instruction:
You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to make use of mathematical concepts like probability, combinatorics, linear equations, sequences/series, or simple operators like addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication to answer the given question. Choose the best option from the 5 given options and report that option.
question:
Question: In measuring the sides of a rectangle, one side is taken 6% in excess, and the other 5% in deficit. Find the error percent in the area calculated from these measurements.

 Option A: 0.11%

 Option B: 0.7%

 Option C: 0.4%

 Option D: 0.6%

 Option E: 0.8%
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: A box contains 9 pairs of shoes (18 shoes in total). If two shoes are selected at random, what it is the probability that they are matching shoes?

 Option A: 1/190

 Option B: 1/17

 Option C: 1/19

 Option D: 1/10

 Option E: 1/9
answer:
Option B


question:
Question: On the first of the year, James invested x dollars at Proudstar bank in an account that yields 2.4% in interest every quarter year. At the end of the year, during which he made no additional deposits or withdrawals, he had y dollars in the account. If James had invested the same amount in an account which pays interest on a yearly basis, what must the interest rate be for James to have y dollars at the end of the year?

 Option A: 2.04%

 Option B: 6.12%

 Option C: 8%

 Option D: 8.25%

 Option E: 10%
answer:

Option E