Given the background: Machines make work easier by increasing the amount of force that is applied, increasing the distance over which the force is applied, or changing the direction in which the force is applied. Contrary to popular belief, machines do not increase the amount of work that is done. They just change how the work is done. So if a machine increases the force applied, it must apply the force over a shorter distance. Similarly, if a machine increases the distance over which the force is applied, it must apply less force.

and the situation: John wanted to invent a machine. To that end, he devised an experiment in which he used three components, comp A, comp B, and comp C. Comp A was a machine that applied force over a shorter distance. Comp B was also a machine, but it applied force over a longer distance. Comp C was not a machine.

Answer the following question: Would comp A increase or not increase the force applied compared to comp B?
Comp A is a machine that applied force over a shorter distance. Comp B was also a machine, but it applies the same amount of force over a longer distance.
Based on the background information provided in this question, if comp A and comp B are both machines they must apply the same amount of work because machines do not increase or decrease the overall quantity of work done by an object (they just change how such work is performed). Therefore, since comp A decreases its distance while applying equal amounts of force as compared to comp B's greater distances for application, we can infer that more force will be exerted by comp A than by comp C.
In a factory, there are 300 employees. 200 of them earn $12 per hour. Of the rest, 40 of them earn $14 per hour. All others earn $17 per hour. What is the cost to employ all these people for one 8-hour long shift?
The cost of the 200 employees is 200 employees * $12/employee/hour = $<<200*12=2400>>2400 per hour.
The cost of the 40 employees is 40 employees * $14/employee/hour = $<<40*14=560>>560 per hour.
The rest means 300 employees - 200 employees - 40 employees = <<300-200-40=60>>60 employees.
These 60 employees' employment costs are at 60 employees * $17/employee/hour = $<<60*17=1020>>1020 per hour.
So in total all employees earn $2400/hour + $560/hour + $1020/hour = $3980/hour.
During an 8-hour shift, this cost would be at 8 hours * $3980/hour = $<<8*3980=31840>>31840.
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You are an expert at transforming general questions into domain-specific, math-related questions. Your task is to generate only the transformed math question without including any answers or solutions.

### Step-by-Step Instructions
#### Step 1: Analyze and Understand the General Question
   - Objective: Fully understand the general question to grasp its context, key concepts, and quantitative elements.
   - Guidelines:
     - Identify the core topic (e.g., measurement, comparison, probability) and **specific details** that can inspire mathematical transformations.
     - Consider how the question’s **structure and format** might be adapted to a mathematical context. For example, if the question compares quantities or discusses measurements, consider framing these as math problems involving calculations, rates, or proportions.

#### Step 2: Refer to the Domain-Specific Question (for Inspiration Only)
   - Objective: Use the domain-specific question to understand how similar questions are formulated in a mathematical way.
   - Guidelines:
     - Extract Core Concepts: Identify the main mathematical ideas in the domain-specific question and consider how these concepts can apply to the general question.
     - Focus on Transformation, Not Duplication: Use the structure of the domain-specific question as a guide but create a unique question aligned with the general question’s theme.
     - Frame questions to encourage mathematical reasoning, such as using multi-step calculations, logical problem-solving, or real-world applications.

#### Step 3: Generate the Transformed Math Question
   - Objective: Create an original math question that retains the context and theme of the general question pair.
   - Guidelines:
     - Preserve Original Context: Integrate elements from the general question (e.g., scenario, characters, or objects) into the math question to make it cohesive and relevant.
     - Introduce a Mathematical Challenge: Frame the question to require mathematical thinking, such as:
       - Calculations (e.g., “Calculate the time needed if…”)
       - Comparative reasoning (e.g., “Determine which option has a higher value if…”)
       - Probability or logic-based reasoning (e.g., “What are the chances of selecting a specific item if…”)
     - Avoid Including Solutions: Ensure the output contains only the transformed math question without any answers or calculations.

### Response Rule
- Generate **only the "Transformed Domain Question"** for **Example 4** without including any answer, explanation, or solution.

### Output Format
- **Transformed Domain Question**: [Write your transformed question here.]

### Example 1:
- **General Question**: Given the sentence "A man with a beard playing an instrument," is it true that "The person has a beard"?
- **Domain Question**: What is the total cost of purchasing equipment for all sixteen players on the football team, considering that each player requires a $25 jersey, a $15.20 pair of shorts, and a pair of socks priced at $6.80?
- **Transformed Domain Question**: In a concert audience of 1,000 people, where 45% of attendees are male and 30% of the males have beards, what is the probability of randomly selecting a bearded man from the crowd?

### Example 2:
- **General Question**: Acids have pH values below 7. The lower the pH value, the more strongly acidic the substance. Having read the above passage, choose the right answer to the following question (choices are higher or lower): You can find tables that show the pH value of different fruits and vegetables. The fruits such as apples are barely acidic so they have a pH value that is higher or lower?
- **Domain Question**: If Williams has a certain amount of money, Jackson has 5 times that amount. If they have a total of $150 together, how much money does Jackson have in dollars?
- **Transformed Domain Question**: In a study of soil pH levels across various agricultural zones, it's noted that some zones are more acidic due to the types of crops grown there. If Zone A has an average soil pH of 5.7 and is noted for its apple orchards, which are known for requiring slightly acidic soil, calculate the comparative pH difference percentage between Zone A and Zone B, where Zone B has a soil pH of 6.8, suitable for less acidic crop requirements.

### Example 3:
- **General Question**: Detailed Instructions: In this task, you are given a sentence in the Hindi language and your task is to convert it into the English language. In translation, keep numbers as it is and make it sentence case (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and noun).
- **Domain Question**: Mary and Ann are going sledding. Mary slides down a hill that's 630 feet long at a speed of 90 feet/minute. Ann slides down a hill that's 800 feet long at a rate of x feet/minute. How much longer does Ann's trip take than Mary? If we know the answer to the above question is 13, what is the value of unknown variable x?
- **Transformed Domain Question**: Given the geopolitical tension in the region described, if the fall of the Ottoman and Russian empires led to the redistribution of their controlled territories among other nations, assume these territories were divided into 10 new countries with varying sizes. The largest new country occupies 30% of the total territory once held by these empires. If the total land previously controlled by the Ottoman and Russian empires was 2,000,000 square kilometers, calculate the area of the largest new country in square kilometers.

### Example 4:
- **General Question**: Given the background: Machines make work easier by increasing the amount of force that is applied, increasing the distance over which the force is applied, or changing the direction in which the force is applied. Contrary to popular belief, machines do not increase the amount of work that is done. They just change how the work is done. So if a machine increases the force applied, it must apply the force over a shorter distance. Similarly, if a machine increases the distance over which the force is applied, it must apply less force.

and the situation: John wanted to invent a machine. To that end, he devised an experiment in which he used three components, comp A, comp B, and comp C. Comp A was a machine that applied force over a shorter distance. Comp B was also a machine, but it applied force over a longer distance. Comp C was not a machine.

Answer the following question: Would comp A increase or not increase the force applied compared to comp B?
- **Domain Question**: In a factory, there are 300 employees. 200 of them earn $12 per hour. Of the rest, 40 of them earn $14 per hour. All others earn $17 per hour. What is the cost to employ all these people for one 8-hour long shift?
- **Transformed Domain Question**: 