TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on the gain. Gain is the value by which to multiply the input. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.
PROBLEM: Problem: a bowl was filled with 10 ounces of water , and 0.014 ounce of the water evaporated each day during a 50 - day period . what percent of the original amount of water evaporated during this period ? 
Options: a ) 0.004 % , b ) 0.04 % , c ) 0.40 % , d ) 7 % , e ) 40 %

SOLUTION: d

PROBLEM: Problem: a distributor sells a product through an on - line store , which take a commission of 20 % of the price set by the distributor . the distributor obtains the product from a producer at the price of $ 15 per item . what is the price that the buyer observers on - line if the distributor wants to maintain a 35 % profit on the cost of the item ? 
Options: a ) 18 , b ) 21.6 , c ) 22 , d ) 22.5 , e ) 27.7

SOLUTION: e

PROBLEM: Problem: the price of a jacket is reduced by 25 % . during a special sale the price of the jacket is reduced another 10 % . by approximately what percent must the price of the jacket now be increased in order to restore it to its original amount ? 
Options: a ) 32.5 , b ) 35 , c ) 48 , d ) 65 , e ) 67.5

SOLUTION:
c