In this task, you need to provide the correct option for a given problem from the provided options.

Q: Problem: if x and y are both odd prime numbers and x < y , how many distinct positive integer factors does 2 xy have ? 
Options: a ) 3 , b ) 4 , c ) 6 , d ) 8 , e ) 12

A: d
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Q: Problem: at a certain organisation , the number of male members went up by 14 % in the year 2001 from year 2000 , and the number of females members went down by 6 % in the same time period . if the total membership at the organisation went up by 1.2 % from the year 2000 to 2001 , what was the ratio of male members to female members in the year 2000 ? 
Options: a ) 1 : 2 , b ) 1 : 3 , c ) 2 : 3 , d ) 3 : 2 , e ) 4 : 7

A: e
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Q: Problem: a starts business with rs . 35,000 and after 5 months , b joins with a as his partner . after a year , the profit is divided in the ratio 2 : 3 . what is b ’ s contribution in the capital ? 
Options: a ) 22378 , b ) 279889 , c ) 2788 , d ) 9000 , e ) 2882

A:
d
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