In this task, you need to provide the correct option for a given problem from the provided options.
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Question: Problem: there are two positive numbers in the ratio 3 : 11 . if the larger number exceeds the smaller by 32 , then what is the smaller number ? 
Options: a ) 8 , b ) 11 , c ) 12 , d ) 15 , e ) 17

Answer: c


Question: Problem: find the ratio in which rice at rs . 7.20 a kg be mixed with rice at rs . 5.70 a kg to produce a mixture worth rs . 6.30 a kg ? 
Options: a ) 1 : 3 , b ) 2 : 3 , c ) 3 : 4 , d ) 4 : 5 , e ) none of these

Answer: b


Question: Problem: sara bought both german chocolate and swiss chocolate for some cakes she was baking . the swiss chocolate cost $ 2.5 per pound , and german chocolate cost $ 1.5 per pound . if the total the she spent on chocolate was $ 30 and both types of chocolate were purchased in whole number of pounds , how many total pounds of chocolate she purchased ? 
Options: a ) 7 , b ) 18 , c ) 10 , d ) 12 , e ) 11

Answer:
b