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: a certain social security recipient will receive an annual benefit of $ 12,000 provided he has annual earnings of $ 9,360 or less , but the benefit will be reduced by $ 1 for every $ 3 of annual earnings over $ 9,360 . what amount of total annual earnings would result in a 40 percent reduction in the recipient ' s annual social security benefit ? ( assume social security benefits are not counted as part of annual earnings . ) 
Options: a ) $ 15,360 , b ) $ 17,360 , c ) $ 18,000 , d ) $ 21,360 , e ) $ 30,960
[EX A]: e

[EX Q]: Problem: if x is a positive integer , then the least value of x for which x ! is divisible by 100000 is ? can someone please explain intuitively what the question is asking ? 
Options: a ) 5 , b ) 9 , c ) 12 , d ) 20 , e ) 30
[EX A]: d

[EX Q]: Problem: if the average ( arithmetic mean ) of x , x + 2 , and x + 4 is 73 , what is the value of x ? 
Options: a ) 71 , b ) 75 , c ) 85 , d ) 83 , e ) 82
[EX A]:
a