TASK DEFINITION: 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: Problem: last year elaine spent 20 % of her annual earnings on rent. this year she earned 35 % more than last year and she spent 30 % of her annual earnings on rent. the amount she spent on rent this year is what percent of the amount spent on rent last year ?
Options: a. 202.5, b. 194.5, c. 197.5, d. 182.5, e. 177.5

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Problem: the speed of a boat in still water is 15 km / hr and the rate of current is 3 km / hr. the distance travelled downstream in 24 minutes is
Options: a. 17.2 km, b. 7.2 km, c. 7.6 km, d. 17.6 km, e. 27.2 km

SOLUTION: b

PROBLEM: Problem: john has 10 pairs of matched socks. if he loses 13 individual socks, what is the greatest number of pairs of matched socks he can have left ?
Options: a. 7, b. 3, c. 5, d. 4, e. 1

SOLUTION:
b