instruction:
In this task, you need to provide the correct option for a given problem from the provided options.
question:
Problem: a garrison of 400 men had a provision for 31 days . after 26 days 275 persons re - enforcement leave the garrison . find the number of days for which the remaining ration will be sufficient ? 
Options: a ) 16 days , b ) 45 days , c ) 10 days , d ) 17 days , e ) 18 days
answer:
a


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Problem: x starts a business with rs . 45000 . y joins in the business after 3 months with rs . 36000 . what will be the ratio in which they should share the profit at the end of the year ? 
Options: a ) 20 : 9 , b ) 2 : 1 , c ) 3 : 2 , d ) 2 : 3 , e ) 5 : 3
answer:
a


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Problem: the h . c . f of two numbers is 23 and the other two factors of their l . c . m are 16 and 17 . the larger of the two numbers is : 
Options: a ) 338 , b ) 278 , c ) 322 , d ) 231 , e ) 391
answer:

e