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'.

[EX Q]: Problem: joan and karl each bought a telescopes and the sum of their purchases was $ 400 . if twice of what joan paid was $ 74 more than what karl paid , what did joan pay for her telescope ? 
Options: a ) $ 150 , b ) $ 152 , c ) $ 154 , d ) $ 156 , e ) $ 158
[EX A]: e

[EX Q]: Problem: on the number line , the number p is twice as many units from - 2 as - 2 is from 2 . if p is less than – 2 , what is the value of p ? 
Options: a ) – 18 , b ) – 10 , c ) – 6 , d ) 10 , e ) 14
[EX A]: b

[EX Q]: Problem: a fruit - salad mixture consists of apples , peaches , and grapes in the ratio 6 : 5 : 2 , respectively , by weight . if 78 pounds of the mixture is prepared , the mixture includes how many more pounds of apples than grapes ? 
Options: a ) 24 , b ) 12 , c ) 9 , d ) 6 , e ) 4
[EX A]:
a