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

Q: Problem: if the side length of square b is sqrt ( 3 ) times that of square a , the area of square b is how many times the area of square a ? 
Options: ['a ) 9', 'b ) 6', 'c ) 4', 'd ) 3', 'e ) 2']

A: d
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Q: Problem: a spirit and water solution is sold in a market . the cost per liter of the solution is directly proportional to the part ( fraction ) of spirit ( by volume ) the solution has . a solution of 1 liter of spirit and 1 liter of water costs 40 cents . how many cents does a solution of 1 liter of spirit and 2 liters of water cost ? 
Options: a ) 40 , b ) 33 , c ) 50 , d ) 51 , e ) 52

A: a
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Q: Problem: a metallic sheet is of rectangular shape with dimensions 50 m x 36 m . from each of its corners , a square is cut off so as to make an open box . if the length of the square is 8 m , the volume of the box ( in m 3 ) is : 
Options: a ) 5440 , b ) 5120 , c ) 6420 , d ) 7500 , e ) 8960

A:
a
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