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: on the number line, the number p is twice as many units from - 2 as - 2 is from 5. if p is less than – 2, what is the value of p ?
Options: a. – 16, b. – 10, c. – 6, d. 10, e. 14

A: a
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Q: Problem: the speed of the boat in still water in 12 kmph. it can travel downstream through 48 kms in 3 hrs. in what time would it cover the same distance upstream ?
Options: a. 8 hours, b. 6 hours, c. 4 hours, d. 5 hours, e. 6 hours

A: e
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Q: Problem: $ 9,000 is deposited in a savings account that pays 14 % annual interest compounded semiannually. to the nearest dollar, how much is in the account at the end of the year ?
Options: a. $ 11304.12, b. $ 12304.54, c. $ 11604.14, d. $ 10304.10, e. $ 9304.41

A:
d
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