In this task, you need to provide the correct option for a given problem from the provided options.

[EX Q]: Problem: the ratio of three numbers is 5 : 3 : 4 and their sum is 108 . the second number of the three numbers is ?
Options: a ) 23 , b ) 27 , c ) 30 , d ) 32 , e ) 34
[EX A]: b

[EX Q]: Problem: in a graduating class of 232 students , 144 took geometry and 119 took biology . what is the difference between the greatest possible number and the smallest possible number of students that could have taken both geometry and biology ?
Options: a ) 144 , b ) 119 , c ) 113 , d ) 88 , e ) 31
[EX A]: c

[EX Q]: Problem: each of the dogs in a certain kennel is a single color . each of the dogs in the kennel either has long fur or does not . of the 45 dogs in the kennel , 29 have long fur , 17 are brown , and 8 are neither long - furred nor brown . how many long - furred dogs are brown ?
Options: a ) 26 , b ) 19 , c ) 11 , d ) 8 , e ) 9
[EX A]:
e