Detailed Instructions: 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.
Q: Problem: if the sum of two numbers is 22 and the sum of their squares is 404, then the product of the numbers is
Options: a. 40, b. 44, c. 80, d. 88, e. 48
A:
a