Given a math problem with context and a question and 5 answer choices, the task is to provide the correct answer choice based on the problem. You must choose one of the given answer choices by letter: a, b, c, d, or e; anything else is invalid.

Problem: if a lends rs. 3150 to b at 8 % per annum and b lends the same sum to c at 12.5 % per annum then the gain of b in a period of 2 years is ?
Options: a. 280, b. 295, c. 283.5, d. 245, e. 200
c

Problem: the total marks obtained by a student in mathematics and physics is 50 and his score in chemistry is 20 marks more than that in physics. find the average marks scored in mathamatics and chemistry together.
Options: a. 15, b. 25, c. 35, d. 45, e. 55
c

Problem: the length and breadth of a rectangle is increased by 10 % and 30 % respectively. what is the increase in the area ?
Options: a. 43.0, b. 44.0, c. 43.5, d. 45.0, e. 42.0

a