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.

Q: Problem: the total marks obtained by a student in mathematics and physics is 50 and his score in chemistry is 20 marks more than that in physics. find the average marks scored in mathamatics and chemistry together.
Options: a. 15, b. 25, c. 35, d. 45, e. 55

A: c
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Q: Problem: a certain protective additive increases from 50 days to 60 days the time between required maintenance checks on an industrial vehicle. by what percent is the time between maintenance checks increased by using the additive ?
Options: a. 25 %, b. 33 1 / 3 %, c. 50 %, d. 66 2 / 3 %, e. 20 %

A: e
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Q: Problem: if the sides of a triangle are 26 cm, 24 cm and 15 cm, what is its area ?
Options: a. 120, b. 772, c. 180, d. 266, e. 2848

A:
c
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