instruction:
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.
question:
Problem: for each of her sales, a saleswoman receives a commission equal to 20 percent of the first $ 500 of the total amount of the sale, plus 35 percent of the total amount in excess of $ 500. if the total amount of one of her sales was $ 800, the saleswoman ’ s commission was approximately what percent of the total amount of the sale ?
Options: a. 22 %, b. 24 %, c. 25 %, d. 26 %, e. 28 %
answer:
d


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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
answer:
a


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Problem: 39 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days. in how many days will 27 men complete the same work ?
Options: a. 24, b. 77, c. 26, d. 25, e. 13
answer:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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c


