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In this task, you need to provide the correct option for a given problem from the provided options.
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Problem: two numbers are in the ratio of 5 : 7 . if 25 be subtracted from each , they are in the ratio of 35 : 59 . find the numbers ?
Options: a ) 60,88 , b ) 60,86 , c ) 60,82 , d ) 60,84 , e ) 60,83
answer:
d

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Problem: sandy is younger than molly by 20 years . if the ratio of their ages is 7 : 9 , how old is sandy ?
Options: a ) 42 , b ) 49 , c ) 56 , d ) 63 , e ) 70
answer:
e

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Problem: the ratio between the number of sheep and the number of horses at the stewart farm is 2 to 7 , if each horse is fed 230 ounces of horse food per day and the farm needs a total 12,880 ounces of horse food per day , what is the number of sheep in the farm ?
Options: a ) 18 , b ) 16 , c ) 32 , d ) 56 , e ) 60
answer:
b