Detailed Instructions: This task involves annotating the answer type to a given question that involve some kind of complex reasoning (including numerical reasoning). Note that the questions require looking at more than one part of the passage to answer. There are 3 possible answer types (i) spans, (ii) numbers and (iii) dates. If the answer can be found in the passage, label it as "span". If the answer is a number, label as "number". Similarly, label "date" if you think the answer to the given question is a date.
Problem:Passage: The average temperatures in January, coldest month, are, Luang Prabang 20.5 C (minimum 0.8 C), Vientiane 20.3 C (minimum 3.9 C), and Pakse 23.9 C (minimum 8.2 C); the average temperatures for April, usually the hottest month, are, Luang Prabang 28.1 C (maximum 44.8 C), Vientiane 39.4 C). Temperature does vary according to the altitude, there is an average drop of 1.7 C for every 1000 feet (or 300 meters). Temperatures in the upland plateux and in the mountains are considered lower than on the plains around Vientiane.
Question: Which city has the highest average temperature in January, Luang Prabang or Pakse?
Solution:
span