TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Problem: if x and y are positive integers and 3 + x + y + xy = 17, what is the value of x + y ?
Options: a. 3, b. 5, c. 6, d. 8, e. 9

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Problem: how much more would rs. 10000 fetch, after two years, if it is put at 20 % p. a. compound interest payable half yearly than if is put at 20 % p. a. compound interest payable yearly ?
Options: a. 241, b. 725, c. 992, d. 837, e. 923

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Problem: increasing the original price of an article by 8 percent and then increasing the new price by 8 percent is equivalent to increasing the original price by
Options: a. 16.16 %, b. 16.32 %, c. 16.64 %, d. 17.26 %, e. 18.56 %

SOLUTION:
c