Teacher: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.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Problem: the workforce of company x is 60 % female. the company hired 24 additional male workers, and as a result, the percent of female workers dropped to 55 %. how many employees did the company have after hiring the additional male workers ?
Options: a. 160, b. 220, c. 288, d. 360, e. 420
Student:
c