In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on the general math. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.

[Q]: Problem: in a competitive examination in a state a , 10 % candidates got selected from the total appeared candidates . state b had an equal number of candidates appeared and 12 % candidates got selected with 100 more candidates got selected than a . what was the number of candidates appeared from each state ?
Options: a ) 4000 , b ) 5000 , c ) 5500 , d ) 6500 , e ) 4200
[A]: b

[Q]: Problem: ashok secured average of 77 marks in 6 subjects . if the average of marks in 5 subjects is 74 , how many marks did he secure in the 6 th subject ?
Options: a ) 38 , b ) 27 , c ) 92 , d ) 17 , e ) 80
[A]: c

[Q]: Problem: the amount of an investment will double in approximately 70 / p years , where p is the percent interest , compounded annually . if thelma invests $ 40,000 in a long - term cd that pays 5 percent interest , compounded annually , what will be the approximate total value of the investment when thelma is ready to retire 42 years later ?
Options: a ) $ 280,000 , b ) $ 320,000 , c ) $ 360,000 , d ) $ 450,000 , e ) $ 540,000
[A]:
b