instruction:
The task is to generate the correct answer for a given math problem.
question:
Problem: a question paper has 2 parts , a & b , each containing 8 questions . if a student has to choose 8 from part a & 4 from part b , in how many ways can he choose the questions ?
answer:
70

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Problem: how much interest will $ 8,000 earn in 9 months at an annual rate of 6 % ?
answer:
$ 360

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Problem: a textile manufacturing firm employees 100 looms . it makes fabrics for a branded company . the aggregate sales value of the output of the 100 looms is rs 5 , 00,000 and the monthly manufacturing expenses is rs 1 , 50,000 . assume that each loom contributes equally to the sales and manufacturing expenses are evenly spread over the number of looms . monthly establishment charges are rs 75000 . if one loom breaks down and remains idle for one month , the decrease in profit is :
answer:
3500