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'.

Q: Problem: x + ( 1 / x ) = 1.5 find x ^ 2 + ( 1 / x ^ 2 ) 
Options: a ) 2.25 , b ) 3.25 , c ) 4.25 , d ) 5.25 , e ) 0.25

A: e
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Q: Problem: a textile manufacturing firm employees 50 looms . it makes fabrics for a branded company . the aggregate sales value of the output of the 50 looms is rs 5 , 00,000 and the monthly manufacturing expenses is rs 1 , 50,000 . assume that each loom contributes equally to the sales and manufacturing expenses are evenly spread over the number of looms . monthly establishment charges are rs 75000 . if one loom breaks down and remains idle for one month , the decrease in profit is : 
Options: a ) 13000 , b ) 7000 , c ) 10000 , d ) 5000 , e ) none of these

A: b
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Q: Problem: for any non - zero a and b that satisfy | ab | = ab and | a | = a | b - 4 | + | ab - b | = ? 
Options: a ) ab - 4 , b ) 2 b - ab - 4 , c ) ab + 4 , d ) ab - 2 b + 4 , e ) 4 - ab

A:
a
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