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: for each 6 - month period during a light bulb ' s life span , the odds of it not burning out from over - use are half what they were in the previous 6 - month period . if the odds of a light bulb burning out during the first 6 - month period following its purchase are 1 / 5 , what are the odds of it burning out during the period from 6 months to 1 year following its purchase ? 
Options: a ) 5 / 27 , b ) 2 / 9 , c ) 1 / 2 , d ) 4 / 9 , e ) 2 / 3

A: c
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Q: Problem: if a ( a - 2 ) = 2 and b ( b - 2 ) = 2 , where a ≠ b , then a + b = 
Options: a ) − 1 , b ) − 2 , c ) 4 , d ) 46 , e ) 48

A: a
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Q: Problem: a number is doubled and 9 is added . if resultant is trebled , it becomes 51 . what is that number 
Options: a ) 4 , b ) 10 , c ) 12 , d ) 14 , e ) 15

A:
a
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