instruction:
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.
question:
Problem: what is the smallest number which, when increased by 7, is divisible by 8, 11, and 24 ?
Options: a. 264, b. 257, c. 269, d. 270, e. 282
answer:
b


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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
answer:
c


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Problem: in the coordinate plane, points ( x, 2 ) and ( 4, y ) are on line k. if line k passes through the origin and has slope 1 / 4, then x - y =
Options: a. 6, b. 7, c. 8, d. 9, e. 10
answer:

b