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 total number of plums that grow during each year on a certain plum tree is equal to the number of plums that grew during the previous year, less the age of the tree in years ( rounded down to the nearest integer ). during its 2 nd year, the plum tree grew 50 plums. if this trend continues, how many plums will it grow during its 6 th year ?
Options: a. 36, b. 38, c. 40, d. 42, e. 48
Student:
a