $ 180
answer:
e


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Problem: a bag of potatoes weighs 12 lbs divided by half of its weight . how much does the bag of potatoes weight ? 
Options: a ) 20 lb , b ) 18 lb , c ) 12 lb , d ) 15 lb , e ) 5 lb
answer:

c