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.
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Question: Problem: he average of 10 numbers is 23. if each number is increased by 4, what will the new average be ?
Options: a. 26, b. 27, c. 88, d. 99, e. 12

Answer: b

Question: Problem: the speed of a boat in still water is 15 km / hr and the rate of current is 3 km / hr. the distance travelled downstream in 24 minutes is
Options: a. 17.2 km, b. 7.2 km, c. 7.6 km, d. 17.6 km, e. 27.2 km

Answer: b

Question: Problem: if x < y < z and y - x > 5, where x is an even integer and y and z are odd integers, what is the least possible value a of z - x ?
Options: a. 6, b. 7, c. 8, d. 9, e. 10

Answer:
d