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: a sum of money at simple interest amounts to rs. 720 after 2 years and to rs. 1020 after a further period of 5 years. the sum is :
Options: a. 400, b. 500, c. 600, d. 700, e. 800

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: if a and b are the roots of the equation x 2 - 9 x + 9 = 0, then the value of a 2 + b 2 is :
Options: a. 63, b. 24, c. 17, d. 6, e. 5

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Problem: 1399 x 1399
Options: a. 1957201, b. 1981709, c. 18362619, d. 2031719, e. none of these

SOLUTION:
a