In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on the general math. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.

[EX Q]: Problem: suraj has a certain average of runs for 16 innings . in the 17 th innings he scores 112 runs thereby increasing his average by 6 runs . what is his average after the 17 th innings ? 
Options: a ) 18 , b ) 25 , c ) 16 , d ) 72 , e ) 27
[EX A]: c

[EX Q]: Problem: a dog is tied to a tree by a long nylon cord . if the dog runs from the due north side of the tree to the due south side of the tree with the cord extended to its full length at all items , and the dog ran approximately 30 feet , what was the approximate length of the nylon cord e , in feet ? 
Options: a ) 30 , b ) 25 , c ) 15 , d ) 10 , e ) 5
[EX A]: d

[EX Q]: Problem: when a merchant imported a certain item , he paid a 7 percent import tax on the portion of the total value of the item in excess of $ 1,000 . if the amount of the import tax that the merchant paid was $ 101.50 , what was the total value of the item ? 
Options: a ) $ 1,850 , b ) $ 2,450 , c ) $ 2,750 , d ) $ 3,150 , e ) $ 3,450
[EX A]:
b